| Author | Message | ||
     Xb9rnutt |
Does anyone use Screaming Eagle Syn-3 for the engine transmission, and Chaincase? I'm fast approaching the 5000 mile mark and I will need to be doing an oil change for sure. Any info would be great. P.s. I know I could have did a search and see what opinions are but I thought I would ask anyways. Thanks, Steve (Message edited by blake on November 02, 2007) | ||
| Rah7777777 |
thats stuff is pricey! i'm sure some use it and love it though. Personally, im a Mobil 1 fan. its on sale for 9 bucks a quart at cycle gear. (full synthetic) http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=& item=TUC_53-3100&tier2=271 Mobil 1 is all i run in everything i have, my bike, my diesel and my 4 banger. and i always use Wix filters. like 5 bucks at Oreilleys. (side note, my XB9S uses the same oil filters that most Scions use!! hahaha) and i use the stock H/D Formula +1 in the primary (trans) http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17135.html but everyone has there personal picks. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I have used it. I don't think it's bad stuff. My only complaint was that it appeared to have a higher incidence of vaporization. Mine doesn't use much oil, but I think I could shrink the usage even further. I am switching to Amsoil full synthetic and still using the Formula+ in the transfer case. In testing, it appeared to be less prone to vaporization. | ||
| Socalbueller |
I did use the Syn3 in the beginning but then the price went up and I found Mobil 1 on sale and started using that. My bike is noticeably quieter with the Mobil 1. 15 bucks a quart?! IMO there are much better oils out there for less. | ||
| Captnemo |
The local circle track speed shop has Amsoil 20w-50 for $ 8.00 a quart, which is pretty good, and I switched to a Purolator Pure One filter ( blue painted housing ) for under $ 5.00. The primary on the '06 has Formula + in it. I changed the engine oil just before the last track day, and the Screaming Eagle wasn't dark or broken down from a track day at Barber and about a 1000 street miles. | ||
| Davo |
AMS oil 20w-50 MCV in both holes works for me. Their wear scar numbers can't be beat and the oil works for extreme heat applications. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Amsoil is what I have in the bike now, but I was considering going over to formula+ in the primary next time. | ||
| 147db |
+1 to Formula+! | ||
| Brad_buell |
Syn3 is $9.95 a quart at all HD/Buell Dealers. Not $15.00 a quart. http://buell.com/en_us/gear/accessories/Product.as p?Menu_ID=2&ProductLineID=3&CategoryID=1&ProductID =4101 | ||
| Luxor |
I've used Amsoil, Purple Power, Mobil and others in all my other machines, good stuff. But the Buell was engineered by a Harley guy, Erik Buell, I Know, Buell+Harley? Yes, he is still a Harley Engineer. So, The only fluid I use is HD Syn3 20w50 in the mill, Formula+ in the grinder. Sure it may cost a little more, but heck, what are we talking here, the price of a double cheese burger. I'd rather know for a fact that the lubricants I use are/were designed for the machines purpose. Same goes for my filters. | ||
| Bombardier |
It is good to be true to brand but when the tests seem to show that Amsoil is half as good again with regards to wear then I am there. | ||
| Bhmax |
"Amsoil is what I have in the bike now, but I was considering going over to formula+ in the primary next time." Diablobrian, any particular reason why? | ||
| Teeps |
I'm using: Shell Rotella "t" full synthetic 5W40. $16 a gallon at walmart. Pure 1 oil filter. |
