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Jbird11
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

#1 - I bought a gallon of Mobil 1 15/50. Is this ok to use?

#2 - What kind of lube are people running in the primary?

#3 - What is the part # for the oil filterand where can I buy one besides dealer?

Thank you.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

1) Mobile 1 Syn 20W50 Vtwin
2) Harley Formula +1
3) If we gave you a part no., I dont think it would do you any good outside a HD dealer. They're not that expensive. (from 08 parts manual)63806-00Y.
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Jbird11
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I should have said I have an 03 XB 9 S.

Where do you get the V Twin 20W50?

My manual never mentioned the filter part #
anywhere

Thank you
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

1. Mobil 1 15W50 is the right oil. The Vee Twin oil is for Harley's. It has less friction reducing additives, and is very expensive - ten bucks a quart.

2. Harley Formula + seems to be the preferred thing here, mainly to reduce corrosion of the electrical stator.

3. Here is a list of Buell compatible filters. I get the SuperTechs at Wally world, cost about two bucks.

Wal-Mart Super Tech = ST4967
Fram = PH4967
AC = PF1233
Motorcraft = FL836
STP = S4967
k&n/ kn 177
wix/ 51394
bosch/ 3311
purolator/L14476
hd/63806-004
acdelco/pf1233
napa/1394

Just for practice, you might try to use the Knowledge Vault on this site for this kind of information.

Since the XB line has been out for about five years, most of this type of information has been discussed at great length, as you might imagine.

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Jbird11
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 11:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you Jon,

I got the 15W50 Mobil 1 at Wally world for about 23.00 per gallon. Thanks for the list of filters, that is great!
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 11:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For what its worth, when I asked a dyno engineer from Harley what oil I should run...The Mobile 1 20W50 Syn VTwin was what I was told to use. I figure a guy who blows up motors everyday for a livingusing different fluids and operating temps should know his stuff.

No matter what, I'd use the Formula+ primary fluid. That seems to be the unanimous choice.
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Jbird11
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I read the recent oil posts and was looking for that oil. They just didn't have it when I went to look. That is why I asked if the 15W50 was o.k.
Thank you
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If Jon said 15W50 is cool, he knows his stuff.
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Jbird11
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've been around these parts long enough to know thats true!
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Damnut
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 12:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A little longer list of filters that will work.

ACDelco # UPF1233
Amsoil SDF10 (EA009(?))
Bosch # 3311
Car Quest 85394
Champion # C138
Fram # PH4967
HD # 63806-004 or 00y?
K&N # hp-1003, KN-177
Mighty # m4477
Napa # 1394
Mobil 1 # M1-103
Motorcraft # FL836
Penzoil # pz39
Purolator # L14476
STP # S4967
Valvoline # vo40
Wal-Mart Super Tech # ST4967
Wix # 51394
Union Sangyo[OEM Toyota Mfg]#C-170
Scotts Performance Billet Oil Filter
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Dennista15
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use Amsoil synthetic 20w-50 in both motor and primary. Works great for me. Plus I only have to keep one type of oil on hand for the bike. I also use the Amsoil filter.
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Indy_bueller
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 04:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Redline Manual Transmission Lube (MTL) comes highly recommended from a well-known Buell racer.
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Bumblebee
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>>>#1 - I bought a gallon of Mobil 1 15/50. Is this ok to use?

Yes, good stuff.

>>>#2 - What kind of lube are people running in the primary?

Any 20/50 engine oil is okay - but I would shy away from synthetic in there. Harley sells an oil for the tranny/primary. I have been using Valvoline 20/50 there with no ill effects.

>>>#3 - What is the part # for the oil filterand where can I buy one besides dealer?

Dunno.

-der Hummel.
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Azxb9r
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Harley recommends using either Formula+ or HD Syn 3. I have tried both, and there does not seem to be a noticeable difference between the two performance wise. I have noticed that the Syn 3 comes out much cleaner when I change it than the Formula +.
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Jbird11
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 09:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you all for the input.
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Pokinatcha
Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 11:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 more on Dennis. Amsoil mv20w50 in both holes.I use a wix filter though. Gives you a big kick in the pants and my fan hardly ever runs other than after shut off.
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Blake
Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 05:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Jon and Damnut! Stashed that excellent information in the KV as well. : )
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Slamber777
Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 11:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Another +1 for the Amsoil. Just put it in and it made for smoother, less clunky shifts. $10 bucks a quart for it too. I'm sure the Mobil 1 is good stuff as well.
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Eicas
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 09:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have used the Mobile 1 15W50 on several of my bikes for many years with good results.

Good results for me means thousands of miles with no problems. I like to cut my filters open and inspect for "debris", check my plugs for oil contamination, and keep track of oil usage.

When I get to 2,000 miles that is what is going into my XB12Ss along with a Mobil 1 oil filter.

I also think that Amsoil is a fine oil, but you can't always find it, so for me that is a deal breaker. Mobile 1 is available everywhere, it is reasonably priced, well developed and proven, so why not go with it.

I know that Harley recommends their oil, that is how they make a lot of money, ... besides, ... what else would they recommend? Harley oil is expensive too, and I doubt that it is any better than any other quality oil.
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Bumblebee
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 04:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone know who makes the Harley oil for them?

Might be Amsoil.
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Elf
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I believe it's Citgo.
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