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Oil thread

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by hotroadking, Jun 29, 2009.

  1. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    LOL Just confirmed from HD's MSDS sheets web site

    Just put in oil for product name and Citgo for manuf. and search....

    HD and Chavez in bed, banging away for oil!

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORK OIL, TYPE B -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORK OIL, TYPE E -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORK OIL, TYPE S/E -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORMULA + TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON HD MOTOR OIL, SAE 10W-40 -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON HD MOTOR OIL, SAE 20W-50 -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON HD MOTOR OIL, SAE 50 -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON HD MOTOR OIL, SAE 60 -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON SEMI-SYNTHETIC TRANS FLUID -- CITGO PETROLEUM 6/9/2004

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL, SAE 20W-50 -- CITGO PETROLEUM 1/8/2008

    HIGHLY-REFINED PETROLEUM LUBRICANT OILS -- CITGO PETROLEUM
    hotroadking, Jun 29, 2009
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  3. LowRider94

    LowRider94 New Member

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    new member...

    can you show me how to find that HD MSDS link?

    thanks,

    Dan
    LowRider94, Jun 29, 2009
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    There just going with the lowest bidder for making their oil. I use Redline and don't like the HD branded oil.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 29, 2009
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    yup.....low bidder gets most of the orders from all corps. these days......
    chucktx, Jun 29, 2009
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  6. fxdxriderleo

    fxdxriderleo Active Member

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    I didn't know that H-D got their oil from Chavez. I haven't used there oil in years, I use Amsoil.
    fxdxriderleo, Jul 3, 2009
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  7. BluePearl

    BluePearl New Member

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    Just put the Amsoil in my glide the temps are decent 200-210' but I'm hearing more noise from the upper end this winter will be Redline treatment I think

    Redline oil made by redline sold at fair prices:D

    * 20w50 Motorcycle oil
    * Shockproof V-Twin transmission gear oil
    * V-Twin Primary case oil 75w140

    Forgot to mention don't buy Amsoil at stealer - the price has been stepped by a bunch of coke dealers or something lots of good retailers with same product cheaper!
    Last edited: Jul 5, 2009
    BluePearl, Jul 5, 2009
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  8. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Here's a little tidbit about more top end noise when using syn oil from Scott Palmer at Hillside Motorcycle, makes sense to me...thought I'd pass it on.

    The noise that I suspect your hearing, is that fact that the synthetic is becoming much thinner at operating temps, than the dino oil, and not maintaining lifter pump. With that, it creates a very small amount of lash between the pushrod, and the radius pocket in the rocker arm.
    Another option, could also be to install a pressure shim, or spring.

    HD & Hugo....another good reason not to buy overpriced Genuine HD oil.:devil:
    Lucifer, Jul 5, 2009
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  9. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I have used amsoil since way back in the early 70's about74-5 & have used it in all my bikes since then with no trouble ,I run the diesel oil in my 01 dodge with 223K miles still runs real good drove it 23 hundred miles last month pulling a trailer & havent had to add any so i'am good with amsoil :cool:oh ya I don't buy from HD unless it's a dealer item only
    cowboy, Jul 5, 2009
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