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SYN 3 Oil

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Hdtractor1, Aug 15, 2008.

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  1. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    a qt of oil every 1000k is not normal......if it is you need that in writing, from the moco. there should be something in the service manual that tells what normal oil consumption is................:)
    chucktx, Sep 10, 2008
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    Chucktx

    Im Going To Pull The Plugs Out In The Morning And Look At Them. Illtakeitfrom There. Have To Get A Hold Of Moco And See Whatthey Say. Dont Know How To Get A Hold Os Someone That Kows Anything At Moco, But Ill Try Thankyou
    TERRY50, Sep 10, 2008
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    From the HD Web Site

    To contact the Motor Company directly, please write:
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    3700 W. Juneau Avenue
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    To speak with a Harley-Davidson customer service representative call (414) 343-4056.
    hotroadking, Sep 11, 2008
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    As a rule, I only use (to quote Rachel Ray) EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) in the engine and gearbox. Not only does it smell nice, but you can pull over and use it as a dipping oil for your pane Italia...oh wait, that is for the Italian scooter people...:roflmao:
    phlsphyguy, Sep 11, 2008
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    :roflmao:
    chucktx, Sep 11, 2008
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  7. grandpa tom

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    my 07 says, motor 5k, primary 10k and tranny20k.
    the dealer where I go did reccomend putting in formula + the last changes in the primary and tranny. so far I am pleased with it...
    grandpa tom, Oct 2, 2008
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  8. grandpa tom

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    my 07 says, motor 5k, primary 10k and tranny20k. or 1@ yr.
    the dealer where I go did reccomend putting in formula + the last change(10k) in the primary and tranny. so far I am pleased with it...
    grandpa tom, Oct 2, 2008
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  9. 1JITSU1

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    Oil

    Ringo 912
    I Do It The Same Way.
    Only 2,500mi On The Filter (top Off)
    And 5,000 Oil & Filter
    Allways Amsoil
    1jitsu1
    1JITSU1, Oct 5, 2008
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  10. grandpa tom

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    Oils again

    Couple years ago broke my 07 FLSTC in on reg HD oil, at the 1k service they said to put syn3 in all three to help cool. OK...
    After doing stage 1 at the 1k service my heat did drop around 20*'s on average. Now run around 215 on road and 220-235 in town

    Then at the 5K service, the dealers here in IND said (I talked to 3 of them) said that Harley is now telling them to install sny3 in the motor for heat protection but use Formula + in the tranny and primary. OK did that to.

    It is running about the same temp with Formula + in it as SYN3, mostly I think because SYN3 is still being used in motor.

    What is better is the shifting, dont clunk as much as it used to, and neutral is a lot easier to find. The 5th gear whine was never an issue with mine and I have to listen for it to hear it, but I dont think it helped the whine much with the + oil in the tranny...

    Overall I will Keep this oil set up for now....
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    grandpa tom, Jan 2, 2009
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    1JITSU1 New Member

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    Syn 3

    Just Remember That It Is Not 1005 Synthetic
    1JITSU1, Jan 3, 2009
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  12. amf4399

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    Somewhat off topic. Any problems with Fram oil filters? Thats the only other choice that I know of. I use Fram for everything else but everyone I talk to frowns on Fram.
    amf4399, Jan 3, 2009
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    My 07Screamin Eagle came with SYN3, at 1,000 mile service changed it to HD Dino oil for the next 3 oil changes then went to Mobil 1 syn oil in all three holes, noise in motor and tranny went away and to my surprise no more clunking in tranny. also seems to have cooled it down. Biggest reason i went with Mobil 1 is i ran it in a LT1 350 Vette i had with no problems and its easier to find than the Amsoil.
    DKIN21, Jan 4, 2009
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    Mobil 1

    I too run Moble 1 in every thing I own for over 15 years and no motor problems at all...including 2003 Dodge truck Hemi since it was new 100000 miles never been in the shop....it has syn. in tranny too and hauls 10000 lb camper around when we camp....no tranny problems....When my warrenty runs out of the Streetglide it will get Moble 1 in all three holes too.


    Hdtractor1, Jan 4, 2009
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  15. Lucifer

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    Here's an oil filter cross reference for all makes and models

    Motorcycle Oil Filter Cross Reference
    Lucifer, Jan 4, 2009
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    amf4399, Jan 4, 2009
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