| Author | Message | ||
     Snackbar64 |
How did this oil become a preferred oil over the H-D Synthetic? How much better does it perform? Will it void your warranty should you have engine trouble while using this oil? I saw it at Wal-Mart so I purchased three quarts of the stuff. I saved my receipt and may return them depending on the responses to this post. | ||
| Shotgun |
No warrenty issues. Mobil 1 exceeds Buell specs. And costs about half as much and is available at lots more locations. | ||
| Kenny_v |
I'm not sure how it became the preferred oil , but don't use it in your trans ... The HD on the other hand works well in the trans . That's all I use now ... | ||
| Reepicheep |
Mobil 1 15w50 works fine in the tranny, as does the Harley oils. Mobil 1 gear oil works even better. | ||
| Dragonbuell12r |
You can check Amsoil's site for comparisons. I like paying the lower price for the Mobil 1 myself. It's probably the best "off the shelf" oil out there. I'm doing my 5k service tonight and thought I'd try the Mobil 1 75w90 gear oil in the primary. The 15w50 made the bike shift so smoothe compared the HD trans stuff. (I'm trying the 75w90 at some of the BBS members suggestion)As a matter of fact I don't hate the Buell trans anymore. | ||
| Typeone |
Noticeable improvement in my 12 with Mobil 1 75w90 gear oil in the tranny. Twice I hated the H-D stuff. Never again. Motor gets M1 V-Twin or 15w50. | ||
| Dr_greg |
And another vote for Mobil-1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil in the tranny; really REALLY improved the shifting on my '03 XB9R. I also use Mobil-1 15W-50 synthetic in the engine; as a matter of fact I changed both yesterday. | ||
| Sleez |
i either use M1 75-90 or Redline in primary and VTwin in engine. no oil related problems whatsoever! (Message edited by sleez on September 12, 2005) | ||
| Cataract2 |
As I'm certain you know, HD doesn't make their own oil. Plus, you can use others so long as they meet the regs. in the manuel. I myself like Mobil 1 and use it in all my vehicals regardless of millage. | ||
| Fullpower |
it is oil, it works. change it frequently. tranny doesnt really care much what brand name is on the bottle. synthetic 20w-50 is specified. gear lube is also usable, but i have not noted any difference in shift feel between sporttrans, 20w-50 synthetic, 15W-50 synthetic, or 75W-90 synthetic lubricants. | ||
| Spike |
Really want to go nuts with the oil issue? Try http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ | ||
| Truk |
Chalk me up as another satisfied user of the Mobile One Vtwin 20W50 in the engine and Mobile One 75W-90 Gear Oil in the tranny | ||
| Honu |
Mobil 1 synth 75-90 in the tranny, smooth and no problems in over 8,000 miles using this oil. | ||
| Dualsportbuell |
For what it is worth, we use nothing but Mobil 1 in the engine, tranny, and rear end of our NCCS race car. 80% of the NCCS field does the same. Just our $.02 cents worth. (Message edited by DualSportBuell on September 13, 2005) |
