| Author | Message | ||
     Dktechguy112 |
I am at 2000 miles, and I want to put some good oil in my 1125cr. I know the service manual says to run SE syn3, but is that really good oil? I am thinking of running amsoil or mobil 1 v-twin, but what weight should i run? Also, the engine oil also goes to the tranny in the 1125, so what oil are you guys running? | ||
| Hogzilla |
I just changed my oil and put Mobile 1 in. I've used SE and Amsoil and both are also good. Stick with a brand name and the weight your manual suggests and you'll be in good shape. | ||
| 03fatboy |
I use 20/50 Amsoil in mine, no problems with it, have always run that in my Harley too. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Amsoil rocks. It can be hard to obtain, so Mobil 1 V-Twin gets my vote for an easier to obtain quality synthetic. | ||
| 03fatboy |
Some motorcycle dealers locally have it on the shelf where I live. Can be expensive but has always been a good choice for my purposes. But you are right some places it is hard to come by. | ||
| Bigschwerm |
I just switched over to Motul 100% Double ester full synthetic 15w50... was running amsoil the first oil change. | ||
| Redbuelljunkie |
Amsoil is quite easy to get- have it delivered directly to your door. If you become a Preferred Customer, you can buy it at wholesale price. There's even a way to get a PC membership for free. PM me for details. And just a reminder- H-D's SYN3 branded oil is semi-synthetic, not a fully synthetic oil (although it's priced higher than most full-syns). | ||
| Kicka666 |
Motul 300V for me, but it needs changing a little more often. | ||
| Bigschwerm |
Why would it need changing sooner? Just curious...i just switched over to it and plan on putting some serious mileage on here in the next few weeks. | ||
| Metalrabbit |
Amsoil "blue cap" 20/50 High Zinc Formula. | ||
| Busterx |
3in1 oil cut with a few oz's of Wesson oil for top lube | ||
| Kirb |
Mobile 1 v-twin 20-50 for the 1125 and Super X...like it lots. | ||
| Steve_mackay |
I'm cheap... I use Rotella-T. It was good enough for the factory test mules, it's good enough for me  | ||
| Rombi |
what flavor Rotella? | ||
| Dktechguy112 |
Amsoil "blue cap" 20/50 High Zinc Formula. Why blue cap, i was looking @ the 20-50 black cap, what is the difference between them? | ||
| Xelerator |
Mobil 1 V-Twin oil is designed for air-cooled, large-displacement bikes. Because of their design, these engines can generate very high localized oil temperatures and high overall bulk-oil temperatures. https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils /Motorcycle_Oil_FAQs.aspx The Pegasus picture shows "HD 20-50" on the case, seems to be the good stuff. http://www.pegasusraceteam.com/html/ebr_1190_rr-b_ 2010_18.html} | ||
| Metalrabbit |
The blue cap I was looking at is under the "Motor Oil" section. Scroll down a ways till you get to a blue cap bottle, push on more info. It's been working very well for me. (Message edited by metalrabbit on April 12, 2010) | ||
| Metalrabbit |
If you find the one I'm talking about I mainly went for the High Zinc Formula. Theres a badge right under the "A" in Amsoil, you can only make out the the word "Zinc" in the pic. I went for that to try and take some of the clatter out of the Helicon engine, It does!http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/aro.aspx (Message edited by metalrabbit on April 13, 2010) | ||
| Steve_mackay |
what flavor Rotella? 5-W40 T6 Like $21 a gallon at Wally World. I use it in my XBs and the 1125CR. | ||
| Puredrive |
"Blue cap" is 20w/50?? never seen it :/ | ||
| Micheal |
You got a new bike and got great deal! "The game" spend the least amount at HD as possible including buying oil from them. Some fing yuppie came in and shut down a great business including an american dream and this yuppie took many jobs away from honest, hard working, deserving people. Now follow the lead and make a passion of bashing Harley. Don't be afraid to buy some decals and support EBR! I have no ties to any of these people other than this Bad Ass Buell. | ||
| Pittsburgh_guy |
+1 Redbuelljunkie I've been a Preferred Customer for about a year now. Buying as he stated saves a TON of money and you can get everything from Amsoil motorcycle oil to mothers products at wholesale. | ||
| Dano_12s |
Castrol Power RS R4 4T 10W50 Full Synthetic.Using the passed 1000mi.[08'1125 8000mi.]seems to have helped w/the false neutral between 5th.+6th.Improved shifting. | ||
| Freezerburn840 |
Amsoil is great. Mobil 1 is great. I use Kal Gard Oil. 10w50 in the winter and 20w50 vtwin oil in the summer. Both full synthetics they also have blends. I use all their products for my bike. www.kalgard.com | ||
| Red_sonja |
The Rotax 990 V-Twin used in the Can-Am Spyder recommends 5W40 BRP synthetic oil. while the same motor in the Aprilia recommends 5W50. So anyway, I have 2 cases of Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W40 left over from my Ducati (totaled, don't ask). This is the same as the old Mobil 1 MX4T. It is a fully synthetic which meets (exceeds) API Service Categories SH, SG/CF, CD, JASO MA. I think i have read other people on this forum also running this oil. Unless i can sell my stock to some Ducati owner, i will run the 4T in my 1125R. I live in northern Indiana where it usually doesn't get that hot anyway (moved here from southern Arizona were it does get HOT). | ||
| Dono |
What about a 09 CR that will be ridden all summer in Phoenix? It gets rather toasty down here, and I'm currently running with Mobil 1 V-TWIN 20W-50. Should I switch to the Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40? I think the higher weight of the 20W-50 would suit the climate better. Thoughts? | ||
| Freezerburn840 |
Phoenix? Yes use the higher weight for sure. 10w40w is too thin for the summers in Phoenix. When in doubt use the manual as a reference. | ||
| Zac4mac |
I have been running Red Line as we carry 10W-40, 20W-50 and 20W-60. I'd run the 20W-60 in Phoenix... 20W-50 if you only ride at night. Z | ||
| Xelerator |
...and use an oil outside the manufacturer's specification. https://www.buell.com/om/99480-09Y_en/file-6.asp#hdtopic007160 I'd run the 20W-60 in Phoenix... (Message edited by xelerator on April 13, 2010) | ||
| Mr_incognito |
Umm, I just read an article that says they quit making the Rotella Diesel oil like they used to, and its not safe for bikes anymore....ill see if I can find the article. |
