When I replaced my 95 FLHTCUI with a newer bike I decided to get another road warrior - I went with the base model FLH so that I could do the custom work to it (over time) that I wanted and not feel like I had to undo everything that the factory had done prior to me buying it. The first thing I did was look at the oil - I had heard a lot about using Synthetic versus traditional M/C oils - reduced wear, cleaner starts after sitting for a while, and on and on. So I began the research. That's when I ran across this article from MCN (Motorcycle Consumer News) not only did it help me with my decision but it caused me to rethink the way that I buy motor oil for my bikes. I had been one who had bought into the sales pitches that they talk about in the article - not any longer - thanks MCN for the great research and information!
Here's the full article.
And MCN's summary is:
Despite more than six months of research, reading all the claims and counter-claims printed by dozens of industry experts and lubrication experts, MCN cannot and does not purport to know all there is to know about the differences between automotive and motorcycle oils. However, what we do know is that we can find no substantive evidence that using a high-quality, name-brand automotive oil in an average street motorcycle is in any way harmful or less effective in providing proper lubrication and protection than using the more expensive, motorcycle-specific oils.
My summary:
Save your penny's brothers & sisters - you don't need that $4.99 quart of Harley oil when buying your oil fromPep Boys, Checker Auto or any other auto parts house will do just fine - the bonus is, you'll have enough left over for a couple of beers afterwards!
Ride safe, Whiteline
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