Harley Davidson Oil and The
Low Quality of OEM Motorcycle Oils
Harley-Davidson Recommends
That You Use Their "Genuine" H-D Motorcycle Oil,
But Harley-Davidson DOES NOT Make Their Own Motorcycle Oil.
Also,
In Industry Standard Four-Ball Wear Testing (ASTM D-4172),
Harley-Davidson's Screamin' Eagle Syn3 Produces the Second
Largest Wear Scar vs. Other Leading Motorcycle Oils.
OEMs Including Harley-Davidson
and Honda Inflate Price of Inferior Lubes to Profit From Consumer
Assumptions of Quality
Original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs) typically recommend their own brands of motor oils
and lubricants for their equipment. Consumers believe those
"brand name" lubes are the best for the motorcycles,
snowmobiles, ATVs, outboard motors and other recreational
equipment they buy.
"Consumers often operate
under the premise that the manufacturer not only knows what's
best for the equipment but also provides the best," said
Dave Anderson, AMSOIL technical product manager. "Their
impression is that the OEM oils are always the best, and in
many cases nothing could be further from the truth."
Anderson has more than 25 years of experience at AMSOIL and
has conducted numerous comparison tests throughout that time.
Consumers falsely assume OEMs
actually manufacture the oils and lubes that carry their brand
name.
However, OEMs typically buy
low-cost and sometimes low-quality oils from lubricant manufacturers,
put their labels on them and send them out for distribution
at dealerships.
"Manufacturers can command
higher prices simply because the consumer perceives it to
be more appropriate for the application," Anderson said.
Contrary to consumers perception,
research indicates OEM lubes often aren't equal to the performance
quality of the cheapest aftermarket oils on store shelves.
"Manufacturers probably
do know more about the equipment," Anderson said. "If
indeed they know what's best for their product, their lubricants
should outperform - or at least meet the performance levels
of - the other products out there. But results show that in
most cases OEM oils were inferior to others."
Consumers are sometimes let
to believe that using any other oils or lubricants will void
their factory warranties.
The federal Magnuson-Moss Act
of 1975 was enacted to protect consumers. It says in part:
"No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his
written or implied warranty of such product on the consumer's
using, in connection with such product, any article or service
(other than article or service provided without charge under
the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade
or corporate name." - United States Code, Title 15, Chapter
50, Section 2302 (c).
4-Ball Wear Protection
Test (ASTM D-4172)
The ASTM
D-4172 4-Ball Wear Test determines an oil's ability to
minimize wear in case of metal-to-metal contact.
Four steel balls are placed
in the test oil with one held in place and rotated under a
prescibed load and temperature against the other three.
After a one-hour period of constant
load, speed and temperature, the lower three balls are inspected
at the point of contact. Wear appears as a single scar on
each of the balls. The lower the average scar diameter, the
better the wear protection of the oil.
The High
Temperature/High Shear Test measures an oil's viscosity
(thickness) at high temperatures under shearing forces. Shear
stable oils that are able to maintain high viscosity at high
temperatures perform well in the HTHS Test. The test combines
viscosity, shear stability and viscosity index. It's important
because bearings require the greatest level of protection
during high temperature operation. The higher the test result,
the greater the level of protection offered by the oil.
"In order for AMSOIL to
do our job properly, we have to have an intimate knowledge
of the products it's going to be used in," Anderson said.
"We focus on the lubrication needs. We know more about
how to meet those needs because that's our job. We make the
best motor oils and lubricants - that's what we do."
Why Harley-Davidson Owners Choose
AMSOIL
Wear
Test Comparison - AMSOIL vs Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle
Syn3 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil
The recent introduction of Screamin'
Eagle® Synthetic Lubricant by Harley-Davidson® indicates
the Motor Company has finally recognized the benefits of running
synthetic motorcycle oil in their air-cooled engines. After
years of advising dealers and customers to avoid using synthetic
oils in their bikes, it's natural to wonder why the company
is suddenly marketing one.
For the past 20 years, Harley-Davidson®
has claimed its petroleum-based Genuine H-D Oil is best for
the "unique requirements of Harley-Davidson® air-cooled
V-twin engines." However, laboratory testing has consistently
revealed that Genuine H-D Oil does not provide the best protection
possible for Harley-Davidson® engines. In fact, Four-Ball
Wear Tests show Harley- Davidson® 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil
leaves a wear scar nearly 80 percent larger than that left
by AMSOIL
Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil.
One of the major benefits of
running a synthetic motorcycle oil is its resistance to oxidation
and thermal degradation, which inhibit the formation of sludge
and deposits that contribute to increased wear. In the past,
Harley-Davidson® has defended use of its Genuine H-D Oil
by arguing that oil breakdown in extreme heat is a non-issue
because extreme heat conditions are not normally faced by
motorcycle engines, while the superior cold-temperature benefits
of synthetics also don't apply to Harleys.
The fact is, engine oil in Harley-Davidson®
motorcycles is subject to very high temperatures. Being air-cooled,
Harley-Davidson® engines get especially hot while idling
in traffic, commonly reaching temperatures up to 240 degrees
Fahrenheit. As heat and oxidation increase, so does viscosity,
adversely affecting the lubricating qualities of the oil and
increasing wear.
The water, soot and acid byproducts
of combustion also contribute to deposit formation. Harley-Davidson®
has stressed the importance of regular oil changes in order
to remove these contaminants. Of course, promoting regular
oil changes is also a good way to promote using petroleum-based
Genuine H-D Oil. High-quality synthetic oils formulated with
high-performance additives effectively withstand such contaminants,
allowing motorcyclists to safely extend drain intervals.
In support of their about-face
and the introduction of a synthetic oil, Harley maintains
that "the Motor Company has never supported the use of
synthetic products in our vehicles because there has never
been any test validations completed on the numerous formulations
in HD/Buell motorcycles. This product has been exclusively
designed for Harley-Davidson® and is the only synthetic
product TESTED and CERTIFIED by Harley-Davidson® engineering
for use in HD/Buell motorcycles."
Although this is necessary marketing
hype,Harley-Davidson®
V-twin air-cooled engines are not unique in their lubrication
requirements and do not require a special Harley-only fluid
(see
letter from Harley-Davidson). There is nothing
about Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil that sets
it apart from, or makes it better than, many other synthetic
motorcycle oil formulations, except that Harley-Davidson®
is marketing it and directly profiting from the sales.
According to Harley-Davidson®,
one of the unique benefits offered by Screamin' Eagle®
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is its versatility. For the first
time the company is recommending an oil that can be used in
the engines, primary chaincases and transmissions of most
Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, including Evolution XL,
Evolution 1340, Twin Cam 88 and 88B, Twin Cam 96, Revolution
and Buell models. This feature, however, is not unique. AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil may also be used in the engines,
primary chaincases and transmissions of these applications,
providing superior lubricating protection in each component.
How does Screamin' Eagle®
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil measure up to AMSOIL in wear protection?
Four-Ball Wear Test results indicate that AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil still provides the best protection possible
for motorcycles. In fact, Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil leaves a wear scar nearly 80 percent larger than AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil.
Not only does AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil offer greater wear protection than Screamin'
Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, it also delivers greater
value. Because AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil may be used for extended drain
intervals of up to twice the manufacturer's suggested interval,
while Screamin' Eagle® is recommended for standard drain
intervals, AMSOIL customers realize additional savings.
Harley-Davidson® claims
Screamin' Eagle® Synthetic Motorcycle Oil has been "exclusively
designed" for use in their motorcycles, pointing to extensive
bench testing and over 230,000 miles of durability testing
to back it up. AMSOIL INC. has over 35 years of experience
providing superior lubricating protection for all brands of
motorcycles, and AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils have been
tested in millions of over-the-road miles. Testimonials from
countless motorcyclists further demonstrate the superiority
of AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils.
Formulated with top-of-the-line
synthetic base stocks and high-temperature deposit control
additives, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide superior
protection and performance for motorcycles in all operating
conditions. AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils effectively withstand oxidation
and thermal degradation, keep wear to an absolute minimum,
hold contaminants in suspension and keep engines running cool
and clean.
The AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil Study
compares the test results of 26 different motorcycle oils
in the most critical areas of motorcycle oil performance,
including wear protection, shear stability and rust protection,
helping consumers make educated decisions regarding which
oil to use in their motorcycles.
Merch Performance Recommends
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil for its V-Twin Engines
Merch Performance, world renowned
for their award winning V-twin engine development - recommends
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil.
Merch engines are available
in a number of sizes and power ratings, starting at the 100
c.i. Stage I “Fatso” that offers 90 hp and 98
ft/lbs at the rear wheel, to the enormous 131 c.i. Stage III
that pumps out 140 hp and 150 ft/lbs at the rear wheel.
The carefully crafted high performance
V-twin engines manufactured by Merch Performance require a
premium high performance lubricant. The company recommends
AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils offer unparalleled protection and performance, keeping
wear to an absolute minimum, reducing operating temperatures
and keeping engines clean and deposit-free.
AMSOIL Motocycle Oil for Harley-Davidson
A situation my daughter, Lyn,
told me about recently got me to thinking about how good it
is to be able to blend our own oils and have complete control
of our own product quality.
Lyn loves to ride motorcycles.
She recently purchased a Harley-Davidson bike and took it
to the local Harley shop to have our new AMSOIL Motorcycle
Oil installed. The mechanic took issue with her not using
the oil Harley-Davidson sells, saying, "I'll use AMSOIL
motor oil when AMSOIL starts making motorcycles!"
How would you answer a challenge
like that? I was pleased to hear Lyn's response. She said,
"I'll start using Harley-Davidson motor oil when Harley
starts making oil!"
Perfect! The fact is that Harley-Davidson,
like so many other "brands" of oil, contract with
one or more oil companies to make their lubricants. Often,
the decision as to who actually makes a private labeled product
is based on low bid, and like almost everything manufactured
by a low bidder, short cuts are taken in order to meet the
low price.
I understand that Harley-Davidson
has contracted with one company for a number of years to make
their oil. That's good, but it doesn't change the fact that
they make motorcycles, not oil. Now consider all the other
private label oils out there. Every manufacturer that makes
equipment with an engine has its own name on an oil bottle.
That includes all the major auto manufacturers, the makers
of motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiles, lawnmowers, farm equipment,
you name it, they all have oils. But none of these equipment
manufacturers actually make an oil. They sell oil to make
more money, and they often price these oils well above the
going rate for competitive lubricants because, like Harley-Davidson,
they can specify or create the impression that only their
oil be used in their equipment.
Now there's nothing wrong in
having a goal to make money, but let's get real here. Why
would anyone want to use a product manufactured down to a
price rather than a product manufactured up to high quality
standards? We have tested a number of these private label
motor oils and two-cycle oils and we found many are mediocre
quality products. None of them even comes close to performing
as well as AMSOIL lubricants, and that's a fact!
I'm not taking shots at Harley-Davidson.
They make good motorcycles (although I liked my Goldwing better).
And I understand their concern that normal automotive oils
not meeting API C specs shouldn't be used in their bikes.
But when they imply that AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil is not as good
as their brand or I hear that one of their dealers recommended
not using AMSOIL, I get a little hostile. Thise kinds of statements
are the very reason we introduced our motorcycle oils in the
first place. And when we say use our 20W-50 motorcycle oil
in V-Twin motorcycle engines, that definately includes Harley-Davidson
motorcycles!
Our Motorcycle
Products Brochure, G-391, includes wear comparisons
of AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils vs other oils, including H-D "Genuine."
Both our oils demonstrate superior wear protection over all
other tested brands. Interestingly enough, the highest wear
scar in this test turned out to be Harley-Davidson's own "Genuine"
oil!"
There is a good reason why AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oils protect so well against wear. They are
formulated with significantly higher levels of zinc and phosphorus,
which when included in proper formulation with other high
quality additives, provide superior wear protection at the
high operating temperatures typical of motorcycles. In addition,
synthetic oils inherently reduce sump temperatures so the
engines actually run cooler.
The fact is, Harley would do
well to have AMSOIL make their oils for them. Then they could
be assured that their oil was indeed a superior product. As
it is, there may be absolutely nothing wrong with their oil
for use in average service, but I guarantee you that as the
oil temperature gets hotter, like it does when sitting in
traffic on asphalt on a hot summer day, the Harley-Davidson
with AMSOIL in the crankcase is going to be far better protected
and run far cooler than the bike with H-D "Genuine"
oil in it. There's just no two ways about it!
So, my daughter Lyn will be
going back to this mechanic armed with the facts about AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oils and a few facts about H-D oil. Nobody's
going to tell her that her dad's oils are not the very best.
She knows better, and she's on a mission to prove her point.
Who knows? Knowing Lyn, she might sign up another AMSOIL Dealer
in the process!
A. J. "Al" Amatuzio
President and CEO, AMSOIL INC.
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils
Superior
Wear Protection for Motorcycles
Run cooler! Reduce crankcase
temperature. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils deliver maximum
protection, power and fuel efficiency for all makes of motorcycles.
Recommended for all V-Twin and other motorcycle engines. Superior
12+ TBN synthetic formulation provides long service life and
maximum protection against engine wear. Superior anti-wear
and detergent/dispersant packages. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils contain no friction modifiers and are wet clutch compatible.
AMSOIL SAE 20W-50 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils
have been reformulated with new high performance additive
technology that provides even greater multi-functional
benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle
applications. These independent and exclusive new AMSOIL
formulations provide second-to-none viscosity protection
for hot-running American and foreign motorcycle engines,
transmissions and primary chaincases. Product
Code: MCV
Product Description AMSOIL
Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a premium oil
designed for those who demand the absolute best lubrication
for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the result of extensive
research, and it is specially formulated to excel in all areas
unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of air-cooled
engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication,
extreme pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common
to short trips and storage.
AMSOIL MCV is multi-functional
and fulfills the requirements of both domestic and foreign
motorcycles. It outperforms other conventional and synthetic
motorcycle oils.
AMSOIL, the leader in synthetic
lubrication, produced the world’s first API qualified
synthetic motor oil in 1972. Trust the extensive experience
of AMSOIL The First in Synthetics® to do the best job
protecting your motorcycle.
Reduces Friction, Heat and Wear
In high heat conditions, engine protection
is not sacrificed with AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. It has the best high temperature
film strength (see High Temperature
Viscosity Protection graph below) of all oils tested and contains
a heavy treatment of anti-wear additives to reduce wear regardless
of the operating conditions (see Wear Comparison graph on
reverse). AMSOIL MCV is thermally (heat) stable and contains
maximum levels of oxidation inhibitor additives. It is extremely
resistant to breakdown and engineered to prevent damaging
sludge and carbon deposits for superior engine cleanliness.
20W-50 Motorcycle
Oil High Temperature Viscosity Protection
Higher values reflect better film strength ASTM Test Method D-4683 March 16, 2005
20W-50 Motorcycle
Oil Wear Comparison
ASTM Test Method D-172 March 16, 2005
Provides Extreme Pressure Quality
Protection for Gears
With AMSOIL MCV, there is no need for
separate transmission or primary chaincase lubricants. It
is absolutely shear stable and will not thin out from mechanical
activity. AMSOIL MCV performs like a gear lube without the
negative effects of extreme pressure additives. In the FZG
gear test, AMSOIL MCV achieved a perfect score with a “zero”
wear rating (see photos below).
FZG Gear
Test (ASTM D-5182) AMSOIL 20W-50 (MCV)
FZG Gear
Test (ASTM D-5182) Motul 300 V 15W-50
Delivers Superior Rust Protection
Motorcycles are prone to rust from
storage, humidity and short drives. Rust can cause major damage
such as roller bearing failure, uncontrolled wear, compression
loss and blow-by. Good rust protection, however, comes by
design and is not natural to engine oils. Unlike many motorcycle
oils, AMSOIL MCV contains special anti-rust agents. It passes
the ASTM D-1748 humidity cabinet rust test and clearly demonstrates
superior rust protection (see photos below).
Rust Test
ASTM D-1748 AMSOIL 20W-50 (MCV)
Rust Test
ASTM D-1748 Castrol GPS 20W-50
Provides Excellent Wet Clutch
Performance
AMSOIL MCV contains no friction modifiers
and promotes smooth shifting and positive clutch engagement.
AMSOIL MCV controls heat and prevents slippage and glazing,
and its high TBN resists acids that can degrade clutch material,
helping improve clutch life.
Applications AMSOIL
Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for air
or liquid cooled 4-stroke engines. It meets SAE 90, API GL-1
gear oil requirements and is recommended for transmissions
and primary chaincases. AMSOIL MCV is recommended for Harley
Davidson®,
Buell®, Victory®, Ducati®, Aprilia®, BMW®,
Triumph® and other motorcycles where 15W-50 or 20W-50
engine oils or SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not recommended
for shaft drive hypoid gears or where an API GL-4 or GL-5
gear oil is required.
MIXING AMSOIL AMSOIL
Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is compatible with conventional
and synthetic motor oils; however, mixing oils may shorten
the oil life expectancy and reduce the performance benefits.
AMSOIL does not support extended drain intervals where oils
have been mixed.
Aftermarket oil additives are
not recommended for use with AMSOIL motorcycle oil.
The introduction of Screamin' Eagle
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil by Harley-Davidson signaled
the Motor Companies acceptance of synthetic lubricants
as superior performing products for their motorcycles.
However, Harley-Davidson V-twin air cooled engines are
not so unique in their lubrication requirements that
they require a special Harley-only fluid. In fact, Four-Ball
Wear Test results indicate that AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar 40 percent smaller
than Screamin' Eagle Syn3 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil. (read
article)
AMSOIL Ea Motorcycle Oil
Filters reflect the newest technological advances in
the quest to meet the unique demands of today’s
high-stress motorcycle engines. (more
info)
AMSOIL Motorcycle Air
Filters
AMSOIL INC. revolutionized
the filtration industry with its introduction of AMSOIL
Ea Air and Ea Oil Filters. For the first time exclusive
nanofiber technology – the same technology used in the
Abrams M1 tank and other heavy duty applications – is
now available for motorcycles. (more
info)
AMSOIL Quickshot Motorcycle
Fuel Additive
AMSOIL Quickshot SE (AQS)
is a premium fuel additive formulated to thoroughly
clean and restore peak performance in motorcycle engines,
powersports equipment and small engine fuel systems.
It also stabilizes fuel between uses and during short-term
storage periods. Its revolutionary technology
focuses on three major fuel-related issues plaguing
small engines and powersports equipment: ethanol,
water and dirty pump gas.
Degraded fuel presents
a major maintenance issue in motorcycle engines, powersports
equipment and small engines. It can form varnish, gum
and insoluble debris that clog carburetors, fuel injectors
and fuel filters. Carbon buildup can form on the tops
of pistons that leads to pre-ignition, rough idling
and poor throttle response. Fuel-related problems are
only expected to intensify in the coming years as the
ethanol content in pump gasoline continues to increase.
(more
info)
A Study of Motorcycle Oils
The second edition of the motorcycle
white paper, A Study of Motorcycle Oils,
is now available. Many of the same oils that were tested for
the original edition were included again, and a few new oils
were added. See the test results as the top motorcycle oils
are tested against each other. (read
more)
AMSOIL Ea Absolute
Efficiency Air Filters - Nano Fiber Technology
Available for Cars,
Trucks and Motorcycles
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils Still On Top
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide outstanding protection
and performance for today’s high stress motorcycle engines,
and the AMSOIL
“A Study of Motorcycle Oils” white paper (G2156)
has served as an effective tool for AMSOIL Dealers in their
efforts to help customers make educated decisions regarding
which lubricant is best suited to provide the best possible
protection for their motorcycle investments. AMSOIL once again
subjected AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40
and 20W-50
Motorcycle Oils and a wide range of competitors to the same
battery of tests and once again, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils came out on top. The updated white paper is now available
for download
or purchase.
(read
more)
NOACK Volatility Test is a Critical
Measurement of Motor Oil Quality
AMSOIL
was the first motor oil company in North America to use the
NOACK volatility test to measure motor oil quality and performance.
Although competing motor oil companies initially paid no attention
to NOACK results, the test has since become a critical measurement
tool throughout the industry.
Modern engine designs
generate more heat than ever, accentuating the importance
of the NOACK volatility test for determining an oil’s
ability to provide an adequate level of protection and performance.
More horsepower, turbo chargers and aerodynamic styling have
created extremely hot environments that receive less cooling
from outside air, and high heat leads to oil oxidation, deposits
and thickening in conventional oils.
Top quality for
the current API SM motor oils specification, gasoline motor
oils cannot experience a weight loss of more than 15 percent
in the NOACK test. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils were exceeding
modern requirements over 20 years ago, while many current
motor oils still have a hard time meeting this minimal requirement,
increasing wear, fuel consumption and emissions.
As seen in the
graph, AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil easily passes the NOACK
Test and falls well below the the maximum 15 percent volatilization
(burn off) rate dictated by the API SM motor oil specification,
while the Royal Purple volatilization (burn off) rate is over
11 percent and the Lucas Oil FAILS
the test with a volatilization (burn off) rate of over 40
percent. (read
more)
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils
AMSOIL synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50
motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what they need: superior
wear protection for high-stress motorcycle engines and transmissions
and clutches that stay clean and deposit free.
Runs cooler
- reduces crankcase temperature.
Superior
12+ TBN synthetic formulation provides long service
life and maximum protection against engine wear.
Wet clutch
compatible.
Recommended
for all V-twin and other motorcycle engines.
The AMSOIL Advantage
Motorcycle manufacturers want the best
protection possible for their equipment, calling for rugged
oils that exhibit high-temperature deposit control additives.
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils are specially formulated with
the best synthetic basestocks and high-performance additives
to provide tough lubricating protection for all four-cycle
motorcycle and ATV engines in the most demanding operations.
AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oils are formulated for both water-cooled engines
and the unique demands presented by air-cooled V-twin motorcyle
engines, including Harley-Davidson. Conventional petroleum
oils break down and oxidize when faced with high temperatures,
such as those experienced when idling in traffic, contributing
to the formation of deposits, sludge and varnish. AMSOIL withstands
oil breakdown and oxidation in high temperatures, holds contaminants
in suspension and keeps engines running cool and clean.
Zinc and phosphorus
additives are extremely important to engines faced with high-pressure
conditions, especially motorcycle engines, which typically
have steep cam slopes, creating high pressure between the
parts. In motorcycles, friction modifiers (prevalent in automotive
oils) have been attributed to engine start failures, a rough
running feel, increased fuel consumption due to higher engine
stall speeds and other problems. AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40
and 20W-50
Motorcycle Oils have beefier antiwear and detergent/dispersant
packages with no friction modifiers, keeping motorcycles running
smoothly and efficiently, while allowing for extended drain
intervals of up to twice the manufacturers' recommendations.
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils contain significantly higher
levels of zinc and phosphorus than competing oils, and while
simply adding more zinc and phosphorus doesn't insure good
performance, AMSOIL has formulated motorcycle oils with the
best additives in the optimal quantities to provide superior
wear protection.
A Four-Ball Wear
Test was conducted at 302°F/150°C, a higher temperature
that would typically be associated with motorcycle oil operating
temperatures in extreme high-performance situations. AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oils protect better in higher temperatures
than any of the tested motorcycle oils do, leaving a wear
scar up to 80 percent smaller.
How do
other motorcycle oils compare to AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils in wear protection?
Wear Protection
AMSOIL submitted popular motorcycle
oils to Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D 4172) testing and compared
the results to those of AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 and Synthetic
10W-40 Motorcycle Oils.
As seen in the
graph, none of the popular motorcycle oils compared favorably
to the AMSOIL motorcycle oils in wear protection.
Click
on photos to enlarge
Victory Motorcycle Claims Mileage
First With AMSOIL Synthetic Oil
Tim Werder, Shawangunk,
New York, has the world's highest mileage Victory V92C cruiser
and has riden more than 100,000 miles on his Polaris made
1999 Victory V92C motorcycle with the help of AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil. (read
article)
Although Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle Company routinely tells its customers they must
use “Harley-specific” motor oils and lubes, some
riders are realizing AMSOIL motorcycle oil keeps the popular
bikes running cooler and smoother.
Jim Murphy and
Jim White, partners at a Lehman Trike Conversion business
in Martinsburg, W. Va., spread the word that AMSOIL makes
the best products – even for Harleys. (read
article)
Harley Gets New Life With AMSOIL
Roy Goyette, Naples,
Florida, took advantage of the advanced technology of AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils and lubricants to breathe new life into
a beat-up old Harley. Goyette got started
on the project in May 2006 when a good friend asked him to
restore the old Harley. "I was told that it was an old
165 Harley that had been stored for many years." Goyette
said.
Don “Woody”
Wood, Livermore Falls, Maine, knows Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
He’s been riding and racing “Hogs” for over
42 years; building, repairing and modifying them for more
than 30.
He owns Doc Wood’s
V-Twin Motorcycle Works, LLC, and is an expert when it comes
to Harleys.
He owns five Harleys,
including a Harley drag racing bike. They’re all run
exclusively on AMSOIL motor oils and lubes.
“AMSOIL is
just the best oil you can run in your bike,” he said.
"In my opinion,
God created AMSOIL for the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle,"
said Doc. (read
article)
Merch Performance Recommends
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil for its V-Twin Engines
Merch Performance
of Red Deer, Alberta Canada is world renowned for their award
winning V-twin engine development. In fact, they won 2002
Performance Product of the Year and have a rock solid reputation
in the business for aesthetics and reliability.
Merch engines are
available in a number of sizes and power ratings, starting
at the 100 c.i. Stage I “Fatso” that offers 90
hp and 98 ft/lbs at the rear wheel, to the enormous 131 c.i.
Stage III that pumps out 140 hp and 150 ft/lbs at the rear
wheel.
The carefully crafted
high performance V-twin engines manufactured by Merch Performance
require a premium high performance lubricant. The company
recommends AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils offer unparalleled protection and performance, keeping
wear to an absolute minimum, reducing operating temperatures
and keeping engines clean and deposit-free. (read
article)
Dear AMSOIL,
I wanted to let you know how
happy I am with your AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. I own a 2006 Harley-Davidson
Sportster with 5,000 miles on it. Since the bike was new I've
only used Harley-Davidson oil in the engine and Sportster
gear lube in the transmission and primary chaincase.
After reading your "Study
of Motorcycle Oils" I decided to switch
to AMSOIL. That was the best thing I've ever done for my Harley-Davidson.
From day one I have had problems
down-shifting, especially when the bike was cold. It would
hang up between gears and I couldn't get it free before the
light at the signal turned green. Very dangerous.
Harley-Davidson told me it was
not broken in yet and to stop "granny shifting."
After 5,000 miles it was still
doing it. Now, after I started using AMSOIL in my engine and
transmission, the problem has ceased completely from the minute
I put it in. No matter how easy I down-shift I can't make
it hang up between gears.
Thank you so much for your incredible
oil. I'll never use any other brand again.
Billy Guiles
New AMSOIL User
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil Information
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The AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oil Study compares the test results of 26 different
motorcycle oils in the most critical areas of motorcycle oil
performance, including wear protection, shear stability and
rust protection, helping consumers make educated decisions
regarding which oil to use in their motorcycles. There is
no hype, no sales pitch, just facts. Never before has so much
information on motorcycle oils been delivered in one easy-to-understand
source.
Download an AMSOIL
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or Preferred Customer. Dealers and Preferred Customers pay
the same low price. Dealerships are recommended for people
who would like to build a business reselling AMSOIL products.
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who would like to buy at wholesale prices for their personal
use but are not necessarily interested in building a business.
These Dealer
Applications are PDF files that you can print or download
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Complete
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AMSOIL
Inc., AMSOIL Building, Superior, WI 54880.
You will receive
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at wholesale prices, including a wholesale price list.
"While
the competition has been formulating their oils down
to a price, we have been formulating ours up to the
highest performance standards."
- Al Amatuzio
President and CEO, AMSOIL INC.
"AMSOIL
INC. warrants that the use of its lubricants will not cause
mechanical damage to any mechanically sound equipment when
AMSOIL INC. products are used in full compliance with the
company's recommendations and instructions."
AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils are formulated to surpass engine test
specifications, offering protection far greater than competing
motor oils for extended drain intervals. Most synthetic oil
manufacturers make no claim to extended drain intervals, deferring
to the maintenance schedule provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
With its unparalleled oil and warranty program, AMSOIL offers
consumers unprecedented protection and economics.
Another
AMSOIL First
More than 20 years
ago, AMSOIL began using the NOACK volatility test as a comparison
tool and measurement of quality. Back then, nearly every oil
tested side-by-side with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils failed,
and those that passed barely squeaked by. Other oil companies
paid no attention to NOACK results until Ford Motor Company
made it a requirement for service fill oils, validating what
AMSOIL had said all along.
THE
NOACK Volatility Test
The NOACK
Volatility Test determines the evaporation loss
of lubricants in high temperature service. The more
motor oils vaporize, the thicker and heavier they become,
contributing to poor circulation, reduced fuel economy
and increased oil consumption, wear and emissions. AMSOIL
Synthetic Motor Oil resists high temperature volatization
better than other motor oils. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor
Oil maintains peak fuel efficiency and reduces oil consumption
and emissions.
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