I'm new to this board and the science of motor oil. I'm searching for the all around best oil for my bike. I'm looking for something that is easy to find, performs well and is a good overall value. I ride the bike fairly hard for a Harley and I live on the gulf coast where it gets really hot in the summer. I am primarily interested in using this in the engine but it would be nice if I could use the same for the primary and transmission lubricant as well. After reading this forum it looks like Valvoline VR1 conventional 20w-50 is a good choice for engine oil at $6.39/qt locally. However I couldn't help but notice that w-mart carries Mercury Marine Quicksilver V-Twin 20w-50 full synthetic for $25/gal. I could not find much info or any UOA or VOA on this product. It states it meets API SF/SG/SJ/SL/SM and JASO MA/MA2
Can someone with experience or knowledge on this product weigh in? Would it work in all 3 chambers on a Harley? Will it provide any benefit over VR1 conv? I have a NAPA oil test kit that I am willing to use for a VOA if one isn't already available. Just seems like it would be a good alternative, especially if all I needed was one product that covers all three applications on my bike. Thanks in advance!
Can someone with experience or knowledge on this product weigh in? Would it work in all 3 chambers on a Harley? Will it provide any benefit over VR1 conv? I have a NAPA oil test kit that I am willing to use for a VOA if one isn't already available. Just seems like it would be a good alternative, especially if all I needed was one product that covers all three applications on my bike. Thanks in advance!