Redline & V-Twin
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Also good stuff for parallel twins like my Norton, in fact, probably the best - 20W-60 for Texas summers in the Commando.
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"Piece" of mind? You mean this oil comes with a lecture?
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Yes, Great stuff, Group 5 synthetic, the best for air cooled engines and warm climates.
Originally Posted By: PT1
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Yes. I went from Mobil 1 V-twin to Redline motorcycle oil in 20W/60 for Texas heat and never looked back. I do not even consider Harley SYN3 to be worthy of my lawn mower.
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Yes. I went from Mobil 1 V-twin to Redline motorcycle oil in 20W/60 for Texas heat and never looked back. I do not even consider Harley SYN3 to be worthy of my lawn mower.
Originally Posted By: PT1
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Please explain "runs better."
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Please explain "runs better."
Originally Posted By: SWSportsman
Originally Posted By: PT1
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Please explain "runs better."
Engine is smoother and quieter. Less mechanical noise.
Originally Posted By: PT1
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Please explain "runs better."
Engine is smoother and quieter. Less mechanical noise.
Originally Posted By: buster
Well, Mobil 1 V-Twin is a [censored] of an oil so I find that a bit surprising.
I would rank them in this order based on my use:
1. Redline (very smooth & quiet operation)
2. Mobil1Vtwin ( smooth operation but some sewing machine noise)
3. Lubeatech ( very smooth & responsive but more noise)
4. Syn3 ( smooth operation but top end clatter with this oil)
5. HD 360 ( good ole dino...quieter than syn3 but more heat with this)
Well, Mobil 1 V-Twin is a [censored] of an oil so I find that a bit surprising.
I would rank them in this order based on my use:
1. Redline (very smooth & quiet operation)
2. Mobil1Vtwin ( smooth operation but some sewing machine noise)
3. Lubeatech ( very smooth & responsive but more noise)
4. Syn3 ( smooth operation but top end clatter with this oil)
5. HD 360 ( good ole dino...quieter than syn3 but more heat with this)
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Originally Posted By: PT1
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Yes. I went from Mobil 1 V-twin to Redline motorcycle oil in 20W/60 for Texas heat and never looked back. I do not even consider Harley SYN3 to be worthy of my lawn mower.
Syn3 is a good break in oil for a HD Vtwin. Allows some normal engine wear but keeps the heat down. It is a better oil for the Sportster line with the shared clutch/trans.
Originally Posted By: PT1
Redline 20w50 runs better in my Harley than Mobil1Vtwin, Harley syn3, Lubeatech 20w50 or HD360. It is the best MC oil out there for an air coled engine IMO.
Yes. I went from Mobil 1 V-twin to Redline motorcycle oil in 20W/60 for Texas heat and never looked back. I do not even consider Harley SYN3 to be worthy of my lawn mower.
Syn3 is a good break in oil for a HD Vtwin. Allows some normal engine wear but keeps the heat down. It is a better oil for the Sportster line with the shared clutch/trans.
I knew I recognized those pictures! Snapped those about 3 months ago to send to Redline from an engine that was torn apart for a new crank. The old one had scissored and was out of true. We push Redline in most high performance applications and it seems to do the job well, though I'll be honest and admit that I dont have any UOA's to backup that claim.
Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: buster
Well, Mobil 1 V-Twin is a [censored] of an oil so I find that a bit surprising.
I would rank them in this order based on my use:
1. Redline (very smooth & quiet operation)
2. Mobil1Vtwin ( smooth operation but some sewing machine noise)
3. Lubeatech ( very smooth & responsive but more noise)
4. Syn3 ( smooth operation but top end clatter with this oil)
5. HD 360 ( good ole dino...quieter than syn3 but more heat with this)
I thought more noise was better on an HD?
Originally Posted By: buster
Well, Mobil 1 V-Twin is a [censored] of an oil so I find that a bit surprising.
I would rank them in this order based on my use:
1. Redline (very smooth & quiet operation)
2. Mobil1Vtwin ( smooth operation but some sewing machine noise)
3. Lubeatech ( very smooth & responsive but more noise)
4. Syn3 ( smooth operation but top end clatter with this oil)
5. HD 360 ( good ole dino...quieter than syn3 but more heat with this)
I thought more noise was better on an HD?
Interesting article ... but no side-by-side comparisons showing where one oil failed but Red Line was successful at preventing wear of one component or another.
The article sounds good ... in theory ... but I'd like to see something a little more tangible (or visible).
The article sounds good ... in theory ... but I'd like to see something a little more tangible (or visible).
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