What is SYN3 motor oil?
Syn3, along with most of your automotive “full” synthetic oils, are not true synthetics. They are cracked hydrocarbon oils. They are regular crude base stock, just more refined, and with some synthetics added in. True synthetic base stock oils are speciality oils like Amsoil, royal purple, and redline.
Who makes HD SYN3 oil?
Harley-Davidson®
Will H-D® 360 Motorcycle Oil be replaced by SYN3®? Harley-Davidson® continues to offer H-D® 360 Motorcycle Oil. SYN3® is an alternative lubricant product from Harley-Davidson®, and in particular, a formula that is very effective for high performance engines and hot climate applications.
What is the best oil for Harley Sportster?
For Sportster 883cc and 1200cc motorcycles, the AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for both the engine and transmission. Older Shovelheads, Panheads and Flatheads the recommendation is to use AMSOIL SAE 60 Synthetic oil for optimum performance and protection.
What is Harley SYN3?
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® SYN3® Full Synthetic Motorcycle Lubricant. SYN3 Lubricant is formulated to maintain the coefficient of friction for proper clutch operation and to provide the correct lubricity for the anti-wear requirements of transmission gears and for improved seal protection.
Is amsoil good for Harleys?
For the record, AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil in the engine, transmission and primary chaincase on most Harleys (consult our Motorcycle Product Guide for specific recommendations). It offers… Convenience. Riders buy and install one lubricant.
How often should you change the oil in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?
500 MILES. For Springer Models FLSTS & FXSTS: As stated in the owner’s manual, FLSTS Heritage Springer Models should have a front end adjustment at 500 miles.
How often should you change oil in Harley Sportster?
Oil changes as per Owners manual every 5k Miles, Tranny and Primary every 10K. If you ride it more you’ll be changing it more often.
How often should I change my primary oil?
Banned. Oil changes as per Owners manual every 5k Miles, Tranny and Primary every 10K. If you ride it more you’ll be changing it more often.
What kind of fluid goes in a Harley transmission?
A: BAKER recommends Spectro Heavy Duty Platinum 6 Speed Transmission Fluid (75W140) for all factory and BAKER 4, 5, 6 and 7-speed applications. If Spectro cannot be found, use a gearbox grade oil or in a worst case scenario, differential (85W90) fluid.
Can a SYN3 oil be used in a Harley Davidson engine?
Harley-Davidson did not test SYN3 in these engine configurations. There are a multitude of tests that must be completed before a lubricant can be certified for use in Harley-Davidson engines]
What kind of oil is in H-D’s SYN3?
Let’s see what the SYN3 sheet looks like. According to the “Material Safety Data Sheet” for H-D’s SYN3, it is chemically a blend of 60% synthetic and 40% petroleum oils. This is not illegal but it’s certainly deceptive.
What kind of testing is done on SYN3 oil?
Over three years of laboratory bench testing, dynamometer testing under accelerated conditions, open road vehicle durability testing, closed course durability testing, and wear and deposit rating analysis was conducted on SYN3. Who makes or blends this product? SYN3 is a proprietary blend, exclusively custom-blended for Harley-Davidson.
Is it legal for Harley Davidson to market SYN3?
Consequently, the oil companies do not have to disclose on the label it contains Group I, II or III base stocks which are all petroleum based. Therefore, it is certainly legal if not factually correct for Harley Davidson to market SYN3 as a full synthetic, even though it is only 60% synthetic with the remaining content being petroleum based.