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[sgtstever]

Would like to hear from those of you that have switched to AMSoil.  Is it that much better?  Does it make that much of a difference?  Is the life of the AMSoil the same as synthetic, or longer/shorter?  Trying to decide if I need to make the switch, all input is very much welcomed.  One other thing, if I do switch over, are there any AMSoil dealers here?  Thanks in advance.

[Chad]

Well the bike I had before this one I had a Honda VT 1100 Shadow and I ran good ole honda oil. I remember it being a really hot engine during the summer and the raditor fan cutting on alot. I got my 2002 VTX 1800c from a guy that was already running Amsoil in it and told me it was the best oil there is to run in the bike it every part of it and he was from N.H.( Engine,Rear ect.) The bike ran so much better than the 1100 Shadow not only cooler but changing the gears were alot easier.( Iam not only the oil had a factor on the gear changing) I change my oil every 5000 miles and just did one the other day. The used oil came out not too bad looking at all. I will always use it.   Good luck!!

[hooter]

Would like to hear from those of you that have switched to AMSoil.  Is it that much better?  Does it make that much of a difference?  Is the life of the AMSoil the same as synthetic, or longer/shorter?  Trying to decide if I need to make the switch, all input is very much welcomed.  One other thing, if I do switch over, are there any AMSoil dealers here?  Thanks in advance.

Have you read trapper's artical, kinda lengthty but is really good on this subject.

http://tech.vtxoa.com/index.php?action=artikel&cat=39&id=32&artlang=en

[Davesax36]

VTeXan is/was a dealer. I bought a case and put it in my sportbike and in the VTX. runs great. and I don't have to think about changing it all the time.

[HeadGuess]

I was talking to Gary the owner of Two Wheel World in Garland, Texas the other day about this. This is what he had to say.

His friend is a chemical engineer had told him the Point Of Contact (POC) is so small on the bearings in a scooter the Synthetic is just to slick and you can get bearing skate. Which in turn can possibly result in flat spots on the bearings. He said in a car its much different because of the different kind of bearings used in a vehicle vs a scooter.


Now I'm not a mechanic and I am not posting this to get $hit started. I am just repeating what I heard from a mechanic shop owner who sells them all and really doesn't have anything to gain because he knows he will not be changing my oil. I don't even know if what he said is possible or not. If the guy is off his rocker let me know.

[BIG A]

steve, all ya got ta do is ask me about it, rick and i use it in all our bikes, you don't have to change as often and makes the x and the wing shift smoother, and as far as a dealer, all ya got to do is come see me, we keep several cases of 10w-40 and 20w-50, do ya want me to change ya over before you get home ? i use the 20w-50, it's made for v twins. pm me when ya can

[Chad]

I have been useing the 10w-40 Amsoil in my VTX1800c. This is what the guy before me was useing and I have been to. Is this the wrong kind?? hmmmmmmm

[Tapper]

I was talking to Gary the owner of Two Wheel World in Garland, Texas the other day about this. This is what he had to say.

His friend is a chemical engineer had told him the Point Of Contact (POC) is so small on the bearings in a scooter the Synthetic is just to slick and you can get bearing skate. Which in turn can possibly result in flat spots on the bearings. He said in a car its much different because of the different kind of bearings used in a vehicle vs a scooter.


Now I'm not a mechanic and I am not posting this to get $hit started. I am just repeating what I heard from a mechanic shop owner who sells them all and really doesn't have anything to gain because he knows he will not be changing my oil. I don't even know if what he said is possible or not. If the guy is off his rocker let me know.

About the only thing you learned from "Gary, the owner of two-wheel world" is that he doesn't know AppleSauce about oil.

"Bearing skate".  Sheesh.  It's amazing the kind of bullshit a moron will come up with, rather than just saying "I don't know".  Amazing the guy could even say it with a straight face.

Amsoil is what I use in my bike, after testing a fair number of oils at Blackstone labs.  It's provably good for about 8000 miles, and the benefits of a true synthetic are not subject to debate anymore.  It is a fact, that it's a better lubricant than fossil oil.

Normally, you can expect your bike to shift a little easier, get a little better mileage, and pick up a bit of horsepower too.  Motors running on full synthetic are unbelievably clean inside, and synthetic has long ago proven to reduce wear on parts significantly.

Plenty of material written by learned folks out there to read, with just a little effort.  Gary ain't learned.

[HeadGuess]

I was talking to Gary the owner of Two Wheel World in Garland, Texas the other day about this. This is what he had to say.

His friend is a chemical engineer had told him the Point Of Contact (POC) is so small on the bearings in a scooter the Synthetic is just to slick and you can get bearing skate. Which in turn can possibly result in flat spots on the bearings. He said in a car its much different because of the different kind of bearings used in a vehicle vs a scooter.


Now I'm not a mechanic and I am not posting this to get $hit started. I am just repeating what I heard from a mechanic shop owner who sells them all and really doesn't have anything to gain because he knows he will not be changing my oil. I don't even know if what he said is possible or not. If the guy is off his rocker let me know.

About the only thing you learned from "Gary, the owner of two-wheel world" is that he doesn't know AppleSauce about oil.

"Bearing skate".  Sheesh.  It's amazing the kind of bullshit a moron will come up with, rather than just saying "I don't know".  Amazing the guy could even say it with a straight face.

Amsoil is what I use in my bike, after testing a fair number of oils at Blackstone labs.  It's provably good for about 8000 miles, and the benefits of a true synthetic are not subject to debate anymore.  It is a fact, that it's a better lubricant than fossil oil.

Normally, you can expect your bike to shift a little easier, get a little better mileage, and pick up a bit of horsepower too.  Motors running on full synthetic are unbelievably clean inside, and synthetic has long ago proven to reduce wear on parts significantly.

Plenty of material written by learned folks out there to read, with just a little effort.  Gary ain't learned.

COOL!

[hipshot]

I have been useing the 10w-40 Amsoil in my VTX1800c. This is what the guy before me was useing and I have been to. Is this the wrong kind?? hmmmmmmm

Actually, the 10W-40 is correct for the VTX. Although you won't hurt it using 20W-50, that weight is made for AIR-COOLED V-twins. Liquid-cooled engines, like the VTX, are generally built to tighter tolerances than air-cooled engines, and do not require the heavier weight oils. Your owner's manual, and the service manual, both have charts which show the recommended weight oils for different ambient temperature ranges.

[Chad]

COOL BEANS!!

[Swampfox]

I learned one thing what ever you choose to use it all going to be changed again someday.

[MRVTX]

I've been using AMSOIL in my bike since my 8,000-mile change, and it runs fine.  Our recommended change interval is every 8,000 miles, and you're supposed to be able to double your mileage with AMSOIL according to their website.  I next changed my oil at around 22,000 miles.  I'm currently at 38,000 miles, and I'm ready for my next oil change.  So I've changed my oil only 3 times since I've had the bike (#4 will happen this week), and I've had ZERO problems!  I highly recommend it.

[Chad]

I've been using AMSOIL in my bike since my 8,000-mile change, and it runs fine.  Our recommended change interval is every 8,000 miles, and you're supposed to be able to double your mileage with AMSOIL according to their website.  I next changed my oil at around 22,000 miles.  I'm currently at 38,000 miles, and I'm ready for my next oil change.  So I've changed my oil only 3 times since I've had the bike (#4 will happen this week), and I've had ZERO problems!  I highly recommend it.

  What weight Amsoil do you use??

[MRVTX]

What weight Amsoil do you use??

10w-40