Syn3 vs Amsoil, Three Holes Test Result, (and a Long Sunshine Ride )

[@tundrasr5709]

It's nice to see you enjoying the bikes you work on. Beautiful scenery.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Enjoyed that mate - great to see you out on the bike again and loved the sound of your 20 year old beast - dare I say it much nicer sounding than the first Harley I ever rode (just last week!!)...all the best mate to you and Penn - Andy

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Andy, I just watched that video 10mins ago, congratulations Sir, am glad you enjoyed it... of course, a modern Milwaukee8 Harley will always be a 'friendly puppy', the offer is always open to come down and take a ride on a 'proper' Harley with a carburetor! If it's any consolation, although it's two decades old, it does have Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes, the one thing about old Harleys is you can improve them beyond belief and tune them to how you want them... take care and have a fabulous weekend, all the best to you and the family!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@Moonfleet41 I 100% would love to do that mate - we really should synch up our diaries! Let's chat soon and get it booked before winter is upon us.....

[@Moonfleet41]

@@TheMissendenFlyer 10/4 mate, be rude not to.!

[@pikebobstar2033]

Interesting. Good to see a video with you out on the bike again👍

[@blade-x]

i live in belgium but i work in copenhagen and haven't been home for 5 weeks, when i see this movie i miss my harley so much 😔😉

[@haroldwiser2641]

Thanks for the review! I will be changing all three oils in another 1000 miles in my 08 Softail Heritage to the same ones you used. Looking forward to a smoother gearbox!! Have a great weekend and all the best to Penny 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Harold, that sounds good, you can change the gearbox oil any time, it will make an instant difference! Have a great weekend, ride safe and enjoy the sunshine! D&Px

[@matthewknowles2607]

Thanks for the virtual ride Del. Almost as good as the real thing when you’re in lockdown. Nice job on the two camera edit. Cheers from Melbourne

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, really appreciate you saying so, it was a long day to edit that! Stay well and safe there.

[@geoffozevans4500]

Great video to see, I am changing all 3 holes in the next couple of days, after watching your February film, I did so much research on Amsoil & it was all good, so good on you for using your bike as the test vehicle. One can't beat the sound , ride or experience of just burbling along on a big twin. Have a great weekend both & thanks for a lovely film, the Dyna is looking so nice 👌 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Geoff, good luck with your oil change, you won't regret it... and you're dead right, when you're beating along in the sunshine on a big twin, the sound is just soul stirring... enjoy the sunshine mate, aand ride safe, D&Px

[@geoffozevans4500]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks guys , enjoy your weekend x👍

[@dawidos117]

Such a beautiful video, mate 👍🏻 Your test, tips and superb cinematography 👌🏻 Keep it on, man!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stef2198]

I don't find the results of this test as surprising now as I might have done a few years ago. Totally different kettle of fish but I ride a 2016 Fireblade and until last year it was always main dealer serviced simply for warranty purposes and the dealer has always been good with me. But, in 2019 when I serviced the bike through my business and changed the oil I used a K&N filter because it was convenient and Castrol Power 1 Racing fully synthetic - of the same viscosity as recommended by Honda. Both of my Blades I have owned from new, 2014 and 2016 models have had the exact same in terms of servicing from the dealer. After changing the oil to Castrol, the gearbox is unbelievably smooth! I was in disbelief the first ride out. It makes me question, what exactly are the main dealer using? Some form of cheap bulk oil, semi synthetic perhaps? I've no idea but I would highly recommend anyone to question what oil they are using and look at suitability.

[@andydawson2070]

Hi Del, glad to hear that you have had such good results from the new dedicated gearbox oil, good test all round I would say. Have a great weekend and catch up next week.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andy, yes very pleased with the results, and glad I made the change!

[@philmorrow2446]

Glorious day, glorious ride, glorious bike and a glorious noise!!! Vid of the year. No doubt.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Phil, that's very kind of you, was indeed a glorious day out!

[@cyberjack]

Nice upload Dell ..good to see a riding video , makes a nice change from normal garage stuff ...not all work and no play thankfully

[@Moonfleet41]

You got that right mate, feels good to get out!

[@tonywaterhouse5291]

nice to see you out and about Del sounds really well good result.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Tony, good to hear from you again, hope life is good mate!

[@bikesandwrenches]

First, that is a bad ass Dyna with what it looks like an S7S carburetor. Second, that was an amazing ride for history. Third, I cannot agree with you anymore on the dedicated gearbox oil. I use Syn3 for motor and primary for convenience because I have Harley dealers everywhere, but use their gearbox oil because it is quieter and thicker. In my opinion it just make sense. I am on my fourth Harley an I know its right. A warm salute to you from across the pond, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Thanks for your great videos.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey brother, great to hear from you and thank you for your kind words on the Dyna, I ride an M8 StreetBob these days and it's nothing like the legendary charm of a slow revving twin cam and that was, indeed, an S&S Super E carb, a massive investment, but it woke the bike right up and truly got the best from the performance! Glad to hear you share the common agreement of dedicated gear oil... take care and ride safe in beautiful VA.

[@jeremynelson8496]

i watch too many movies. I was waiting for the germans with the tanks to come over the hills during the ride. Lol. I love the Amsoil in my 1200 sporty. It completely changed how the bike felt for the better. Good vid Del Boooooy!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it, and happy that the Germans didn't arrive over the hill! Ride safe mate, Del

[@kyle2109]

Gotta love the one and half lane roads. I experienced them many years ago in my left hand drive American minivan. Faced a Transit van heading in the opposite direction, both of us at the speed limit. We both realized the road was too narrow to complete the pass, breaking to a stop with our side view mirrors just inches apart. We both reached out and retracted our mirrors and carried on. Beautiful country.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, I drive a 40ft coach around these lanes for my day job, and you have to slow down, even when there's a cyclist going the other way lol and when you do meet a 'proper' truck coming the other way, it can be a loooong afternoon!!

[@peted2770]

I used Bel-Ray Gearsavor oil in my trans and the improvement is just like you said. 1996 FXDL w/36000 miles

[@joshuatree2537]

Really enjoyed this video of you riding in the countryside. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelneve3223]

Enjoyed that - great to see you out and about on the bike on those roads in beautiful Dorset. As I live in Salisbury it’s great to see roads I know and love! And that Harley looks and sounds amazing👌😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Michael, we're very lucky to live where we do aye... perhaps we'll meet you on the road, as we're in Blandford, we often ride the Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Blandford triangle, just for a blast!

[@michaelneve3223]

Delboy's Garage I’ll keep my eyes peeled, that is a great triangle. Tomorrow it’s breakfast at Moto corsa in Gillingham and some Great Dorset roads!

[@LS-uv9gg]

Like what a lot of the other comments have said; what a beautiful place in the world to live, and superb video- really did have a mesmerizing Virtual Reality feel to it, almost as if I was there. Well done, man, well done. Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it so much, perhaps we'll do a few more!

[@nebulonv6015]

Great and informative Del!! Thanks man, I actually just went to AMS myself recently, but still keeping the 3 different oils. Before I was utilizing all HD oils, but again, 3 different oils on my 2009 FXD. I haven't noticed any different between the two brands, but I wasn't expecting any. I've actually never ran all one oil. This video definitely was a good reminder why.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed the video and good call on the FXD, best model range they ever made!

[@tysoncott7402]

Amsoil is truely some good stuff, i’ve switched all 5 of my bikes to the “metric” 10w-40 & they all shift & run great.

[@shadowcycles5295]

Great video del lovely scenery looks like a nice place to live. One thing I cant wait for is owning a Harley Davidson and just taking it out on a long drive in the country.

[@michaelcorbeil81]

I really enjoyed the build on this bike and am glad to see you putting miles on it. It looks and sounds great!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, it is great to be putting miles on it at last for sure!

[@Rocky19011]

Nice video Del, thanks! It would be good to hear your commentary whilst riding.

[@michaelwilliams3861]

Rocky19011 I think the idea is, to just listen to the engine etc

[@jonboy-kb1jj]

Stunning scenery mate, and interesting results. Hope you’re both well 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed, yes both well here, hope you're the same, catch up at some point aye?!

[@nickruopoli8720]

del, it was good to get out on the road again; even if it was riding your video. really nice vid, really enjoyed it! THANKS.

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome buddy, it was a great day out, always good to go for a ride!

[@EdgeDynamicsEnglishRazors]

Those roads are so beautiful and yet so deadly..cheers

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Holy moly, great vid Bruv! Bike looking and sounding sweeeet in the sunshine! Niiiiice 😎☀️🏍👌👊🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Brother, it was a glorious ride and great to get out in the sunshine! Just making the most of what summer we've got left aye?!!

[@rodmccaffrey3456]

Nice to see the results from the test, nice also seeing the roads near my old Regimental HQ at Bovington. I got similar results changing to specific oils in my 2016 Roadglide, except the valve train on mine was much quieter after the change (to Spectro in my case). I upgraded the primary tensioner and that, coupled with specific oil made it run much quieter too. Enjoyed the vid. Rod

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Rod, am glad you enjoyed it, have a great Sunday Sir!

[@CookingwithChefDai]

Breath taking scenery followed by a fascinating analysis. Thank you brother. Kisses to Penny 😘

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Brother, let's make a plan some day and you can come down here and ride these roads with us again... we miss your sunny smile... hope the family are keeping safe and well, love n' hugs, D&Pxx

[@huguesdube-bonhomme7599]

What a nice ride! Thanks! Always cool to see what's on the other side of the océan!

[@CS-rx2gx]

Ay! You took us on a ride. It’s been forever. I missed the commentary, but sometimes it better to just shut up and enjoy the scenery!

[@Moonfleet41]

I couldn't agree more!

[@BobRichards19]

Great vid , been waiting for this ! This week I’ve changed my engine, primary and 2 hrs ago did my trans . There was standard mineral oil in the slim so I’ve gone for syn 3 in the engine. Formula plus in the primary and the latest Harley synthetic gear oil in the transmission. Next time it’s due I’ll probably switch to Amsoil as I’ve heard so many good things about it . Cheers 👍

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

No need for chat when you're riding a Harley with scenery like that. Bike sounds sweet.

[@Moonfleet41]

Absolutely mate, was just happy to let the engine do the talking!

[@loddude5706]

Different bike, different engine, but . . . that sound. 30 yrs ago I ran around on a shop bike for a couple of months, a late five speed shovel FXRS, it ran & sounded just the same as yours does now - except for having TQF in it's gear bag! Loved that bike, they then swapped it for a WG that needed work & fettling; having finally got that sorted, I rode back down to find that Simon had sold the RS to a punter! In a fit of pique, I grabbed an 883 with burnt out wiring, hot wired it with cooker cable & thrashed the living daylights out of it all the way back to Newark - the blasted thing took it all & never missed a beat . . . Months later, after fitting a brand new loom & mucho fettling, that one went back too, & was immediately sold to some yuppie, who then wrote it off the next day by trying to park under a Routemaster . . . the real sad part is, he limped away with cuts & bruises. Bikes are like aircraft, the biggest danger to their welfare is usually their owners. Have a great w/e : ) x

[@Moonfleet41]

Fantastic stories there buddy, and you're right, Harley's are a commitment, not a convenience, you need to want one to put up with their foibles! Have a great weekend, enjoy that sunshine... D&Px

[@robertlumsden942]

on my 2018 i use the SE syn3 oil for all holes. i did replace the oil pump on my bike though when i did the stage 2 and got the 2020 new pump. it does a better on scavenging etc. so far i love the bike. great video man.

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video Del, magic country side. Going to have to get back home one day and check them roads. For me it's Amsoil all the way. I agree with you 100% about the gearbox oil, it's night and day. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend, hope things are getting better over there. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, it was a great day out on the bike, and good to be able to express the comparisons, it'll hopefully help a few other people make a choice. Enjoy your weekend too, and take care.. D&Pxx

[@svan724]

Nothing like the sound of an old Harley. 👍

[@octanefreeride]

Interesting results as a Harley rider. Also excellent shirt choice. Got one and loved it in the recent hot weather

[@joepie221]

Hey Del, mixed bag of things to say. Nice countryside. Those rolling hills and pastures look a lot like east Germany at the Czech border. Some of those roads are very narrow. Good thing Ken Block doesn't live near by. Good to see the crucifix hanging on the bars. I wear one religiously when I ride. No pun intended. And finally, did you record the audio for that ride on a separate device? The engine sounds overlapped perfectly between scene changes. Well done. The perfect video to quietly eat lunch by. Thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Joe, always a pleasure to hear from you Sir... and yes, we are priviledged to live in a beautiful place indeed, never tire of crusing the lanes, even on a dull day! Yes, I made the video using 3 files, two cameras with sound muted, and the entire sound data was captured on a Zoom H2n handy recorder... and to keep it away from any wind rush, I tuck it in the back of my shirt just above my belt... and as you can hear, it picks up the sound perfectly! The rest is just a 12hr editing marathon!!... dropping the sound data in first, and then line up the two camera files above it, and then just align them as you go along... pretty easy once you get the hang of it, just time consuming, but well worth it... thank you for taking the time to say, when it gets noticed it makes it all worthwhile.

[@tomaszk6283]

Piękne okolice do spacerowania na Harleyu .Pozdrawiam

[@Moonfleet41]

Dziękuję Tomasz, dziękuję za oglądanie!

[@ernstwondering899]

Beautiful scenery - lots of similar views on the East coast, stateside. For a 20 year bike, she is in wonderful condition! Thank you for sharing the ride and the analysis - good info! EW :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it Ernst, thank you so much for your kind feedback, I would love to ride where you are!

[@mattslife7874]

good to see you riding again. love the bike. the colour pops

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍 buddy, was a great day out!

[@jimfrozen521]

Nice ride beautiful day , paint looked great in the sun.

[@billcarson1966]

I've done lots of 3 hole changes for myself and friends and I can definitely say I notice more metal shavings in the drain plugs of the primary and trans with Syn3 vs a heavy gear oil. I'll never use Syn3 for those two.

[@physiciansassist1]

Put amsoil gear oil in my 07 cvo.. noticed that much smoother shift right away.. I did all 3 holes with Asoil.. Think ill keep it that way now

[@jeffruebens8355]

See the Project Farm videos for oil testing, he had Amsoil in first place and Pennzoil in second place. I go to Walmart and buy half 10w-40 Valvoline regular motorcycle oil, and half Valvoline 20w-50 full synthetic motorcycle oil for my 2 Japanese motorcycles. The regular oil makes the clutches feel firmer with less slip, and the synthetic oil makes the shifting feel smoother. There is a Project Farm video where he tested mixing a crazy number of oils that no one would ever do, and it tested fine.

[@morrow.m]

Seeing such precise work done gives me the fizz. 👍

[@bill_4359]

I bought Amsoil engine , gearbox , and primary for my 2008 Dyna Low Rider with 33,000 miles on it. Have not installed it yet. I was reading on V twin web sites that the engine ran cooler and the trans shifted better. I am putting a X-Pipe on my 2017 Triumph today and tomorrow. I will let you know how I feel about my Dyna after I add the Amsoil and put 500 or so miles on it. Like you I have been running Syn 3 since 2009. Take care, ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Great to hear from you Sir, and you're gonna love the Amsoil... the moment you select 1st gear, you'll see the difference! Have fun with the X pipe, that'll pep it up no end... let us know how you get on, will look forward to hearing from you!

[@John-cc1pc]

Now that some time and miles have passed have you noticed any more differences? I saw a different video of you recommending Amsoil. Is that still your preferred and why? Or is there something else I should watch where you go through it. Cheers. All the best. 😊

[@alanpaterson5395]

Just back from a couple of days riding on the island of Arran so good to be able to get out again. Great video and good info especially on the gearbox oil. I find my 09 sporty judders in town I just thought that was a Harley thing. I might look at changing the oils n see if it makes a difference. Thanks for a good video and say hi to Penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Alan, what a fantastic place to ride, so beautiful there, bet you had a great time! Glad you enjoyed the video, take care and enjoy your weekend and thank you always for your kind support, it's much appreciated, D&Px

[@srhintz]

I ordered some Motul 7100 20w50 for the motor. Been using Mobil1 in motor and primary with their gear oil in the box. RedLine was okay but got dirty/seemed noisy the closer to the change interval. $Pricey$

[@alrihani79]

what is ur bike plz and how it wae the motul 7100

[@srhintz]

@@alrihani79 13 HD Fat Bob 103. It is good. It's red to start with so you can really see when to change it.

[@Poppa_82]

I use Harley Davidson's Screaming Eagle SYN3 synthetic 20W50 oil 👌🏽

[@simonstillborn4951]

Some days are just 👌perfect👌 for spending time on the bike. FoXDoG sounds like it running sweeeeet.

[@Moonfleet41]

You got that right!

[@timothykelley4495]

Beautiful country... but it would take me forever to get used to riding on the left side of the road!

[@bez2944]

It would take one day if that. I’ve been doing that ( driving on the left) for a few days every two years and it’s fine. Easy!!

[@johnsumser9743]

It’s surprisingly easy to adapt. I do think, though, that in an emergency, you (I) might revert to the side you are used to and that is not a good thing.

[@luvick848]

Love it, I felt like I was riding with you in that ! 😎 I'm sure I recognised some of those roads ... cool beans 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey hun, reckon we should ride them then..., maybe not ZigZag lol ...unless you're up for it, there's a 100miles of lovelliness out there and Sunday's coming..... xx

[@StevieGstar]

Love the vlog del .. bike sounds amazing .. I enjoy your bike rides and the f@@k right off vlogs you did .. keep the epic channel going mate it's all ways appreciated the hard work you put in

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Steven, really appreciate that, it was a wonderful day out and a fabulous ride!

[@ollieb9875]

Hot today as well! Great ride as ever. Lovely stuff. What happened to FROs? maybe there's nothing to rant about at the moment 😁 be well 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh believe me mate, there's plenty, but it's wasted breath aye?!

[@ollieb9875]

@@Moonfleet41 bit of fun. 😁

[@jonclemons1421]

I'll ask the first dumb question. Could you please list the 3 oil locations and what oil you put in them? I have a 2006 Heritage Softail Classic and I'm tire of spending half a paycheck to change the oils. Keep the videos coming!

[@Moonfleet41]

Check out the playlists on the channel mate, lots of detailed tutorials on there to help you.

[@iainduncan2234]

you look like you really enjoyed that wee run del and why not m8 stunning countryside love the wee country lanes atb m8 iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it Iain, it was a fabulous day out, and i could have turned round and done it again in reverse.. Enjoy your weekend buddy, and thanks for your support.. D&Pxx

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

Sequence of 30 sec Cockpit checks b4 Riding . Nice Countryside Ride 🌳🏍️ . That's what I'll Be missing .. Where's Pen'elope Pit stop . Ahh old Workshop ☕ .

[@ozbusa]

Love the ride and the country going past. Beautiful blue sky.. Sigh.. The houses that are on the road edge freak me out somewhat though.. Thanks for the ride 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@johnmccallum8487]

Few twisties there mate and the bike sounds fantastic

[@jockofthebushveld299]

Lovely sounds on the County Roads Del.

[@thebigbopper6000]

Beautiful country side man. Them back roads would be considered the width of bicycle trails on this side of the swinging hole.. Nice riding sir. 🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, we have some beautiful countryside here, great to get out and put life in perspective!

[@coloradokid1346]

Beautiful ride Del. Love the country side. Bike sounds really good. Hoping to go for a nice ride this morning here is NC. Been raining a lot here since the hurricane. So Del I am thinking of doing the Amsoil in my trans and Primary. I will stay with the Syn3 for the engine oil. Interested on the outcome of this with my Heritage. Great video Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, it was a great day for a ride and i had to make the most of it.. hoping you get better weather so you can get out and pile some miles too.. You'll love the Gearbox improvement when you swap the oil over, not only in the first selection in the morning, but even riding along a flat road in top gear, it just plods along like a smooth locomotive... just how a Harley should be. ! Ride safe buddy.. D&Px

[@bertayoing]

I have a 06 fxsti,use mobil 1 synthetic v twin oil in the engine and primary,and spectro synthetic in the gearbox.had the bike 8 years and never a problem.apart from the price of the said oils.

[@tinks43]

(P) Oh how I miss those country roads! 😥 I bet it was nice to get out and clear your head 😎 enjoy the ☀️

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure was mate, missed so many miles this year, but damn as hell gonna sure catch up before Christmas! Hope you're all well there, and work is going fine, D&Px

[@kwakasakifi]

Exellent vidio mate... 3 is definitely better than one, no question. Magic ride out too. Thanks for sharing. We'll done. 👍🇬🇧🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Peter,👍 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@softailfun]

She sounds sweet mate. Great when the planets align resulting in a perfect day to ride. RSMB.

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right Brother, we get about half a dozen a year like this don't ya reckon and it's rude not to make use of them in the right way!

[@chrisrag1346]

some lovely scenery there Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, good to hear from you again... hope life is good where you are!

[@nevillegreg1]

BelRay is readily available for me, same results as you in my 2004 Sportster. My M8 FXLR, having been under warranty, I cannot do own service in Australia and maintain warranty, so the Dealer, of course, uses Syn 3. As such, I cannot compare just yet.

[@kevinshelley2803]

I'm still in awe of the area you live in and what an incredible day you had for it. Can I ask what the brand of riding shirt is please?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, the brand of the shirt is LM Merlin, protective with an Aramid lining, but not windproof so only good for a warm fine day!

[@kevinshelley2803]

​@@Moonfleet41Thanks for replying Del.

[@justinrodgers9477]

Absolute legend love your videos

[@gerrypowell2748]

Nice sunny ride,keep the faith❤️

[@plop961]

Those are the same 3 I use. . But redline transmission oil is supposed to be even better " for the gearbox. . Cheers

[@MikeButler05]

As you know i have an FXR 1989 and love her to bits , when i first bought her i was advised by an old skool bloke in his shed that just use 1 oil as bike will be used to it , hence i did anyways long story short i met quite a few fxr owners on forums and bike meets and one guy in particular who lives not to far from me said that if i put in the right oil in the right part of the bike i would notice the difference, i was a bit apprehensive but he assured me that it would make a difference so i bit the bullett and changed them ,yes it was more expensive but what a difference it has made she runs smoother ,gear change is slicker and not the clunk i was used to and all in all a better bike , we have now become really good friends and ride together when we can ,

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mike, thank you for sharing your story, what a wonderful way to gain a true friend... and glad you found the right balance for your oils with your bike!

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Using Redline engine and gear oil now. Was using Mobil 1 in all three. Man what what a difference. Absolutely no valve train noise and easy shifts. But its expensive 😫

[@Moonfleet41]

Proper thick gear oil if any kind is always better then engine oil.. ! Good choice.

[@matthewelsey1782]

Sounds lovely and you live in a lovely part of the country looks like Wiltshire

[@Moonfleet41]

North Dorset, and we often cross in to Wiltshire, it's all the same geography, thank you for noticing!

[@matthewelsey1782]

@@Moonfleet41 I live in Wiltshire and sometimes get down your end you have some great roads

[@chrisbrittle4158]

Great vid as always,I'm not a fan of amsoil,when I used it for the engine oil change on my 06 1450 softail it made the engine sound like it had a bag of ball bearings rattling around inside it,went back to harley oil quietend it right down,All the best,ride safe

[@Moonfleet41]

Interesting result, thanks for sharing, i found the same result, but with the oils the other way round.. specially the gearbox oil.!!

[@Skeggybuff]

Nice ride, enjoyed it

[@PkwyDrive13]

Finally! I been waiting for this!

[@blkfld7850]

I usually run Mobil 1 V-twin in the motor, Royal Purple in the trans, and just regular Harley Formula+ gear/primary lube in the primary. Never saw any point in using a $14 or 15 dollar synthetic oil in the primary as the Harley stuff is $8 a quart. To me that’s pretty damn cheap and it does the job. Saves a few dollars every change. Plus it’s rated for 10k mile interval per Harley.

[@mustard92]

Nice vid mate. I'll hopefully be moving up from a 125cc very soon and cruisers appeal to me but I was concerned about the practicality, handling etc. on these sort of rides. This has reassured me.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, first of all, congratulations on moving up from a learner bike, if you think about it, bikes can be grouped in to 4 categories, cruisers, sports, adventure and nakeds... and if you can get yourself a test ride on a few bikes, you'll know instantly what you feel happiest on! So go chat with a few dealers and enjoy the process buddy, have fun, let us know how you get on!

[@jerrys2346]

What a great place to ride. I wish I could bring my old Honda across the pond. I would have trouble with the skinny lanes and riding on the wrong side, though.

[@peppino1435]

Zig Zag hill I've done a few times taking my MV Agusta to the dealer workshop in Ashmore....nice stretch of road and fantastic views

[@zardportugal]

Lovely ride.

[@OSKAR11AU]

Nice bit of info on the oils👍as an engine reconditioner (everything from 2stroke lawn mowers to D10 diesel caterpillars) I can vouch for the benefits of good and correct application of oils. Personally, I changed the family car (petrol 2ltr) my landrover discovery Td5 (2.5ltr diesel) and my BMW k-bikes over to amsoil over 20 years ago and have never looked back -even had great success in my VW 2ltr air cooled campervan (running around in summer temperatures here in Australia will sort out any oils that are not up to scratch) amsoil has and still is protecting my vehicles engines, transmissions etc. So many benefits you can't go wrong 👍(sounds like an advertisement, but it's not)😂 re: warming up and riding off - yeah always a good idea - I'd be mostly concerned about crankshaft big-end wear plus piston wear on a cold motor. Thanks for the video bro 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Alan, got a couple of jobs to do, and then back out for another long ride, and this time with the baffle out... sounds even better then..!

[@TechnMoto]

Excellent ride. Beautiful area 👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, we're priviledged to live in a beautiful place.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

Beautiful old country ! here in Canada we have to be quite careful on narrow grown in roads like that, easy to find yourself staring at a 7 ft tall (at the antlers) buck deer or worse yet a monster moose !!!

[@bigfatpear]

great information. there's nothing quite like riding a harley on a nice sunny day, is there.nice one, son.

[@Moonfleet41]

You got that right!

[@splodge5714]

Nice ride, great filming. I've always thought it better to use the separate oils. Bike sounds good. Cheers.

[@MadMexism]

Dont know where you live, but it is beautiful. Great video sir. Amsoil is a great product, and have it in my M8 softail. Gonna try Motul synthetic, and see how it is.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Rene, we live in North Dorset, a county on the south coast of England, and we're very happy to live here in such a beautiful place.. I was really happy with thew Amsoil, and still using it now, not just a great product but a great company to deal with too. !

[@TheMilitaryBiker]

Thought I recognised those roads mate, love Dorset. Great video. ✌️🇬🇧

[@MotoMirius]

Can’t comment on the oil but the ride was very nicely shot with great sound too. Still investing in cameras to do this as well as I’d like. 👍

[@arthurlynch1549]

HI DEL put a few miles on bike now I just changed the gearbox oil, yes very much a difference better changes both up and down smoother.Just one thing tho what you described as gearbox backlash don't know if you use the term (hunting). at the lower speeds that still there but convinced that's not as pronounced as it was.Can you tell me if the oil purge procedure is the same for my bike 2004 heritage softail classic six speed injection that's getting done next .Gearbox oil change very happy with outcome.

[@Moonfleet41]

Right on Arthur, your motor is the exact same unit as my 05' fatboy i used to make the purge video itself... so you can use that as a guide sure thing.. The thicker oil won't make a 16 year old transmission new again.. but as you've found, it will dampen out a lot of the usual hunting you get on those bikes.

[@brucelee9968]

Valve Tran noise? Good thing, bad or doesn’t matter? Why would it be louder?Sticking with amsoil or switching back to syn3? Thanks......👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Not bad at all, just a little more audible mechanical rustling from the top end, not harmful and nope, I'll be sticking with Amsoil, too much bad rep on Syn3 these days.

[@brucelee9968]

Delboy's Garage Thanks for your reply, greetings from the States.....

[@michaelwilliams3861]

(P) nice one Del, that was so relaxing, i kind of forgot it was a motorbike vid. I dont ride a HD, but that sounded awesome. I will say, every bike type has its uniform, the Helmet was wrong lol. All the best matey, love to you and Penn.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, felt quite conspicious actually, but only the Aria carries the camera so well! Normally an open face on the Harley, specially this time of year and if it's cold, two scarves! But needs must, the video was more important on this occasion, Hope you're keeping well there, D&Px

[@nicholasnarcowich9163]

A very nice video. It has been a long, long time from my last "go for a ride, ride" work & home, that is me 5-6 days a week, for the last several years. I do have the next oil changes on the shelf, 50K miles is only 2K away... & after that, I think will try the AMS oil, engine oil. I change every 2,500 miles & yes, I know the book says 5K is fine, I just don't trust that for engine oil & filter change interval. I like clean oil, for a long life. I have seen the company go 12, 15, 20k miles, between changes, & I am on my 3rd FedEx truck now. Oil is cheap, engines & transmissions are not, change oil often is my moto... clean oil for trouble free operation :-) Love your videos :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

I can't argue with your philosophy there Sir, it's a known historic fact that American war ships used to run Harley big twin engines as their bilge pump drives, and they would work on a constant oil change basis from a 200 gallon tank and would usually last at least 100k hours before they were worn out... so you're dead right, oil is everything!