Any Amsoil Love?

gregg877 · 03-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Approaching the first oil change on my 08 Nomad, and was wondering if there is anybody here running amsoil in their bike. I've been using it since 05 in my 1500 Meanstreak, and noticed improvement in noise, gas economy and overall running, but since Kawasaki's change to the 1600 powerplant, figured I'd ask before I just went and did it on my newer one.

Thanks, Gregg

waterman · 03-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Yep, been using amsoil in all my vehicles including the 1600.

redjay · 03-28-2009, 11:09 AM

Hi, I am using Amsoil in my 05.

gregg877 · 03-28-2009, 11:52 AM

Kewl,

Any idea's where I can get a service manual for my 1600 Nomad? Really dont want to pay $59 for a factory manual, and the clymer manual only covers the 1500's. Can't seem to find anything on the web either.

Thanks, Gregg

gregg877 · 03-28-2009, 12:03 PM

Hey, check it out, found this complete factory service manual for the 1600 Nomad's, enjoy!

http://filestoshare.testsajten.se/20...sic_Tourer.pdf

Gregg

mrfuni · 03-28-2009, 01:33 PM

Use it when I can get it in my '07. I believe it does make a difference.

cactusjack · 03-28-2009, 02:33 PM

No love here. I don't care for how they market it. If it's such a superior product, it should be sold in stores.

caper · 03-28-2009, 03:48 PM

I am intrested in the amsoil .But the milage they say between oil changes???? Is it true and how long do you guys go before an oil changs?

blowndodge · 03-28-2009, 05:18 PM

Snake oil!

If there ever was an oil that could live up to the hype of Amsoil, manufactures would have bought the company and used that oil in their products thereby reducing maintenence costs on their engines because amsoil lubed so much better!!!!!

Think about it. what manufacture would NOT use it if it made their engines last longer as all the hype indicates???

faxxxy · 03-28-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Think about it. what manufacture would NOT use it if it made their engines last longer as all the hype indicates???

Lets see.. If I knew of a substance that would make my product last longer and thus causing a longer turn around between my sales, I would hope no one found out about it.

Drug dealers make their money on the comeback.. ;)

ezmoney · 03-28-2009, 08:16 PM

marketing bs

bosko · 03-28-2009, 08:30 PM

Oh boy another oil thread. ::)

I run Amsoil 10w40 in all my bikes. Miracle oil? perhaps not but it is a true synthetic oil and I get a great price from a dealer in GP.

waterman · 03-28-2009, 08:54 PM

Same here Bosko. Oh boy another oil thread????

Snake oil, probably not. Far superior, again probably not. Asking which oil is best is like asking which make of pickup is best, Ford or Chevy. Everyone has their opinion and if they have had good success with a certain product, so be it.

Me, I have had very good results with Amsoil. I have run their intervals on oil changes (25,000 miles) in the PU and cars for 15 years without any problem. Truck has 210,000 and still doesn't burn any oil. What really sold me was the viscosity at extremely cold temps. When the temps hit -20 or below, regular oil is like syrup. The oil pressure goes thru the roof on a cold start. Synthetics, ran on the low side of the oil pressure until it warmed up and then was where it should run. That was enough to sell me.

Everyone doesn't run the same oil, gas company, mechanic so on so forth and I am sure you can find people who swear by every and any product or company as the best.

If you want snakeoils, get in my business. Everytime I turn around someone is selling some miracle product.

dogdoc · 03-29-2009, 02:38 PM

probably no better than any other oil. they want you to BELIEVE it is better so they can sell you a case at a very high price. if you THINK its better. Buy it. I will not.

macmac · 03-29-2009, 03:56 PM

I would hold off for the 2nd oil change if I were you... If your first oil change is 600 miles IMO that is too soon to go to synthetic oil. I like no less than 1,000 miles and prefer 1,500 befoe syn oils are used.

be sure to 'discover' the side drain, and use it exclusively, and don't forget which end of the screen goes IN!

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waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Any Amsoil Love? Yep, been using amsoil in all my vehicles including the 1600. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	Any Amsoil Love? Hi, I am using Amsoil in my 05.
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gregg877 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Any Amsoil Love? Kewl, Any idea's where I can get a service manual for my 1600 Nomad? Really dont want to pay $59 for a factory manual, and the clymer manual only covers the 1500's. Can't seem to find anything on the web either. Thanks, Gregg
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03-28-2009, 12:03 PM	#5
gregg877 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Any Amsoil Love? Hey, check it out, found this complete factory service manual for the 1600 Nomad's, enjoy! http://filestoshare.testsajten.se/20...sic_Tourer.pdf Gregg Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-28-2009, 01:33 PM	#6
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Any Amsoil Love? Use it when I can get it in my '07. I believe it does make a difference.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Any Amsoil Love? No love here. I don't care for how they market it. If it's such a superior product, it should be sold in stores. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-28-2009, 03:48 PM	#8
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Any Amsoil Love? I am intrested in the amsoil .But the milage they say between oil changes???? Is it true and how long do you guys go before an oil changs? __________________ Live in the NOW !
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03-28-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Any Amsoil Love? Snake oil! If there ever was an oil that could live up to the hype of Amsoil, manufactures would have bought the company and used that oil in their products thereby reducing maintenence costs on their engines because amsoil lubed so much better!!!!! Think about it. what manufacture would NOT use it if it made their engines last longer as all the hype indicates??? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-28-2009, 08:16 PM	#11
ezmoney Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Moulton, Alabama Posts: 77	Any Amsoil Love? marketing bs
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03-28-2009, 08:30 PM	#12
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	Any Amsoil Love? Oh boy another oil thread. ::) I run Amsoil 10w40 in all my bikes. Miracle oil? perhaps not but it is a true synthetic oil and I get a great price from a dealer in GP.
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03-28-2009, 08:54 PM	#13
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Any Amsoil Love? Same here Bosko. Oh boy another oil thread???? Snake oil, probably not. Far superior, again probably not. Asking which oil is best is like asking which make of pickup is best, Ford or Chevy. Everyone has their opinion and if they have had good success with a certain product, so be it. Me, I have had very good results with Amsoil. I have run their intervals on oil changes (25,000 miles) in the PU and cars for 15 years without any problem. Truck has 210,000 and still doesn't burn any oil. What really sold me was the viscosity at extremely cold temps. When the temps hit -20 or below, regular oil is like syrup. The oil pressure goes thru the roof on a cold start. Synthetics, ran on the low side of the oil pressure until it warmed up and then was where it should run. That was enough to sell me. Everyone doesn't run the same oil, gas company, mechanic so on so forth and I am sure you can find people who swear by every and any product or company as the best. If you want snakeoils, get in my business. Everytime I turn around someone is selling some miracle product. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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03-29-2009, 02:38 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Any Amsoil Love? probably no better than any other oil. they want you to BELIEVE it is better so they can sell you a case at a very high price. if you THINK its better. Buy it. I will not.
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03-29-2009, 03:56 PM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Any Amsoil Love? I would hold off for the 2nd oil change if I were you... If your first oil change is 600 miles IMO that is too soon to go to synthetic oil. I like no less than 1,000 miles and prefer 1,500 befoe syn oils are used. be sure to 'discover' the side drain, and use it exclusively, and don't forget which end of the screen goes IN! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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