[APHATMOUSE]

I didn't think to ask deep enough about the oil......

I know you have Amsoil in the Vision- and I "think" it shows since this bike is very very quiet and smooth compared to my 2010 XC.

Questions....

did you use an aftermarket oil filter on the bike- or just the standard victory part?

I know you went through one oil change using standard vic oil- how long would say until you noticed any possible difference between that and the Amsoil?

I have an oil change kit that one of my buddies won at a Demo truck tour day so I may use it and see what I do or do not notice...

any other tricks or things that I should know?

also- I dropped off the planet for a bit due to work emergency, but I should be back to the real world now- and your net is in the mail!

And again- thank you Frank for such a smooth and professional transaction- you were very, very awesome and I hope it comes back around to you on your future bike buys!


-aphatmouse

 

[bubba]

I didn't think to ask deep enough about the oil......

I know you have Amsoil in the Vision- and I "think" it shows since this bike is very very quiet and smooth compared to my 2010 XC.

Questions....

did you use an aftermarket oil filter on the bike- or just the standard victory part?
I only use Vic Filters

I know you went through one oil change using standard vic oil- how long would say until you noticed any possible difference between that and the Amsoil?
Only the first was Vics, you hear the difference instantly

I have an oil change kit that one of my buddies won at a Demo truck tour day so I may use it and see what I do or do not notice...
Won one myself a couple of years ago. Put it in my Hammer, when I rode the bike a couple of days after the change, I thought there was something wrong with the bike. Then I remembered it was the oil.

any other tricks or things that I should know?
Warm the bike up before you change the oil.

also- I dropped off the planet for a bit due to work emergency, but I should be back to the real world now- and your net is in the mail!

And again- thank you Frank for such a smooth and professional transaction- you were very, very awesome and I hope it comes back around to you on your future bike buys!
You are Welcome

-aphatmouse

 

[MNstads]

I realize this may make me sound a bit retarded so bear with me....I'm going to try AMS oil for my next change and I see they have no 20w-40 but that the 10-40 (according to AMS oil) is okay for the 20-40 air cooled motors. I just wanted to make sure before I buy that I am looking at the right stuff. Thanx

 

[bikeriderga]

Run Amsoil 10w40 in my Vic and have since 2500 miles. That was almost 25,000 ago.

 

[Barry]

I realize this may make me sound a bit retarded so bear with me....I'm going to try AMS oil for my next change and I see they have no 20w-40 but that the 10-40 (according to AMS oil) is okay for the 20-40 air cooled motors. I just wanted to make sure before I buy that I am looking at the right stuff. Thanx

Yes, if you check the Amsoil website they specifically recommend their 10-40 for Victorys.

 

[bubba]

I run the 20/40

 

[dsjr70]

I realize this may make me sound a bit retarded so bear with me....I'm going to try AMS oil for my next change and I see they have no 20w-40 but that the 10-40 (according to AMS oil) is okay for the 20-40 air cooled motors. I just wanted to make sure before I buy that I am looking at the right stuff. Thanx

Amsoil says its okay, Victory does not... You decide... Let the flaming begin

 

[OneThumb]

I realize this may make me sound a bit retarded so bear with me....I'm going to try AMS oil for my next change and I see they have no 20w-40 but that the 10-40 (according to AMS oil) is okay for the 20-40 air cooled motors. I just wanted to make sure before I buy that I am looking at the right stuff. Thanx

Amsoil says its okay, Victory does not... You decide... Let the flaming begin

Here we go.
I thought Amsoil only had 10-40 and 20-50 for V-Twins.
20-40?
http://www.worldsbestoil.ca/amsoilforMotorcyclesScooters.php
Study of MC Oils: http://www.amsoil.com/products/streetbikes/WhitePaper.aspx

 

[dsjr70]

"It's alive! It's a-li-va!
-Dr. Frankenstein

Hey I have to give a newbie both sides, cant let Bubba have all the fun

 

[MNstads]

haha. and this is where I sit back and become informed...er...entertained

 

[OneThumb]

It's all Bubba's fault, he's misinformed. LOL
I choose to use Pure Victory Oil in my KP.
It's your choice to make.

 

[bobbyg]

Amsoil Lubed Victory Bound for National Museum

http://amsoil.syntheticmotoroilstod...soil-lubed-victory-bound-for-national-museum/

 

[dsjr70]

Amsoil Lubed Victory Bound for National Museum

http://amsoil.syntheticmotoroilstod...soil-lubed-victory-bound-for-national-museum/

and Syd has over 100,000 miles on hers using Vic oil? I will say this again (and probably again) I am not saying Amsoil is bad I just wouldnt feel comfortably recommending it.

 

[Gossamer]

you could always use a 15w40 flavor as well that's a 'diesel' blend. I'm not saying I do it because personally I think Amsoil is just too expensive and little harder to get a hold of.

 

[Bigfoot]

According to Amsoil's own data, Victory's oil scored very high.

 

[APHATMOUSE]

Amsoil is coming out of the Vision and Vic oil is going in today...

Mainly for self education and because I have a free vic oil change kit on hand... we have a 500 mile weekend planned this weekend so this will be a perfect chance to compare!

I hated how loud my XC trans/engine whine combo were so if moving off of amsoil makes the Vision sound like my XC did- i'll punch myself in the crotch. And promptly put Amsoil back in.

Will be interesting to see though!

 

[ddawg]

Amsoil is coming out of the Vision and Vic oil is going in today...

Mainly for self education and because I have a free vic oil change kit on hand... we have a 500 mile weekend planned this weekend so this will be a perfect chance to compare!

I hated how loud my XC trans/engine whine combo were so if moving off of amsoil makes the Vision sound like my XC did- i'll punch myself in the crotch. And promptly put Amsoil back in.

Will be interesting to see though!

Good luck!!!!

 

[mjw930]

I hated how loud my XC trans/engine whine combo were so if moving off of amsoil makes the Vision sound like my XC did- i'll punch myself in the crotch. And promptly put Amsoil back in.

Will be interesting to see though!

Not advocating Amsoil but wear a cup.........

 

[scottb]

i'll punch myself in the crotch.

Aphatmouse......that is the second time you have said that onthis site.....seek help.