How can AMSOIL recommend 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil for use in the primary chaincases and transmissions of certain motorcycles?

 

AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is engineered with premium additive packages specifically designed to provide high performance in motorcycle engines, transmissions and primary chaincases. However, if a customer does not want to use it in all three sumps, AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Transmission Fluid (MVT) and Synthetic V-Twin Primary Fluid (MVP) are secondary recommendations.

Our 20W-50 actually has a higher viscosity at operating temperature than a typical 75W-90. The top of the 90WT SAE gear oil scale is now in the 110 range so our oil meets that centistoke rating (cSt). (The industry re-named the upper end of the 90 category and the lower part of the 140 scale to 110).

 

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Accurate comparison of oil types and their viscosity.

The primary oil’s viscosity isn’t as critical as the engine or gearbox but the mak-up of that product is quite unique. AMSOIL’s 20W50 MCV is the corporate’s main choice but for years a 2nd choice per AMSOIL and Harley Davidson was a 10W40 based product, thus the new AMSOIL primary fluid (MVP). This seems to enhance (finding) shifting to neutral and make clutch actuation a little easier.

The MCV 20W-50 is ideal in the transmission as it’s the only one on the market formulated with additives to aid in storage. An anti-corrosive additive improves gearbox life which is another bonus when using AMSOIL products.

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