Hey Harley Davidson enthusiasts, the leaves have fallen in the north and the temperatures have dropped in the south, all in preparation for winter. The new year is right around the corner, and the beginning of the rally season will be upon us before we know it. Have you thought about servicing your bike yet?
Most of you know that there is a mad rush in dealerships just as spring is coming; it creates a backlog in the service departments everywhere. Many motorcyclists wait until the last minute to get ready because riding and fixing up their motorcycles aren't in the forefront of their minds due to the season or the weather. It seems that this happens every year.
Waiting until the last minute to get ready to ride may be more costly than you realize. When you wait until springtime to get in for service, you spend more of your precious time waiting for an appointment and spend more of your energy wondering (stressing!) if you'll get your bike back in time for the first big event of the season. It's a major disappointment when you can't take those early season rides because you waited too long to get your bike into the shop.
Servicing your bike in the winter months, rather than waiting until spring, will help keep you excited about riding. And when the service is complete, you'll be ready to ride again, so as soon as that first warm spring day hits, you can hit the road.
Even though most enthusiasts don't work on their own bikes these days, some may still like to go to Daytona or some other springtime run or event early. Most of us want to show off any work they've done, or have had done, to their motorcycles and see what everyone else has done to their bikes in the off season.
Events like these may be months away, but they will be here before you can say GroundHog Day. We encourge you to start your modifications early so when it is time to head to Daytona, all the work and modifications you want done to your bike will be complete, and you will be ready to head out on the highway in style and ride with confidence.
So, let me give you a few pointers! Did you know that the old oil left in your bike in the wintertime breaks down and causes rust inside your engine. Yep, most of these oils only pass the API (American Petroleum Institute) specifications. But, not AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50. AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil is designed for the hot grueling heats of summer and the times when your bike is setting in the garage during the cold months.
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the result of extensive research, and it is specially formulated to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of air-cooled engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common to short trips and storage.
AMSOIL delivers superior rust protection . Motorcycles are prone to rust from storage, humidity and short drives. Rust can cause major damage such as roller bearing failure, uncontrolled wear, compression loss and blow-by. Good rust protection, however, comes by design and is not natural to engine oils. Unlike many motorcycle oils, AMSOIL MCV contains special anti-rust agents. It passes the ASTM D-1748 humidity cabinet rust test and clearly demonstrates superior rust protection (see photos below).
After viewing the tests, and using AMSOIL 20W-50 for over 7 years now. I have never found a better product for my pride and joy. My Harley Davidson Road King is my baby, and if you know anything about babies, you want nothing but the best for them.
So, in closing I would like to say, Don't neglect your bike during the winter months with letting the oil set for months. Go ahead and service your bike before you put it up for the season. If your like me, money is to hard to come by to let your investment just sit there and rust. Use AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil and have a peace of mind.
Also, check out our Blog dated 12/01/07 on AMSOIL In The West-A Harley Trip!!
For further reading about AMSOIL vs Harleys Sceamin Eagle Oil -CLICK HERE
AMSOIL 20W-50 Rust Test
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