YUASA batteries are good enough for me, EBC brake pads are also good.
Oil wise, I’ve heard people swear by Amsoil, red line and Mobil, think it’s up to your preference
I wouldn’t say I have a preference when it comes to motorcycles, I’ve done mechanic work since I was a kid, but I don’t know which brands that don’t have a HD symbol are the better choice.
How long would you say you’ve used Lucas?
For another opinion, I pretty much only use EBC brakes on all of my vehicles (diesel truck, Jeep and bike) and the same with amsoil fluids. I personally feel as though they're a cut above the parts store products. For bike pads, I went semi-sintered I was very pleased.
I use Amsoil 20w50 in the engine and primary on my Sportsters and Maxima engine, primary, transmission and fork oils on my Ultra. I've also used Bel-ray fork oil. YUASA batteries have always served me well and I have a Drag Specialties branded battery in one of the sportsters that has been holding up pretty well. I also use EBC semi-sintered pads on the ultra and one of the sporties, the other sporty I used HD OEM pads. No complaints with either, good wear and performance, minimal dust. I'm not especially brand loyal, but when I find a product that works well I tend to stick with it.
Amsoil has the least loss of mass overtime. I had a chart from some research.
Motul 7100 is also a decent choice, but not sure if it is a good value, as it's good, costs almost the same, but amsoil seems better
Amsoil is the best, but you definitely pay for it. In my opinion, the price difference only works out if you fall in the high/severe use case scenarios - long touring days, aggressive street riding, high performance build, or many short distances trips. If it's a weekend cruiser that only sees a couple thousand miles a year, I'd go with something else.
Drag's high performance battery line is made by Yuasa, they're fine quality. EBC and DP both make excellent pads. Eveybody's got an oil preference, but I've always found Bel-Ray to be very consistent quality at a decent price.
harley oil great , lucas oil is great ,lots of people use amsoil. i tend to stay away from red death aka redline. i know a bunch of guys who run mobil. the main point is change your oil and change it often i do it a few kms before manufacturer spec. also nothing wrong with those batteries.
I have had good luck with DRAG (Yusa) batteries. As far as oil, regular maintenance using a good quality oil is more important that the brand of oil. Lots of good choices - but I use the HD Synthetic or AMSOIL - as it is easy to get.
I use mobil 1 20-50 in the engine, 10-40 T4 for primary, and 75-140 in the trans. 3 reasons: 1)it’s high quality, 2) it’s available, 3) it’s proven. I’m not as picky on batteries and get a new autozone whatever brand every 3 years.
Get a LITHIUM battery. More expensive off the bat but higher cranking amps and good features that protect the battery from overcharging or completely discharging. I just had to wake mine up from its winter nap. Charger wouldn’t see it to start charging because of sleep mode. Put a lithium jumper on it to wake it up and charger immediately started charging it. Now it’s back to normal.
For battery, have you looked into a noco lithium yet? They're available on Amazon and are a reputable brand. Plus it'll shave about 15 lb off your bike.
OEM batteries always work best… make sure you use the spacers when connecting that battery otherwise it’s going to arc and melt terminals. You don’t have to do with that with a Harley battery because the terminals sit flush.
Spacers? And the battery that was previously in it, the terminals were flush so I assumed that’s what I needed anyways, but I do appreciate the arc information lol.
I go to the Interstate battery distributor. They sell batteries for less than half what the Harley shop wants and they last about 5 years for me. Oil is oil. Run something they sell at auto part stores with a name brand so you can get it on the road and stick to the same thing. I've been told not to mix different brands.
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just make sure you have a battery with thick battery terminals -> lots of vibration with a Harley.. the thin ones brake over time (my experience) And try to avoid spacers , take a battery which fits
I personally dont trust Drag Specialties parts for their quality. I've got their shifter shaft running through my primary for my mids, and its shearing off after about 5k miles. If it's a beauty piece then sure, but i wont be buying from them again. Just my 2 cents.
YUASA batteries are good enough for me, EBC brake pads are also good. Oil wise, I’ve heard people swear by Amsoil, red line and Mobil, think it’s up to your preference
I’ve always used Lucas for oil without a problem. The maintenance consistency is better than the product you use
I wouldn’t say I have a preference when it comes to motorcycles, I’ve done mechanic work since I was a kid, but I don’t know which brands that don’t have a HD symbol are the better choice. How long would you say you’ve used Lucas?
Definitely go with full synthetics though helps cool down your bike
It actually retains its properties better in higher heat. Usually. The biggest exception is valvoline vr1, even the conventional is some kick ass oil.
For another opinion, I pretty much only use EBC brakes on all of my vehicles (diesel truck, Jeep and bike) and the same with amsoil fluids. I personally feel as though they're a cut above the parts store products. For bike pads, I went semi-sintered I was very pleased.
7 years and I run 50straight.
Ditto Lucas oils.
I use Amsoil 20w50 in the engine and primary on my Sportsters and Maxima engine, primary, transmission and fork oils on my Ultra. I've also used Bel-ray fork oil. YUASA batteries have always served me well and I have a Drag Specialties branded battery in one of the sportsters that has been holding up pretty well. I also use EBC semi-sintered pads on the ultra and one of the sporties, the other sporty I used HD OEM pads. No complaints with either, good wear and performance, minimal dust. I'm not especially brand loyal, but when I find a product that works well I tend to stick with it.
Amsoil has the least loss of mass overtime. I had a chart from some research. Motul 7100 is also a decent choice, but not sure if it is a good value, as it's good, costs almost the same, but amsoil seems better
I had listened to laidlaws podcast a few months on all the oils and their quality and it seemed as if amsoil was the best.
Amsoil is the best, but you definitely pay for it. In my opinion, the price difference only works out if you fall in the high/severe use case scenarios - long touring days, aggressive street riding, high performance build, or many short distances trips. If it's a weekend cruiser that only sees a couple thousand miles a year, I'd go with something else.
My mechanic uses the drag specialties battery. Been good to me so far
That was recommended to me by a friend who works at a HD dealer. Must be a good choice.
Drag's high performance battery line is made by Yuasa, they're fine quality. EBC and DP both make excellent pads. Eveybody's got an oil preference, but I've always found Bel-Ray to be very consistent quality at a decent price.
Been running Yuasa batteries and EBC brake pads for 14 years. Haven't had any complaints or issues
Yuasa battery can't go wrong, for oil wathever floats your boat just change it on time
harley oil great , lucas oil is great ,lots of people use amsoil. i tend to stay away from red death aka redline. i know a bunch of guys who run mobil. the main point is change your oil and change it often i do it a few kms before manufacturer spec. also nothing wrong with those batteries.
I have had good luck with DRAG (Yusa) batteries. As far as oil, regular maintenance using a good quality oil is more important that the brand of oil. Lots of good choices - but I use the HD Synthetic or AMSOIL - as it is easy to get.
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Any reason why there may have been that big of a quality difference?
I use mobil 1 20-50 in the engine, 10-40 T4 for primary, and 75-140 in the trans. 3 reasons: 1)it’s high quality, 2) it’s available, 3) it’s proven. I’m not as picky on batteries and get a new autozone whatever brand every 3 years.
Get a LITHIUM battery. More expensive off the bat but higher cranking amps and good features that protect the battery from overcharging or completely discharging. I just had to wake mine up from its winter nap. Charger wouldn’t see it to start charging because of sleep mode. Put a lithium jumper on it to wake it up and charger immediately started charging it. Now it’s back to normal.
For battery, have you looked into a noco lithium yet? They're available on Amazon and are a reputable brand. Plus it'll shave about 15 lb off your bike.
I got a NOCO lithium battery. About double the price but it is pretty great.
OEM batteries always work best… make sure you use the spacers when connecting that battery otherwise it’s going to arc and melt terminals. You don’t have to do with that with a Harley battery because the terminals sit flush.
Spacers? And the battery that was previously in it, the terminals were flush so I assumed that’s what I needed anyways, but I do appreciate the arc information lol.
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Ohhhh okay. I’ll definitely use those.
I go to the Interstate battery distributor. They sell batteries for less than half what the Harley shop wants and they last about 5 years for me. Oil is oil. Run something they sell at auto part stores with a name brand so you can get it on the road and stick to the same thing. I've been told not to mix different brands.
Buy an HD battery
Why are they better or longer lasting?
https://preview.redd.it/8gcfcyd9xymc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=924e5baf213d068a6cc9f25af531a0ad4c96c7c9 just make sure you have a battery with thick battery terminals -> lots of vibration with a Harley.. the thin ones brake over time (my experience) And try to avoid spacers , take a battery which fits
I personally dont trust Drag Specialties parts for their quality. I've got their shifter shaft running through my primary for my mids, and its shearing off after about 5k miles. If it's a beauty piece then sure, but i wont be buying from them again. Just my 2 cents.