New Oil Choice

I'm not an oil fanatic (they'll be along shortly ;-), but, personally, I wouldn't go with an unknown brand. It says they mix oil and additives from various factories, so it may not even be consistent. The price isn't really that low either.
By the ounce I think Liquid Moly is less expensive
and for just a few cents more/ounce you can go with Motul 7100 which is excellent.
 
This looks like a great choice for an oil change. Amazon.com. The standards exceed what the manual calls for. Plus very reasonably priced.
Some of the Indian Motorcycle forum members have been buying 5 gal pails for their bikes.
 
I'm not an oil fanatic (they'll be along shortly ;-), but, personally, I wouldn't go with an unknown brand. It says they mix oil and additives from various factories, so it may not even be consistent. The price isn't really that low either.
By the ounce I think Liquid Moly is less expensive
and for just a few cents more/ounce you can go with Motul 7100 which is excellent.
what do you think about motul 300V, I am using that for last 1 year.
 
This looks like a great choice for an oil change. Amazon.com. The standards exceed what the manual calls for. Plus very reasonably priced.
Some of the Indian Motorcycle forum members have been buying 5 gal pails for their bikes.
I've been using it for a year now in my Triumph as well as my Indian and it's been great. My Indian instantly started shifting better which I think is probably due to the fact that I was switching from semi-synthetic to full synthetic. I haven't noticed any difference in the Triumph but then I was using Castrol previously which is good quality oil. If you buy it by the 12 pack it's only $7.85 a liter !!
 
I have been using AMsoil in my Rocket and it’s been great. Any good quality Synthetic will be more than fine. For me I want a synthetic because it can really sit over winter and not get corrosive with how long the winters are here in Calgary so that’s why I overspend on oil for peace of mind. I never cheap out on oil, gas and tires.
 
I want a fully synthetic oil that is Jaso and MA2 certified in the right viscosity. The acid test is in how the tranny shifts when you're getting ready to change the oil compared to when you first install. Also, does the oil maintain it's viscosity rating. Non synthetics don't. I find oils like Mobil 4T and Amzoil maintain their viscosity and shift smoothness through the oils life (Haven't tried Motul). Other brands tend to get snatchy (if I can use that word to describe it) by the time the oil is ready for a switch. This stuff looks like it has all the right things going for it... even manufactured in Texas... All we need are some reviews on the shifting characteristics throughout the oil life.
 
Motul 300v is my go to when I am going to be riding often/a bunch. 3k miles, change it out. Now, later in the year, Nov-Feb, I use the Motul 7100 with detergents, etc. that is an awesome oil if you only ride occasionally. Oil science/opinions can make your head hurt. This is what I have come up with. Now let’s talk oil filters. 😇
 
Oh boy oh boy, another oil thread!:D
It's been forever..... at least a week 🤣

what do you think about motul 300V, I am using that for last 1 year.

It's excellent, but it is designed to be more of a racing oil that requires more frequent change intervals. As @Nashvegas said, the 7100 has detergents and is a better option, in general.
 
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