PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils
are specially formulated with premium synthetic base stocks
and robust additive packages to provide tough lubricating
protection in the most demanding operations. They are
recommended for use in all four-cycle motorcycle and ATV
engines, including those with wet clutch systems.
WEAR PROTECTION
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils
are specially formulated with high levels of zinc and
phosphorous for superior protection of cam lobes and other
high pressure components. Testing shows that AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide up to 80 percent better
wear protection than other motorcycle oils (see graph).
Some four-cycle motorcycle
and ATV transmissions and engines share an oil sump, so the
engine oil also provides wear protection to the transmission
gears. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils also provide
superior lubricating protection in the engines, primary
chaincases and transmissions of Most Harley-Davidson®
motorcycles, including Evolution XL, Evolution 1340, Twin
Cam 88 and 88B, Revolution and Buell models.
FRICTION MODIFIER FREE
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils contain no friction modifiers, making them ideal for
motorcycle and ATV engines. The friction modifier free
formulation of AMSOIL ensures dependable starting, smooth
running, good fuel efficiency, desirable stall speeds and
clutch compatibility.
TEMPERATURE AND PERFORMANCE
AMSOIL High Performance
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide superior performance.
Their outstanding low temperature fluidity ensures easy
cranking, dependable starting and fast post-startup
protection. The superior high-temperature protection ensures
the formation of a clean, protective film of oil between
working parts during high-temperature, high-stress
operations.
High-temperature operations
often lead to the thermal degradation and oxidation of
conventional oils, which leads to the formation of deposits,
sludge and varnish. AMSOIL withstands thermal degradation
and oxidation at higher temperatures than conventional oils
do, ensuring clean, dependable performance in high-stress,
high-temperature operations. Especially in air-cooled
engines.
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL High Performance
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils may be used in all four-cycle air-
and liquid-cooled gasoline motorcycle engines requiring any
of the following specifications:
API SJ, SH, SG, SF, CF,
CD, JASO MA
AMSOIL High Performance
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils are excellent for use in two-cycle
motorcycle transmissions where a JASO MA fluid is
recommended.
In general, Japanese
motorcycles use 10W-40 (AMF) while US and European
motorcycles use
20W-50
(AMV). Check your owner's manual.
MIXING
AMSOIL
AMSOIL High Performance
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils are compatible with conventional
petroleum oils; however, mixing AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils with
conventional motorcycle oils may shorten the drain periods
and compromise the superior quality of AMSOIL Motorcycle
Oils. Because AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils are formulated to
provide superior lubrication performance, engine oil
additives or aftermarket products are not recommended for
use with AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils.
SERVICE
LIFE
Change AMSOIL High
Performance Synthetic Motorcycle Oil according to
manufacturer's recommendations without oil filtration. With
oil filtration, change oil up to two times longer than
manufacturer's recommendations or six months, whichever
comes first. When using an AMSOIL SDF or SMF filter, change
filter at two times the manufacturer's recommendations.
Hastings or other filter brands should be changed at
manufacturer's recommendations.
RACING
ENGINES
Change AMF and AMV at
intervals specified by used oil analysis.
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TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (revised 1/04)
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AMSOIL HIGH
PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC 10W-40 MOTORCYCLE OIL
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Kinematic Viscosity @
100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
14.6 |
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Kinematic Viscosity @
40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
87.8 |
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Viscosity Index (ASTM
D-2270) |
173 |
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CCS Viscosity (ASTM
D2602) |
4500 @
-25°C |
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-97) |
-48 (-54) |
| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) |
230 (446) |
| High Temperature/High Shear Viscosity
@ 150°C , 1.0 x 106 s-1 (ASTM D
4683), cP |
4.2 |
| Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D-4172 @ 40
kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour), Scar in mm |
0.40 |
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Noack Volatility, %
weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D-5800) |
6.6 |
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Total Base Number |
>12.0 |