Amsoil Oil Analysis Honda Goldwing 

I put the cheapest shit I can find in my brand new Goldwing and it works just great! You're old enough to know better too shit you're putting in it's just a waste of fucking money! Last time I was around Memphis was the Naval Air Station in Millington Tennessee... those were the days and no I didn't go see Elvis. And no I don't ever plan on putting any name brand expensive oil in my brand new Goldwing I will stick to the super tech cheap Walmart shit which works just as good as that fucking shit you're using and or even better..... and I really don't give a shit how often people change their oil if they want to waste their money it's none of my goddamn business. I just know that it cost me less than $20 to do a full oil and filter change so put that in your pipe and smoke it!

I run Amsoil and love it. Noticed considerable improvement in smoothness in shifting and overall performance once I switched to Amsoil in my '08.

25 degrees in Indiana my brother, and a bud lite for me this evening!! 🍺 be safe Mr. Mike. Good video my friend.👍🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸😊

Mike Amsoil is what I'm going to use when I get my Goldwing still working on it ride safe Brad from Florida

I used Amsoil on my 2007 and it ran great. I’m going to use it in my 2018 on the next change. I like the new intro.

I enjoy changing my oil to see how good it’s working by looking at the change in color and what not.I love my motul racing oil.it gives me smoother shifting I’ve noticed and it has ester in it.thanks for the video

Great info. Reinforces my decision to use this same oil on my 2018 Voyager 1700

Bought my first Goldwing last spring (2010 w/ 8900 miles). I changed it after 3500 miles, was still very clean. Will probably start stretching it out a lot more. Thanks!

Great information and video Memphis Mike.

Double M! Absolutely GREAT video and information provided! I have always wanted to do this but did not where and thought it WB expensive! Stay warm there! Just a cool 20 degrees here in the mitten! LTMV & Until Next Time;;;

For 45 years, I was the every 3,000 mile oil change gun. So, when I purchased a new 2016 Ford Eco-Boost pickup truck I decided to follow the recommended oil change intervals listed in the owner manual. It suggested 1 year, or every 10,000 miles, or when the engine computer tells you to change oil. I drove the truck for 9,448 miles when the change oil soon alert came on. Some of those miles were done towing 7 to 8 thousand pounds. Just food for thought for the every 3,000 mile people (I was one of those people but not anymore).

Great video Mike! I've been using Amsoil in 2012 Goldwing for about 5 years now......I swear by it. I change it about every 7 or 8 thousand miles. Every once in a while I'll use Honda conventional oil including my last oil change and I'll change that a bit sooner. Nice hearing from you & enjoy that bourbon brother! Say hi to Chris and the boys.

Aimsoil metric aswell with honda filter and I do the change roughly every 10...11000 kms... that's roughly 6 to 7 k miles... still going strong... cheers John

Memphis mike you do a good job

Simple and to the point...thanks for the info

Hi Mike Nice to see ya again. I use Amsoil 15W-60W in my Indian chieftain. Great oil!!!

When I was out there riding hard I change my oil Every Spring, that's it, regular Honda oil, I start my bike up... man and it sound like a brand new Goldwing🎁🎁🎁

Hay Mike thanks for posting this video. Your right about the various opinion on oils. Just like the type of bikes people ride it comes down to what makes you happy. I had a 2009 gl1800 and changing that oil was easy compared to the three compartments in my ultra limited and cheaper two regardless of what brand of oil you use.

I use amsoil all the time in my harleys .. Great stuff

Great vid Mike, I've used Amsoil in my 2012 Harley FLHTK with nary a problem, but on a lark I decided to try RedLine in the engine and the Shock Proof (pepto bismo) in the transmission. I tried their primary oil but there was a knocking in the primary. Had a qt of Amsoil in the cabinet and it solved all knocking, that primary oil really stunk up my garage. I'm going to try Spectro products next. Keep up the good work...will be in Menphis for Christmas.

I've been doing 5k mile oil changes with Rotella T6 in the Vic since the first oil change.....Now with almost 60k on the bike, she still does not burn a drop of oil and runs like a champ, also my clutch is still strong as ever. BTW: the Vic has a wet clutch which is the primary reason I do changes every 5k.

Great vid. Keep up the good work.

I am a new GoldWing owner but I use Amsoil in my Harley and the previous owner of the GW only used Ams in his bike. I have used Amsoil for years. In fact he gave me 4 qt’s and a filter when I got the bike last week. I will order a case for both bikes, and a qt of Severe gear oil for the Final Drive this week. Can’t beat it.

Hey Memphis Mike, I just come across your Channel.... 👍👍 I've been Goldwing scene 1981 gl1100 my first. Now have 2015 gl1800 37k. Been using Amoil 👍👍 I love it... and used Mobil also in the past..... Safe Riding Keep it on Two Wheels...Junior B.

I lived in memphis most of my 53 years but I had to get out of memfrica.I moved to Brighton and I would swear I died and went to heaven.we leave our doors unlocked and never had an issue.as far as oil I was thinking about trying amsoil but I’ve been using motul 300 v racing oil in my crotch rocket and I can go 10,000 miles but I change it every 3,000 myself but I ride mine and race it hard in these humid conditions we have.i have sent my motul to black stone and I got similar results to your amsoil.have a good one and watch out for them cars.

Got the Amsoil in my Harley. No problems. Have it in my Triumph as well. Triumph I noticed a smoother shift. Otherwise I change at the beginning of the year or 10k.

Good video. I will probably keep changing my oil every 4,000 to 5,000, but I am not using synthetic, and not riding 20,000 miles/year anymore.

Bought my Gold Wing 25 th Anniversary edition from a Mechanic and he used Rotella T sync. Has 99,000 runs flawlessly.

Oil analysis, good job, good video, like you I'm sticking to Amsoil, quality comes at a price.

Good stuff mike👍

I run Amsoil in everything I own and I use their motorcycle metric or dirt oil in my Enduro but you got to be careful what kind of oil you put in a motorcycle if it shares an oil with the transmission a regular synthetic car oil will make the clutches slip it will ruin them you'll have to replace them a lot of people don't know that I have seen many a new dirt bike owners with smoked clutches from running a car oil. Besides we love our bikes why not run the best synthetic oil on the planet specifically engineered for bikes! anyway love the video appreciate it Ride safe brother!

We agree on Amsoil

Good Job MM, We used Blackstone when I was working at F/S and Nissan! '

Wow some real nice comments on here. I haven't used amsoil yet. More of a full synthetic vavoline oil. But am open to other options. I will give amsoil a shot.

We have a few things in common. Goldwings (GL1500SE), I'm from Memphis, and Blackstone labs is about 2 miles from where I live now. I've sent airplane engine oil to Blackstone many times, but might have to send them a sample from my Goldwing to see how it's doing. Be safe out there!

The one thing I noticed is that the Amzoil made the engine run quieter than the Honda oil on the GL. Less valve train noise. In my Suzi the mileage went from 48 mpg to 52 miles per gallon when I went to Amzoil from dino oil. I looked at all the test reviews on oils. Amzoil was number one on reduced wear. So I use it.

Very good advice. Amsoil is a very good oil. Your oil change schedule will keep that Goldwing purring like a new born kitten for many miles to come. As the saying goes... "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" Have a great day and ride safe.

Good analysis. For the price, I knew Amzoil was a good product. RSMF.

Makes sense, u got miles and miles on it.. i use Rotella and it's great.. change once a season.. i add 10k miles a season, if that.. winter too cold in New England, so the bike is put up for at least 3 months..

M.M. thanks for your learning of different types of oil. I can see your still new at oil types, and different synthetics brands. Procedures and intervals. However proper spark,gap and different types of platinum can be used with premium gas and ignition can be important too. Riding skills also play important in using a wet clutch in the G.L.1800 that’s most of the wear you get in oil contamination. So if your hard or carry a trailer in or dusty conditions then it’s different usage of oils. I use Amsoil oil in my rear differential it runs smoother and quieter.... I run my G.L. Hard and drive over 25,000 miles not sweat starts up every time and has power climbing high altitudes using Cruz controll in AZ, N.V. And other parts. But I use Motul engine oils in mine change every 20 to 22,000 miles, wew no sweat my man, my trick is when I change oils I run regular cheaper oil for 500 miles or so then add Motul with a new oil filter it helps break up the walls in cylinder from film build up it reset the rings back in the bore of cylinders. That how I run all my bikes for many years but not applicable in miles of oil changes. Ducati’s dry clutch and Honda XR650s. Ugh less due to dirt conditions. My G.L. Purrs like a pussy kitten every time.🐓

I use that same oil and change it at 5,000, although I know you can go longer depending on the engine load.

The thing about oil and they’ve made it extremely better. They haven’t been able to completely eliminate the acids that fuel and other things put into oil. Bikes nor cars are 100 % efficient. Meaning they don’t burn all the fuel. So as great an oil does to lubricating and to cool. The cleaning it does stays and it needs out. During colder months engines tend to get dirty due to burn off. Less happens. In winter you would have to drive an hour to burn off and evaporate the moisture or water in your oil. Reason your oil cap gets white sludge in it. As long as oil is in your oil pan and not the bottle. It’s cleaning and suspending things in it. That it touches. If you ride 3 times a week change every 4-8k miles. Amsoil is a group 4/5 synthetic. So a filter change half way isn’t bad but likely not needed. No matter what oil is in contact with hydrocarbons as well as metals an moisture.

Amsoil is my choice, I don’t like to change my oil that often, and I feel confident with amsoil. Nurse that 🥃 brother!😉

I agree about you are wasting your money on changing oil every 3000. Back in the day, we had open ventilation in the crankcase and oil did get very dirty. But now we have closed ventilation so oil doesn't get as dirty. so we can go longer between oil changes. but now with synthetic oil that can take the heat. we are all better off. It takes the head better. Anyway, I use Amsoil in my 2015 gl 1800 and I trust it completely. I change the oil once a summer. Which is about 8000 miles? the summer of 2019 I am taking a 6500-mile ride from INDIANA the southwestern part of the US and up the coast highway to Sanfransico. then head east from there. You and Chris Caliente buy my wing. I had a 2008 Wing but sold it because health issue. Safe riding

My 07 Wing has 103,000 kms on it. I switched to synthetic some time ago and to be honest I don't notice any difference. I was told to expect smoother shifts. Maybe I'm a smooth shifter already. I use the Mystic ATV synthetic oil. I put it on sales alert at the local Canadian Tire and pay approximately $7.00 a quart. Regular 10/40 Castrol is approx $5.39 a litre. I guess time will tell if spending the extra $1.61 is worth it. I change the oil between 5 and 6,000 kms. I change the rear diff oil at every oil change.

I have an '02 HD Electraglide with 162,000 miles. Never used anything but Supertech 20 w 50 Dead Dinosaur. No engine work, no add between 5,000 mile intervals. Amsoil/$15.99 qt.- Supertech $4.37.

Mike, I take my Jeep Wrangler off road a lot and the engine is under heavy loads at times, I am going to send in a sample to see what's' going on with it and dropping your name. This should be interesting... because the factory says 8,000 miles, but I change it much sooner. Thanks for doing this video.

Good video

thanks!!

Hy Mike.I Have been using Valvoline 10w40 full synthetic and notice no oil consuption at all. change it every 8k miles or once a year. Keeps my mind at ease. TKS for the tips By the way, planning a trío through Memphis at the third week in may . We may place you a vist.

Talk, talk, talk, men aren't known to be talkers, however there are those who have the gift of gab.

Wow, my hats off to you for opening this can of worms... Ok long story short I've been an Amsoil dealer/Executive Direct jobber for 16 years. I've seen it work miracles in all sorts of equipment over the years, oil analysis is an excellent tool to see what happening in the engine and or transmission. Critical numbers in oil analysts are TBN , VI and silica count, there are plenty more to look at if you suspect a problem. As in all things there are several level of synthetic oils but in short if you not paying 8 bucks or higher your not getting a class IV synthetic, more then likely it will be a blend of convention oils and synthetics, its better than straight conventional oil but not as good as a class IV. A few years ago GM came up with an oil standard of Dexos, this is nothing more than a low grade blend that they wanted to charge oil company's .35 cents per gallon to have the Dexos logo... Follow the money as always... Sorry getting off topic.. All Amsoil motorcycle oils are a class IV synthetics, Amsoil filters for Goldwing are a 15k filter, 20 micron filter @ 98.7 efficiency, personally I change our Wings every July we ride between 12 to 15k per year. Ok, let the beating begin..LOL

I have a friend in the Philippines that has a Honda Click ? air cooled engine . His manual says to use 10W30 / 10W40 , but he uses 20W50 . Since it is so HOT over there and he has had no issues , synthetic of course .

$28 isn't much to pay for piece of mind and some knowledge on how long to go between oil changes! I've used Amsoil in the past and liked it. I've been using Kawasaki brand recommended oil in the KLR, but only in case there is a failure while it's under warranty.

Thanks

Good deal no fluff

Mike, next time you send a sample to Blackstone, spend a few extra bucks and get the TBN (total base number) tested. This figure will tell you how robust your additive package still is. I would venture a guess that with a quality synthetic you will find the oil is still in good shape at 20K. Give it a try.

My goodness those "thousands-of-miles" blew my mind. I don't know if us asians just culturally changing the oil every 5,000km for cars and every 3-4k km for motorcycles.

I use Amsoil and Lucas oils in all my bikes! Motorman In Da Mag

Can you please tell me the levels of phosphorus and zinc? Thanks

Hey Mike (aka John)lol.... was this your reading you obtained with you K&N air filter in?

Great video Mike! Are you running that in the CB too? I run it in my Harley and did my first oil change in the Cb at 600 miles and put Honda oil in it. Thought about switching to Amsoil when I do the next one.

I currently use Amsoil signature for my big scooter, already running 4500 km (about 2800 miles) in 6 months, the mechanic guy in Yamaha insist that I have to change the oil but I'm still sure it will last another thousands miles.. 😁

I never have good luck with amsoil. It seems my engines are always noisy with that oil. I put Honda GN4 and everything is nice and quiet and smooth.

Thanks, good to see an analysis from a lab. Most of what you see on this subject is opinion. It would have been good to know how many miles on the bike when the sample was drawn.

It's what I use

Interesting video Mike. I still run the dinosaur oil and change it every 8k miles. Since I do at least 10k a year it's always 2 changes since I start the year with clean oil so I know I'm wasting miles. May have to try it just to cover the year on one change. Does the filter also allow for the 12k miles or do you still change it at 8k?

I normally use Honda full synthetic but last time I bought oil & filter they told me Honda did not recommend full synthetic oil due to clutch slippage? Have you heard of that Mike? Randy

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Another good oil is Mobil 10w40 High Mileage, but no frictions modifiers that is really important thing, about oil for wet clutch..... if you see Service Conserving on the bottom donut is not good....

Couple things looks familiar my Yamaha vmax after brake in dealership recommended mineral oil brand yamalube 10/40 so am asking is ok if am going to synthetic they said stick with mineral because slipperclutch I do little research and for that bike yamalube not even makes synthetic oil from my experience with synthetic I own 2014 ninja zx14r and change from mineral too synthetic after couple hundreds miles my clutch goes bad needs replaced mast said I always keep oil spec like manual says

Sucks bike in storage here in central ny about 26 degrees little snow

Thanks for the vid Memphis Mike. Do you still ride with Chris Calenti

Just got some Amsoil a few weeks ago. I have heard very good stuff about this oil. The oil was very expensive but it’s ok. I have been changing my oil every 4,000miles, but I ride hard on my Stryker. I will now goo to 5,500 now any recommendations? I would love to send a sample of the Yamaha oil that’s in my bike right now after 4,000 miles. Please post information!

What is the part number for the Amsoil Oil Filter? How can we make you our preferred dealer?

I just stumbled across your RU-vid channel Amsoil is a very good product have you ever heard of Schaeffers oil

I many miles did you have on your bike when you swapped over to Amsoil? I have an '08 GL1800 and the prior owner used Amsoil from 3K miles. I have only had the bike for six months with about 4.5K since the last oil change and plan to keep using the oil.

So, which Amsoil specifically did you use and which filter specifically. Which bike was this report based on? I have the 2018 GL1800DA wish why I am asking.

Hey mike, great vid. Do you know the part number for the amsoil filter that you used?

Thanks for the info. Will the full synthetic Amsoil work with the DCT transmission?

How often did you change your oil filter? Did you change it at the 12k mile mark also?

After spending 30 years as a career technician at the top of my field I noticed that oil never stops working but it does stop cleaning. I have see high mileage cars that never had an oil change, if you pull the valve cover you really can't see the valve train for the sludge yet the engines seemed to run perfect. (I'm talking 60+K on the factory oil) So you don't want to go to long without changing your oil because the detergents won't make the trip, though I'm sure things have improved somewhat over the years. On the subject of oil filters; they are really not needed. If you think about it when was the last time you changed the oil filter on your Briggs & Stratton lawn mower? Yet it still runs well without one and you probably can't remember when you last changed the oil either. Over the last 20 years we have seen more oil filters on products not because they need it but because consumers demand it, and it's a marketing tool. If your worried about manufacturing flash on a new engine and the need for a filter then it's time you stepped into the 21st century. What we all should have is a magnet in the oil path, I keep a rare earth magnet on the outside of my oil filter. If oil filters do such a good job then why do we see metal accumulating on magnetic drain plugs? It's because the filter can not be fine enough to stop those particles.

Is it okay to change the oil from synthetic back to standard?

What weigh oil are you using. With the blue top looks like 10 40

Thanks for video. Is it better than Motul 300v???

Did you have to add any oil to your gold wing within that 12000 miles?

Doesn't or isn't it a bad thing to change the oil like 3 times in a season?

On my 9th wing in 30+ years amsoil in all, 20k miles ok but change that filter every 5k

Hey Mike, is the AMSOIL full synthetic? And do you use an oil filter like the K&N?

Interesting video Mike. I plan on using the Honda Full Synthetic, I've heard nothing but Good about it. Hey Mike, just a little Food For Thought, but did you know that for a Bourbon to be a true Bourbon it has to be made in Kentucky? Im just sayin' though. LOL. Good Vid.

What about the bourbon analysis? Has it been watered down? LOL

Delo 400 SAE 15/40 Le is the best....

Be sure your oil is wet clutch friendly, there that will cause problems!

Are you still using Amsoil metric 10W40 in your goldwing?

Stick with API certified Oil with the double Donut on the back and you'll never regret it!

Maybe the good oil report is due to Superior engine design instead of expensive oil

Very smart so best idea change around 5k?? Let me clear u use amsoil 10/40 fully synthetic ? I talk with technicians from honda strongly recommend conventional pro honda 10/30 and if I really want to change fully synthetic have to wait til 16kj odo right now I got 8 k on my bike little confused here sou what u gays think 🤔 let me now thanks

Oil is cheap , motors are not . Good luck to you guy who want to go that long

Need 4 oz. of Royal Purple to pour in that Bourbon. Then you’ll spend some of that OT money 💰😂😂

Shaffer`s gotcha beat.