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High
Performance 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Engine Oil
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic High Performance 20W-50
Motorcycle Engine Oil is specially formulated to provide
tough lubricating protection in the most demanding
operations. It is recommended for use in all four-cycle
motorcycle and ATV engines, including those with wet
clutch systems requiring API CD, SG-CG or SH-CD oils.
See product application notes for Harley Davidson Motorcycles
at bottom of page
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. In fact, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils contain more zinc and phosphorous than other
popular motorcycle oils (see graph). AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils leave a wear scar up to 40 percent
smaller than the scars left by other popular brands
in the ATM D4172 Four-Ball Wear Test. (see below)
Some motorcycle and ATV transmissions
and engines share an oil sump, so the engine oil also
provides wear protection to the transmission gears.
AMSOIL offers superior wear protection to transmission
gears, which are often subject to high surface pressure
and rotation speed. It also promotes proper wet clutch
performance.
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.
PERFORMANCE FORMULATED
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils contain a robust dispersant/detergent package,
making them ideal for use in high-stress motorcycle
engines. The dispersant/detergent additive packages
allow them to stay serviceable longer than other oils.
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 and
is recommended for applications requiring the following
specifications:
API Service SJ, SH, SG,
SF, CH-4, CG-4, CF-2, CF, CD, JASO MA
In general, Japanese motorcycles
use 10W-40 (AMF) while US and European motorcycles
use 20W-50 (AMV). Check your owner's manual.
SERVICE
LIFE
Change AMSOIL High Performance
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil according to manufacturer's
recommendations, without oil filtration. With oil
filtration (AMSOIL SDF Filter), up to 2 times longer
than manufacturer's recommendations or 6 months, whichever
comes first. If a Hastings or other filter is used,
filter 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
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AMSOIL HIGH
PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC 20W-50 MOTORCYCLE OIL
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Kinematic Viscosity
@ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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18.4
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Kinematic Viscosity
@ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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121.4
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Viscosity Index (ASTM
D-2270)
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169
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CCS Viscosity @ -20°C,
cP (ASTM D2602)
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2160
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Pour Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D 97)
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-36 (-33)
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Flash Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D 92)
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236 (457)
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High Temperature/High
Shear Viscosity @ 150°C , 1.0 x 106 s-1
(ASTM D 4683), cP
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4.95
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Four Ball Wear Test
(ASTM D 4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1
hour, Scar in mm)
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0.39
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Noack Volatility,
% weight loss (g/100g) (DIN 51581)
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6.3
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Total Base Number
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>12.0
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Harley
Davidson Motorcycles
Crankcase requiring 20W50 lubricant; Harley Davidson
part numbers 99903-93 and 99896-88, use the AMSOIL
High Performance Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Engine
Oil, product code AMV.
Transmission requiring 75W90 lubricant; Harley Davidson
part numbers 99892-84 and 98853-96, use the AMSOIL
Series 2000 Synthetic 75W90 (AGR/TGR) Gear Lube,
product code TGR.
Chain Case Oil (primary) lubricants requiring 10W40;
Harley Davidson part number 99887-84, uses the AMSOIL
High Performance Synthetic 10W40 Motorcycle Engine
Oil, product code AMF.
The exception is the Sportster. It has two oil reservoirs
instead of three and uses the same oil in both reservoirs.
Use AMSOIL 20W50 Synthetic Engine Lubricant in both
reservoirs, product code AMV
Note: The AMSOIL 20w50 (AMV) and 10W40 (AMF) Motorcycle
Engine Oils do not contain friction modifiers and
meet Harley Davidson specification for the wet clutch
system.
Harley-Davidson forks that recommend type "E" or
"B" fork oils, use the AMSOIL Shock Therapy Suspension
Fluid, product code STM
Harley Davidson air filter part numbers, 2900252,
29002-52A, 29002-57, 29002-58, and 29036-56 uses
the AMSOIL, product code TS-77.
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