PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil is a premium oil designed for those who demand the
absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL
20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is the result of extensive
research and is specially formulated to excel in all
areas unique to motorcycles, including the high
temperatures of air-cooled engines such as
Harley-Davidson® V-Twins, wet-clutch lubrication,
extreme-pressure regions of gears and chains and rust
common to short trips and storage.
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil is multi-functional and fulfills the
requirements of both domestic and foreign motorcycles.
It outperforms other conventional and synthetic
motorcycle oils. AMSOIL, the leader in synthetic
lubrication, produced the world’s first API-qualified
synthetic motor oil in 1972. Trust the extensive
experience of AMSOIL, The First in Synthetics,® to do
the best job protecting your motorcycle.
Reduces
Friction, Heat and Wear
In high heat conditions, engine protection is not
sacrificed with AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. It has
exceptional high-temperature film strength and contains
a heavy treatment of anti-wear additives to reduce wear
regardless of operating conditions. AMSOIL 20W-50
Motorcycle Oil is thermally (heat) stable and contains
maximum levels of oxidation inhibitor additives. It is
extremely resistant to breakdown and engineered to
prevent damaging sludge and carbon deposits for superior
engine cleanliness.
Provides Extreme
Pressure Quality Protection for Gears and Chains
With AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, there is no need
for separate transmission or primary chaincase
lubricants. It is absolutely shear stable and will not
thin out from mechanical activity. AMSOIL 20W-50
Motorcycle Oil performs like a gear lube without the
negative effects of extreme-pressure additives. In the
FZG gear test, AMSOIL achieved a perfect score with a
“zero” wear rating (see test photo).
Delivers
Superior Rust Protection
Motorcycles are prone to rust from storage, humidity and
short drives. Rust can cause major damage such as roller
bearing failure, uncontrolled wear, compression loss and
blow-by. Good rust protection, however, comes by design
and is not natural to engine oils. Unlike many
motorcycle oils, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil
contains special anti-rust agents. It passes the ASTM
D-1748 humidity cabinet rust test and clearly
demonstrates superior rust protection.
Provides Excellent Wet
Clutch Performance
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil contains no
friction modifiers and promotes smooth shifting and
positive clutch engagement. It controls heat and helps
prevent slippage and glazing, while its high TBN helps
to improve clutch life by resisting the acids that can
degrade clutch material.
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended
for air or liquid cooled 4-stroke engines. It meets SAE
90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended
for transmissions and primary chaincases. AMSOIL MCV is
recommended for Harley Davidson®, Buell®, KTM, Ducati®,
Aprilia®, BMW®, Triumph® and other motorcycles where
15W-50 or 20W-50 engine oils or SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils
are used. Not recommended where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear
oil is required.
MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is compatible
with conventional and synthetic motor oils; however,
mixing oils may shorten the oil life expectancy and
reduce the performance benefits. AMSOIL does not support
extended drain intervals where oils have been mixed.
Aftermarket oil additives
are not recommended for use with AMSOIL motorcycle oil.
SERVICE LIFE
Recommended for use up to twice the motorcycle
manufacturer change interval (miles/hours) or one year,
whichever comes first, in engines, transmissions and
primary chaincases. For Big Twin Harley-Davidson
transmissions only, follow the Harley-Davidson
recommended drain interval for synthetic oil of up to
20,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. When
using an engine filter other than AMSOIL Ea, change the
filter at standard intervals.
For off-road use, change
AMSOIL MCV at motorcycle manufacturer-recommended
intervals.
Racing or modified
engines are excluded from extended drain interval
recommendations. Oil changes are at the owner’s
discretion.
TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
|
SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil (MCV)
|
Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D 445) |
20.4 |
Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D 445) |
162.2 |
Viscosity Index
(ASTM D 2270) |
147 |
Pour Point °C
(°F) (ASTM D 97) |
-40 (-40) |
Flash Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D 92) |
238 (460) |
High Temperature/High
Shear Viscosity (ASTM D 5481 @ 150°C , 1.0 x 106
s-1), cP |
6.1 |
Four Ball Wear Test
(ASTM D 4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour),
Scar, mm |
0.4 |
FZG (ASTM D 5182), Load
Stage Pass (Wear in mm) |
13 (0mm)
|
Noack Volatility,
% weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D 5800) |
4.0 |
Foam (ASTM D 892,
Sequence I, II & III) |
0/0/0 |
Shear Stability Kurt
Orbahn (ASTM D 6278), % viscosity change 120
cycles |
0.25 |
Rust Test - Humidity
Cabinet (ASTM D 1748) |
No Rust,
Pass |
Total Base Number |
11.1 |
|