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SAE 10W-40 High Performance
Synthetic Motorcycle Engine, Primary, and Transmission Oil
Formulated for maximum
protection of motorcycle engines (liquid or air cooled, standard or V-twin),
transmissions and primary chaincases. High levels of phosphorus and zinc
provide maximum wear protection. Wet clutch compatible. Contains no friction
modifiers. Anti-foam and viscosity stable for best possible overall
protection. Performance specifications include: API SG/CF, JASO MA
The 10W-40
motorcycle oil was a great benefit all season. It provided longer life to our
race engines. With other conventional petroleum-based oils we had to change
the oil after every race weekend. With the AMSOIL in our bikes, we changed
the oil after three weekends. That saves our team time and money in
preparation and maintenance during the season. The AMSOIL also allowed our engines
to run 5-10 degrees cooler during each race, which allows us to make more
horsepower.
Canaan M. Manley
Owner of Backdraft Motorsports

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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)
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14.6
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Kinematic Viscosity @
40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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87.8
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Viscosity Index (ASTM
D-2270)
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173
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CCS Viscosity (ASTM
D2602)
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4500 @ -25°C
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Pour Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D-97)
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-48 (-54)
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Flash
Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92)
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230 (446)
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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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4.2
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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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0.40
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Noack Volatility, %
weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D-5800)
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6.6
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Total Base Number
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>12.0
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I welcome the opportunity to work with you personally as your servicing
AMSOIL Dealer. Use the information on this website to contact me. You may also
check out the AMSOIL Corporate Website for product and
business opportunity information.

Last Updated September 14, 2006
Copyright ©2001 - 2006 AMSOIL INC.
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils
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