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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV)
is a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute best
lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL MCV is the result of
extensive research, and it is specially formulated to excel in
all areas unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of
air-cooled engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet
clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of gears and chains
and rust common to short trips and storage.
AMSOIL MCV is multi-functional and fulfills the
requirements of both domestic and foreign motorcycles. It
outperforms other conventional and synthetic motorcycle oil.
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 exceptionalhigh-temperature film
strength and contains a heavy treatment of anti-wear additives to
reduce wear regardless of the 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 de-posits for superior engine cleanliness.
Provides Extreme Pressure Quality
Protection for Gears and Chains
With AMSOIL MCV, 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 MCV performs
like a gear lube without the negative effects of extreme pressure
additives. In the FZG gear test, AMSOIL MCV achieved a perfect
score with a “zero” wear rating (see photo
below).
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FZG Gear Test (ASTM D-5182)
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Pass Example: AMSOIL
MCV
Passed Stage 13, Total Wear 0 mm
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Failure Example: Lucas High
Performance
Passed Stage 11, Failed Stage 12,
Total Wear in Stage 12, 160 mm
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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 MCV contains
special anti-rust agents. It passes the ASTM D-1748 humidity
cabinet rust test and clearly demonstrates superior rust
protection (see photos below).
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Rust Test ASTM D-1748
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Pass Example:
AMSOIL MCV
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Fail Example
Castrol V-Twin
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Provides Excellent Wet Clutch Performance
AMSOIL MCV contains no friction modifiers and promotes smooth
shifting and positive clutch engagement. AMSOIL MCV controls heat
and prevents slippage and glazing, and its high TBN resists acids
that can degrade clutch material, helping improve clutch
life.

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 intervals.
Racing or modified engines are excluded from
extended drain interval recommendations. Oil changes are at the
owner’s discretion.
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TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil(MCV)
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM
D-445)
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20.56 |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM
D-445)
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152.0 |
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Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270)
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161 |
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-97)
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-39 (-38) |
| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) |
240 (464) |
| High Temperature/High Shear Viscosity @
150°C , 1.0 x 106 s-1 (ASTM D 4683),
cP |
6.02 |
| Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D-4172 @ 40 kgf,
150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour), Scar in mm |
0.37 |
| FZG (ASTM D-5182), Load Stage Pass (Wear in
mm) |
13 (0mm) |
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Noack Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM
D-5800)
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3.89 |
| 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 |
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Total Base Number
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11.1 |
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