Review of Dynacycle Oil by Cycle Matters

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CYCLE MATTERS
Product Review
Published December 2010

Introduction...

Editor Ratings *
Quality		10
Portability		10
Convenience		10
Price		9
Value		10
Overall		9.8
Spectacular
A product that receives a rating in this range scores high on all of its rating criteria. It succeeds at meeting all of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful drawbacks.
*Out of a possible 10 points

Dynacycle Oil for motorcycles is a premium semi-synthetic (semi-synthetic motor oil, meaning it's part synthetic and part natural petroleum) 20W-50 motor oil. This oil contains no graphite and silicone. Other's do!!. Designed to reduce engine temperature up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit over conventional oils and up to 15 degrees over full synthetic oils. It is a special formula made up of high-performance fluids and conventional oil. Differences may be noted in oil pressure and you will most likely experience a difference in horsepower.

The results of Cycle Matters’ review are consistent with the actual increases in power, speed, and reduced engine friction reported by independent Dyno tests, speed trials and Dynacycle Oil marketing claims.

Independent Tests and Speed Racing Results…

In September of 2010, NRHS V-Twin Performance won the 'Fastest American V-Twin' award with a speed of over 194 mph with their 1650cc Sportster based motorcycle and a new land speed record of 115.8 mph with their 500cc Buell Blast. Both motorcycles competing during the speed trails at Bonneville used Dynacycle Oil.

In October of 2010, Aaron Wilson, of NRHS V-Twin Performance, returned to the Bonneville Salt Flats for the 2010 Bonneville World Finals. Aaron broke the 200 mph limit with a top speed of 203.497 mph and set a new 2-way average speed record of 195.264 mph in the 1650cc A-PF class. Aaron's motorcycle at the Bonneville World Finals used Dynacycle Oil.

In September of 2010 Crank and Chrome Cycles, located in Holly Hill, Florida, independently dynamometer tested Dynacycle Oil and demonstrated better engine protection than its competition, Amsoil MCV. The test motorcycle, a 2006 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide with Fuel Injection (FLHTCUI) was tested on a Dynojet 250i dynamometer under accelerated conditions. Testing measured an increase of 1.92 more horsepower and 5.81 more pounds of torque over Amsoil MCV even when the outside temperature was 5.75 degrees hotter than during the Amsoil testing phase. Analysis of these results shows that Dynacycle Oil provides superior engine protection by reducing friction thus reducing wear and tear, and increasing horsepower and torque, all made possible just by changing the oil to Dynacycle.

In a Wear Ball Test, Dynacycle Oil has one of the best "Wear Ball Test" numbers in the industry with a 0.31, which beats the top 5 selling motorcycle oil's on the market today. Dynacycle Oil works great in ALL 4-stroke air and water-cooled engines, especially V-Twin and XL engines.

Marketing Claims by Dynacycle Oil, Application, and Features…

All motor oils are made up of base oils and additives. In general, fully synthetic motor oils contain non-conventional, high-performance fluids. Semi-Synthetic oils (also called "blends") usually use a small percentage of non-conventional, high-performance fluids in combination with conventional oil.

Dynacycle Oil works great in all V-Twin and XL engines. Years of independent testing have proven over and over that using Dynacycle Oil will reduce friction and engine wear a minimum of 50%. It's friction reducing formula will increase your oil pressure. With less friction your engine runs cooler extending piston and bearing life and producing more horsepower. Dynacycle resists both viscosity and thermal breakdown with its superior shear stability at high r.p.m's.

Applications...

·     Equally suitable for air cooled or liquid cooled 4 stroke motorcycle engines.
·     For reliable and cost effective all season use.
·     Provides the best performance and protection for all 4 stroke engines, whether on long rides or for
       stop and go city driving.

Features and Benefits...

· Superior anti-wear, longer engine and bearing life.

· Reduced cylinder and ring wear.

· Superior deposit control cleans existing deposits.

· Ability to minimize gear wear.

· Resists foaming.

· Superior anti-corrosion performance. Perfect in many parts of the country where bikes may sit in garages for several months of the year.

· High viscosity stability. The High Viscosity Index and shear stability of the synthetic components provide superior lubrication and film strength. Minimizes friction for maximum power.

· Lowers engine temperature dramatically. Dynacycle will lower your engines temperature up to 30°F over conventional oils and up to 15°F over most full synthetic oils thus extending your piston and bearing life. It's friction reducing formula will also increase your oil pressure and your horsepower. We could all use more horsepower!

· Fuel mileage increases. Because your engine runs cooler and produces more HORSEPOWER you will see increases in your FUEL MILEAGE.

Materials Data + SPECS...

Dynacycle Semi-Synthetic 20W 50 Oil

Typical Technical Properties

Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D 445) 20.4

Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D 445) 151.4

Viscosity Index 153

CCS Viscosity C@ 15°C, cP (ASTM 02602) 5606

Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM 091) 38 ( 341

Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM 192) 243 (4101

High Temperature / High Shear Viscosity @ 150°C,1.0 (ASTM D 4683),cP 6.12

Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D 4172 @ 40kgf, 150(C, 1800 rpm 1 hour Scar In mm) 0.31

Noack Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g)(DIN151581) 6.1

Total Base Number 10.8

Cycle Matters review results…

Using the Dynacycle Oil protocol (Click here to review protocol for Road Testing), we tested the Dynacycle Oil 20W-50 in a 1997 Harley-Davidson Softail.

Test 1. Harley-Davidson Softail Custom, 1997 – Results

Date of Test:	Nov. 7, 2010
Testers Name:	Cycle Matters
Testers Shop Name:	Cycle Matters
Testers Address:	N/A
Testers Telephone #:	Can be provided
Testers Email:	Can be provided
Testers Website URL:	www.cyclematters.com
Motorcycle Make:	Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle Model:	Softail Custom
Motorcycle Year:	1997
Measurement:	Test #1	Test #2
Measurement:	Schaeffer	Dynacycle Oil
Outside Temperature:	54 degrees F	68 degrees F
Humidity:	18%	16%
Engine Temperature:	140, 150, 155	150, 150, 150
Gas Mileage:	48.5	49.2

As stated earlier, our findings are consistent with other reported independent Dyno tests and speed trials results and Dynacycle Oil marketing claims.

We compared the Dynacycle Oil against Schaeffer 20W-50 synthetic in a 1997 H-D Softail. We conducted the test over the same 60-mile loop while humidity remained constant for both runs. For the Dynacycle Oil test loop, the ambient temperature increased by 14 degrees - from 54 to 68 degrees.

Engine temperature…

During the Schaeffer Oil run, engine temperature increased 15 degrees – starting with a reading of 140 degrees at zero miles and increasing to 155 degrees and the end of the 60-mile run.

During the Dynacycle Oil run, the engine temperature was 150 degrees at zero miles and remained at 150 degrees at the end of the 60-mille run. This is a positive outcome in favor of the Dynacycle Oil, especially considering that ambient temperature increased by 14 degrees.

Dynacycle Oil produced a positive result based on the premise that a cooler engine is a more efficient engine.

Fuel mileage…

We can also report that fuel mileage improved during the Dynacycle Oil run. The mileage gain was miniscule, but consistent with positive overall test results.

We invite readers to check back because it is Cycle Matters intent to complete two additional tests of this product comparing Dynacycle Oil with two additional brands of synthetic motorcycle oil.

Value...

Engine heat is a critical variable especially when motorcycle engines are subjected to harsh conditions; e.g., arid climates, mountains highways, high mileage, and stop and go traffic found in urban settings, etc. Excessive heat can lead to an engine’s premature mechanical problems. The reduction in engine heat provided by Dynacycle oil is notable when compared to Schaffer Oil, a leading synthetic motorcycle oil for motorcycles.

When compared to all the other synthetic type oils on the market, Dynacycle Oil is moderately priced at between $9.00 and $11.00 per quart retail.