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# **harley primary oil**

**Skip it****48/100 **

a small market ($93K/yr) — harley primary oil doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$93K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+273.0%**

**Products**

**21**

**Brands**

**11**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**204**

**Price range**

**$11.06–$105.58**

**Returns**

**0.4%**

**Rating**

**4.8★**

**Skip it**

Scored 48/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**5**

 ×0.30

Growth

**83**

 ×0.30

Competition

**49**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**20**

 ×0.10

Returns

**97**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +273.0% year over year.

3K1KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 7.4×

## **Competition**

- Bel-Ray25% - Lucas Oil25% - Maxima17% - Red Line14% - Schaeffer Manufacturing Co5% - Quicksilver3% - Other (5 brands)11%

The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 11 brands and 204 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**11 **▼falling

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**204**

**Top 5 brand share**

**85%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Lucas Oil 10790 Primary Chaincase Oil - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SQgj1b6rL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10790 Primary Chaincase Oil - 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MZD0NM)

Lucas Oil$11.064.8★99120%▼falling

2
![Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1 | Pack of 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wOhGVlxwL.jpg) [**Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1 | Pack of 1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GR7Q7A)

Bel-Ray$11.694.6★4512%▲rising

3
![V-Twin Primary Oil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m8n9bgS3L.jpg) [**V-Twin Primary Oil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBTYJ3E)

Maxima$13.034.8★63410%▲rising

4
![Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dQJ5ehdTL.jpg) [**Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GR8NS6)

Bel-Ray$16.904.8★5578%▼falling

5
![Red Line 42904 V-Twin Primary Case Oil for use with UTVs ATVs and Sportbikes - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418FZWkzJUL.jpg) [**Red Line 42904 V-Twin Primary Case Oil for use with UTVs ATVs and Sportbikes - 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053O9EUA)

Red Line$20.094.8★2,7547%▼falling

6
![Bel-Ray Big Twin Transmission Oil Liter 96900-BT1QB](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eKAgpfWwL.jpg) [**Bel-Ray Big Twin Transmission Oil Liter 96900-BT1QB**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005K60FJK)

Bel-Ray$13.194.8★7565%▲rising

7
![Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. 024030-012S Extreme Performance V-Twin Primary Lube 1-Quart Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BvlDFF7mL.jpg) [**Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. 024030-012S Extreme Performance V-Twin Primary Lube 1-Quart Bottle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012IMWKPA)

Schaeffer Manufacturing Co$21.134.8★2165%—flat

8
![Maxima Racing Oils 40-04901-2PK V-Twin Mineral Primary Oil 32 oz Bottle 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F9t3ye7mL.jpg) [**Maxima Racing Oils 40-04901-2PK V-Twin Mineral Primary Oil 32 oz Bottle 2-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ML8QSDM)

Maxima$28.044.8★6345%▲rising

9
![Red Line 42904 V-Twin Primary Case Oil For use with UTVs ATVs and Sportbikes - 1 Quart (3 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418FZWkzJUL.jpg) [**Red Line 42904 V-Twin Primary Case Oil For use with UTVs ATVs and Sportbikes - 1 Quart (3 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SB7PMRC)

Red Line$53.194.8★2,7544%▲rising

10

![Quicksilver 8M0175742 V-Twin Primary Chaincase and Transmission Fluid 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416QRHe27SL.jpg) [**Quicksilver 8M0175742 V-Twin Primary Chaincase and Transmission Fluid 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3LCUEK)

Quicksilver$16.674.7★963%▲rising

11

![Red Line 42804 Full Synthetic Gear Oil V-Twin Transmission Oil with Shockproof - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ln+ALJwiL.jpg) [**Red Line 42804 Full Synthetic Gear Oil V-Twin Transmission Oil with Shockproof - 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004X973EA)

Red Line$23.084.9★1,9033%▲rising

12

![Lucas Oil 10790 Primary Chaincase Oil - 1 Quart (Pack of 6)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SQgj1b6rL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10790 Primary Chaincase Oil - 1 Quart (Pack of 6)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KTF8CEW)

Lucas Oil$60.254.8★9912%▲rising

13

![Spectro R.HDPCO Heavy Duty Primary Chaincase Oil 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+GO06du1L.jpg) [**Spectro R.HDPCO Heavy Duty Primary Chaincase Oil 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0765J3G88)

Spectro Oil$20.754.8★3502%▼falling

14

![AMSOIL Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 20W-50 - ONE U.S. QUART 946 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31E2jCZgVmL.jpg) [**AMSOIL Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 20W-50 - ONE U.S. QUART 946 ml**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008SBHB3W)

Amsoil$29.404.8★4582%—flat

15

![Oil Change Kit Compatible with Harley Filter Cap Wrench Crankcase Fill Tool Primary Case Oil Funnel Drip-Free Oil Filter Tool 30Pcs Drain Plug O-Rings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WqA7wqm9L.jpg) [**Oil Change Kit Compatible with Harley Filter Cap Wrench Crankcase Fill Tool Primary Case Oil Funnel Drip-Free Oil Filter Tool 30Pcs Drain Plug O-Rings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4XKXKZ9)

QHDSGZS$19.834.7★1,1712%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 21 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Lucas Oil 10790 Primary Chaincase Oil - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SQgj1b6rL.jpg)**Lucas Oil 10790 Primary Chaincase Oil - 1 Quart** Lucas Oil**$11.06**4.8★991 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MZD0NM) [![Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1 | Pack of 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wOhGVlxwL.jpg)**Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1 | Pack of 1** Bel-Ray**$11.69**4.6★45 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GR7Q7A) [![V-Twin Primary Oil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m8n9bgS3L.jpg)**V-Twin Primary Oil** Maxima**$13.03**4.8★634 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBTYJ3E) [![Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dQJ5ehdTL.jpg)**Bel-Ray V-Twin Primary Chaincase Lubricant | 1 Liter | SKU: 96920-BT1** Bel-Ray**$16.90**4.8★557 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GR8NS6) [![Red Line 42904 V-Twin Primary Case Oil for use with UTVs ATVs and Sportbikes - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418FZWkzJUL.jpg)**Red Line 42904 V-Twin Primary Case Oil for use with UTVs ATVs and Sportbikes - 1 Quart** Red Line**$20.09**4.8★2,754 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053O9EUA) [![Bel-Ray Big Twin Transmission Oil Liter 96900-BT1QB](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eKAgpfWwL.jpg)**Bel-Ray Big Twin Transmission Oil Liter 96900-BT1QB** Bel-Ray**$13.19**4.8★756 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005K60FJK) [![Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. 024030-012S Extreme Performance V-Twin Primary Lube 1-Quart Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BvlDFF7mL.jpg)**Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. 024030-012S Extreme Performance V-Twin Primary Lube 1-Quart Bottle** Schaeffer Manufacturing Co**$21.13**4.8★216 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012IMWKPA) [![Maxima Racing Oils 40-04901-2PK V-Twin Mineral Primary Oil 32 oz Bottle 2-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F9t3ye7mL.jpg)**Maxima Racing Oils 40-04901-2PK V-Twin Mineral Primary Oil 32 oz Bottle 2-Pack** Maxima**$28.04**4.8★634 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ML8QSDM)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**33%

*“good quality, good price, fast shipping”*

**Lubrication**15%

*“Fast delivery, quality lubricants”*

**Value For Money**14%

*“Worth the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Works as needed”*

**Efficiency**7%

*“Engine runs smooth”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Exactly What I Ordered And So Convenient”*

**Noise Level**2%

*“I read from others that it made the transmission quiet down”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Fit my 2000 Harley Fat boy”*

**Fuel Efficiency**2%

*“60k and doesnt burn a drop in 30 or 110 degree weather”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**1%

*“Seems to be good for easy shifts”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Value For Money**13%

*“Too high price”*

**Filtration**13%

*“the oil filter filter needs some work not a perfect fit”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“Incorrect size”*

**Lubrication**7%

*“Not enough fluid”*

**Grip**7%

*“Its slippery”*

**Thin**7%

*“Seemed thinner than original”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Misleading description”*

**Noise Level**7%

*“The engine wasn't as quiet either”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“Made out of cheap material”*

**Thickness**3%

*“at 10-40 i think it was a little thin”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Value For Money21% - Compatibility-Overall16% - Leak-Proof14% - Size-Overall13% - Advertised Vs Actual Product13% - Filtration5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Material Quality3% - Quality-Overall2% - Functionality-Overall2%