There is an abandoned train station in Belle Mead. When Van Aken went broke, the property was sold to a U.S. Senator, John R. McPherson, who changed the name from Vanaken to Belle Mead in honor of his daughter, Edna Belle Mead McPherson, according to one popular story.
Engineered for use in motorcycles that require 15W-50 or 20W-50 motorcycle oil, including those made by Harley-Davidson*, Buell*, KTM*, Ducati*, Aprilia*, BMW* and Triumph*. Do not use where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.
Best Answer: Use either Amsoil or Lucas brand synthetic oil 20 W 50 in the newer bikes 89 and up. Here is a little secret that Harley does not tell you. They do not make their oil, It is made by Sunoco gas company. They were the lowest bid in the war to put the Harley name on an oil. Source(s):