for a fluid change, especially considering the fact that it looks like they are short on the primary fluid...and there is no oil filter included. What are ya'lls thoughts:

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...rpacks#reviews

I'm still trying to figure out my fluids. I've done a ton of reading and have gotten 101 opinions but no definitive answers. HD can't/won't tell me what weight oils they are using in the tranny and primary.

I'm thinking about just going with Amsoil and calling it good b/c this is frustrating as hell. Seems like a lot of folks are swearing by the Amsoil. I read somewhere on here where someone was using a different colored oil for each application so he could tell what was leaking. That sounded like a really good idea to me but I can't find the thread again.

Not to beat a dead horse but I've got to get these fluids changed soon and I'd like to make sure I do it right.

One last thing...what aftermarket oil filter are you guys using??? Is the Wicks filter a good choice? Thanks!

 

Kn-170
C for chrome
B for black
17mm welded on nut for an easy removal.

 

It can be frustrating, but you will settle in on what you like after trying a few. I have not used Redline, but hear it is good. On the filter I buy mine at the HD dealership, not sure if others are better, but it gives me a chance to look at other bikes and ideas for my next project. I have a great friend that runs Amsoil, swears by it and has run it for years. I have tried several brands, they are all good especially when changed and kept clean. Good luck with your search.

 

asking about oil is like asking about a woman -

harley oil is what ever that week is cheaper from suppliers same with the labeled filters they want to sell you another bike every couple of years --- not keep it for life like some of us do

i restore antique bikes and Evos are becoming that in a few years for plates an insurance

MOTOR -- we in my shop use dyno 20 / 50 motorcycle oil - i like lucas and i like ultma 20 / 50

trans -- we use bel ray 85 / 140 Hypoid nothing else Big twins - sporty bel ray also sells one

primary -- we use all big twins dextron 3 ATF - street hot rod sportys Mobil 1 Dextron 3

fork oil we use Bel ray 20W heavy bike - 15 lighter FX type --- and 10W buell and sportys

every one has an opinion this is what have been using almost forever -- sell thousands of dollars of it every year -- the guys like it as well - filters KN - is very good but we also carry the nut end filter with an internal magnet inside - and the shops bikes we cut them open and take a look at changes --This is what i do - johnjzjz

 

REdline is Way over priced even for synthetic.
Most auto parts stores have Valvoline VR1 Race 20-50 for $6 qt. Also while your there get Lucas 75-140 for trany. Then I go to the HDealer for My Evo oil filter and Belray primary fluid. When temp get above 90* I get straight 60 wt Valvoline VR1 race oil. The VR1 race oil has extra Zink in it, works good with hot air cooled engines.

 

Spectro or BelRay 80-140 for tranny

whoever's dextron/mercon ATF for primary. haven't found em to be overly picky

for oil: for dino, i always used valvoline vr-1. did one oil change with Spectro, noticed nothing, went back to VR-1

for Synthetic (which I'm running in the 124 after the initial break in), I'm going back to my roots from the race cars. Lucas 20-50 syn (also recommended by R&R Cycles for their racing engines)

Filters, OEM HD (NOT twincam filter, make sure! I've had dealers try to give me twinkie filters) or K&N



go on Amazon.com I just picked up 2 cases (12qt) of Lucas 20-50syn and 5 K&N oil filters for $150 shipped to my door. Couldn't buy it that cheap anywhere around here

 

Well, I think I'm going to go with Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W50 for the engine and the primary and Mobil 75W90 for the tranny. I'm tired of this headache...gonna try to keep it simple and see how it works out.

I see a lot of guys recommending 75W140 but I've also seen a lot of recommendations for 75W90. I have no idea which is better but at this point, I just have to pick one.

 

This is exactly my combination, quite, cool, and easy shifting.

 

My 1996 Electra Glide Likes
Car Mobil 1 synthetic 20/50 Never had a problem with the car stuff( Rotella shell 20/50 brake in)
80 wt dino trans
Valvoline ATF dext. car transmission fluid

 

Well that's done. You'll be fine with the Mobil. I have used it for 76k miles and my bike runs great.