I want to start by saying I do appoligize if this is an over post i'm new here, but any direct help would be appreciated! I have a 2000 FLHR nearly stock with the stock 88" engine I purchased it about a month ago from Northside Harley Davidson here in Indy I've put between 2000-2500 miles on since I called to check service records they did a 1000 mile service when it was brought in and did standard HD dino 20w50 in all 3 holes! My question even when its chilly (55deg) it feels pretty warm around my legs and when i stop at an idle the more i ride the louder it is everytime i stop it's ticking while idleing if anyone has any ideas on what it may be please help? I'm hoping changeing the fluids will solve it I can't afford $130 to buy everything at HD i was looking at Castrol Power RS VTwin 4T 20W50 in all three. If anyone could help with the noise or oil I'd appreciate helping a young rider out??? Thanks in Advance, Chris

 

when introduced , the Twincam drivetrain was spec'd for HD Syn 3 in all 3 holes.

more recently the spec for the tranny and primary has changed to "primary +"

with Syn 3 for the motor oil.


I stick with the HD fluids- I have had no miracles performed by other brands- and HD is a high(er) zinc content than a "car motor oil".

the synth resists break down under high temps- and the oil in a twin cam is exposed to very high temps- it is sprayed at the underside of the pistons to carry heat away from the internals


mike

 

Do you happen to have a data sheet on the HD oil outlining the zinc/phos % numbers?

 

no I don't. but an oil formulated for air/oil cooled motors is different than an oil for liquid cooled motors.


adam carolla has a car podcast, recent edition with Lake Speed Junior has some interesting oil info.
Just about every guest he has is asked about dino vs synthetic ? always interesting.

Mike

 

mobil 1 v twin 20w50 in the motor , primary + in the primary and shock proof in the trans , any noise thats left is NORMAL , my

 

Where can i get those at the quickest and what are the prices? If you have any of the info id appreciate it ultra.

Side

 

I just tried the Amsoil in my 2005 RoadKing...SAE60 ....75/140 and 20/50....love the fact that I could barely hear the motor running. I had previously tried 20/50 Mobil1 in all holes......sticking with Amsoil.
RK ran great up in Sturgis......

 

My local HD mechanic told me they are no longer using engine oil in the trans, use a good gear oil. I use Brad Penn 20/50 racing oil in mine, has higher zinc phos then most oils, they also make motorcycle oil, is some of the best oil in the world, for some reason it sticks to metal better then other oils.

 

1st 96 Ultra If there is anyway you can let me know if theres anywhere to pick those up without having to order or if not then the best place to order! giacomo56 and fwb35 if you could as well I would appreciate it

 

100% what this guy said. My '99 runs great with this combination. And yes there will be ticking and engine noises after this...its a Harley!