What TRANS oil do you use?
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What TRANS oil do you use?
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| Redline shockproof |
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| HD Trans oil |
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| Mobil 1 -75/90 |
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| Mobil 1- other |
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| Amsoil |
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| Syn 3 |
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| Bel Ray |
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| Dyna cycle Trans oil |
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| Rev Tech |
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| Other |
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Total Votes : 1311
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(last vote on : 5/20/2008 12:40:44 PM)
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What TRANS oil do you use? - 8/10/2005 12:37:28 PM
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HDF Tech
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To be fair to all here.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 8/10/2005 12:46:39 PM
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Babs
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Yeah I know.. I voted Syn 3 but that's what's "currently" in the bike.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 8/10/2005 1:18:00 PM
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Iceman
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amsoil currently, but if i can ever get some shockproof heavy, i am trying that next. local guys still trying to get me some.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 8/11/2005 10:13:17 AM
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Any GL5 will do for me!!
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 9/19/2005 11:34:00 PM
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Crazy Canuck
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I just put Royal Purple Max-Gear 75/90 and so
far so good.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 9/20/2005 6:39:09 PM
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Fatboy2
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TC,
Which Redline? super light, light, heavy?
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 9/20/2005 7:00:14 PM
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Big Ted
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Red Line Shock Proof Heavy in the transmission.
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ORIGINAL: Fatboy2
TC,
Which Redline? super light, light, heavy?
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 9/24/2005 11:53:43 PM
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Taildraggerdave
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I just got done changing out the Syn3 in my trans for Redline Shock Proof Heavy...........I already voted Syn3 so maybe a Mod can change it.
Either way, I thought I'd give it a try from all the advice here on the forums.
I'll be doing a couple hundred miles tomorrow so we'll see how well it shifts, etc.
The bike has about 2600 miles on it right now. I had the Stealership do the 1000 service right at 1000 miles. When I was removing the trans drain plug, I found that it wasn't even tightened!!!!! AND, the 0-ring was shredded and split, and the tech put a bunch of liquid pipe dope on the threads. WOW! I'm so glad I had a falling out with Van Nuys HD about trying to get 10% off on a seat. My bike is only 2 months old and when I asked the parts manager if I could get 10% off on the new seat he told me no way, never gonna happen, etc.
I'm not surprized, I guess, to find the drain plug so hacked in there. I guess everything is hacked over there........
I'm a heavy equipment tech by trade and had the correct size o-ring on my service truck. Will never have that dealer touch my bike again. I'll be doing all of my own service work and I'll go to the great guys over at Glendale HD for any warranty issues.
Odd how an oil change post became a dealer thrashing.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 11/3/2005 2:04:57 PM
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Whats old faithful?
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 11/3/2005 6:44:39 PM
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JamieWG
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HD is now recommending HD Formula+ for use in primary and tranny.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 11/4/2005 9:40:10 PM
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msscull
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AMSOIL 75W90 Severe Duty.
Also, AMSOIL 20W50 in crankcase & primary.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 11/9/2005 2:21:12 PM
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Loanshark
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I've got syn3 in there now but I'm switching to mobile 1 75w90.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 11/9/2005 2:36:16 PM
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txHarleyMan
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If you use syn3 in your tranny, youre playin with fire. 20w50 is not heavy enough for a transmission.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 11/10/2005 9:08:52 AM
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Babs
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Man, you guys got me scared! Ok so I only have 4500 miles.. I'm dropping that stuff out of my bike this weekend if I can. Screw waiting to 5000. And yes, I've noticed the bike shifts pretty clunky, and I've not been overly impressed with the engine at idle also.. Sounds like too many parts rubbing and bouncing around. That crap is coming out of there THIS weekend.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 11/15/2005 1:13:22 PM
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yellowdog
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Would Royal Purple 75X140 work in the Trany or is it to heavy? I am changing my three holes at 600 miles. I have the RP along with ATF from my F250 and would like to not have to look for more.
Scotty
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 12/23/2005 11:23:24 AM
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Tim
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Hey TC, whats the best in a Sporty? Thanks, Tim
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 12/24/2005 7:13:49 AM
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Tim
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Thanks TC, I am coming up on my 10k and will be doing it myself. Merry Christmas, Tim
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 12/26/2005 4:51:09 PM
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peppi
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I've been using the HD trans oil and have no problems with it.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 1/25/2006 8:13:45 AM
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Bruce00
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quote:
ORIGINAL: msscull
AMSOIL 75W90 Severe Duty.
quote:
ORIGINAL: Big Ted
Red Line Shock Proof Heavy in the transmission.
These two seem to be my choices
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 1/25/2006 9:22:16 PM
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fl_799
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Mobile-1 75-90 synthetic.
Wish Redline or Amsoil were a bit easier to get but Mobile-1 v-twin/mx4t/75-90g series has worked well for me for several years in Harley's and British twins.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 1/26/2006 12:11:41 AM
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Crazy Canuck
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Royal Purple Max-Gear 75/90 for me without any problems.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 2/20/2006 4:11:39 PM
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Dannys Train
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Wonder why not many folks have been using the Bel Ray tranny fluid. I'm about to dump some into my tranny based on some pretty good feed back from several unbiased resources.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 3/3/2006 3:52:13 PM
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starbound
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I personally run Amsoil 20w50 in the engine and primary and Amsoil Sever Duty 75w-90 Gear Lube in the Transmission. 
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 3/4/2006 12:53:02 AM
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kpreese
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Taildraggerdave
AND, the 0-ring was shredded and split, and the tech put a bunch of liquid pipe dope on the threads.
I just did my first service on my new Dyna and while working on it I remembered your post about the pipe dope on the drain plug. It looks like engine, trans and primary plugs on my bike all came from the factory with pipe dope on them. Obviously the tech should've replaced the bad o-ring, but maybe the pipe dope was already on there?
What the heck is the o-ring even for if they are going to slather it in pipe dope?!?!?! If the tech indeed added MORE dope without thoroughly cleaning the threads, then that plug may not even go in far enough for the o-ring to seat.
Anyway, just wanted to share my observation. I wonder if it is used as much as a thread locker as a sealer? I don't think there is anything wrong with using it, but you gotta clean that crap out each time and use a reasonable amount.
Kevin
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 4/17/2006 9:49:43 AM
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Babs
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Finally got the tranny done this weekend.. Dropped the SYN-3 and man did I see some stuff on the drain plug. There's been some wear in there. Replaced with shockproof heavy.. Felt a little uneasy at first pouring in some stuff that looked like gooey melted strawberry slushy. hehehe :) It's like pink slurpy syrup.. Hopefully got enough in there.. I rode, then checked and added more to correct level (I hope). I have a little bit left with nothing to do with it.. Is that normal? An 04 softail doesn't take a full quart?
Anyway, I could tell an IMMEDIATE improvement in shifting. Though on the roads I ride, I've really noticed that gears 1-4 are just to get you to between 0mph and cruising speed in 5th. Hard to tell any other improvements other than shifting ease, I'll assume all the little gears in there are a lot happier now just based on the shifting feedback.
Along with lubing the throttle and clutch cables (much improved), the bike is a happy camper and just about ready for Myrtle Beach.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 4/17/2006 10:04:58 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Babs
Finally got the tranny done this weekend.. Dropped the SYN-3 and man did I see some stuff on the drain plug. There's been some wear in there. Replaced with shockproof heavy.. Felt a little uneasy at first pouring in some stuff that looked like gooey melted strawberry slushy. hehehe :) It's like pink slurpy syrup.. Hopefully got enough in there.. I rode, then checked and added more to correct level (I hope). I have a little bit left with nothing to do with it.. Is that normal? An 04 softail doesn't take a full quart?
Anyway, I could tell an IMMEDIATE improvement in shifting. Though on the roads I ride, I've really noticed that gears 1-4 are just to get you to between 0mph and cruising speed in 5th. Hard to tell any other improvements other than shifting ease, I'll assume all the little gears in there are a lot happier now just based on the shifting feedback.
Along with lubing the throttle and clutch cables (much improved), the bike is a happy camper and just about ready for Myrtle Beach.
I also switched over to the RL shockprroof a week ago and had the same reservations about pouring what looked like Pepto Bismol into my tranny. I didn't notice any real improvements either.
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RE: What TRANS oil do you use? - 4/17/2006 10:23:11 AM
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