Rough Shift Rushmore
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Road Master
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From: Southern Utah, USA
Rough Shift Rushmore
Ya might recall my earlier posts about the (rough) shifting characteristics of my Limited. It's pretty normal but I know it can be better because I got the 2005 FLHRC to shift like a Honda (well, maybe not that smooth...LOL). But there is still this great controversy about switching lubricants...
Well, I did it and I'll be the guinea pig. I drained both holes and put in Redline V-Twin primary and Redline V-Twin Shockproof in the transmission.
Results so far...After a 100 mile run yesterday the shifting is noticeably smoother with reduced clunk but not eliminated.
Finding neutral is very easy...I mean very easy. Most of the time you don't even have to "Blip" the throttle. This is obviously because of the viscosity of the fluid. It has the appearance of ATF but it's not. Clicking into gear when cold and rocking with the clutch pulled in absolutely confirms there is better disengagement of the plates.
I decided "**** it"... and I'm gonna try it because that CLUNK is gonna trash the shift dogs if I don't do something...let's just hope it's not at the expense of the compensator.
GRADE:
7.5 out of 10 for Redline
4 out of 10 for Formula+
Well, I did it and I'll be the guinea pig. I drained both holes and put in Redline V-Twin primary and Redline V-Twin Shockproof in the transmission.
Results so far...After a 100 mile run yesterday the shifting is noticeably smoother with reduced clunk but not eliminated.
Finding neutral is very easy...I mean very easy. Most of the time you don't even have to "Blip" the throttle. This is obviously because of the viscosity of the fluid. It has the appearance of ATF but it's not. Clicking into gear when cold and rocking with the clutch pulled in absolutely confirms there is better disengagement of the plates.
I decided "**** it"... and I'm gonna try it because that CLUNK is gonna trash the shift dogs if I don't do something...let's just hope it's not at the expense of the compensator.
GRADE:
7.5 out of 10 for Redline
4 out of 10 for Formula+
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Virginia
After the initial break-in I switched to Syn3 in all three holes. No real issues however I recently changed two of the three. Kept Syn3 in crankcase but now run Formula+ in primary and tranny and is a noticeable difference, quieter and smoother.
Last edited by Rockgeezer; Jul 19, 2014 at 04:11 PM.
I don't think I would run Formula+ in the transmission... Some dealers recommend it, but since it is a gear box, I would look to a gear oil.
I know they also recommend Syn3 in all 3 holes, but the engine, transmission and primary are all different, and have different lubrication demands.
I know they also recommend Syn3 in all 3 holes, but the engine, transmission and primary are all different, and have different lubrication demands.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 404
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From: Virginia
I don't think I would run Formula+ in the transmission... Some dealers recommend it, but since it is a gear box, I would look to a gear oil.
I know they also recommend Syn3 in all 3 holes, but the engine, transmission and primary are all different, and have different lubrication demands.
I know they also recommend Syn3 in all 3 holes, but the engine, transmission and primary are all different, and have different lubrication demands.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: East Coast
Anyone have any experience with Belray?
Bel-Ray Big Twin Transmission Oil
Bel-Ray Big Twin Transmission Oil
Last edited by 68 XLCH; Jul 19, 2014 at 07:55 PM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Charleston, SC
I ran the Bell Ray in my soft tail and loved it,
As for my 14' I'm currently running Schaffers trans fluid and motor oil, AMS in the primary.
Next oil change I'm putting Schaffers in the primary, now that they have primary fluid available.
As for my 14' I'm currently running Schaffers trans fluid and motor oil, AMS in the primary.
Next oil change I'm putting Schaffers in the primary, now that they have primary fluid available.
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: San Diego
I had the dealer put in Bel Ray at the 1000 mile service on my 2014 Ultra, and it made neutral easier to find and reduced the 1st gear (straight cut) whine. I'll probably go with severe duty next change.