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Apr 10, 2016 | 05:40 PM

jdvorchak

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Anyone recognize this Trans Lube?

New to me 08 FXDL and checking stuff over. Pulled the trans dipstick and found this. Trans shifts smooth and quiet. I've seen Redline lube and it's read or pink. This is a new one on me.

Kinda white and creamy.

Since I don't have the maintenance records I'm going to change it anyway. Just curious if anyone knows what this is?

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:43 PM

NorthWestern

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Its mixed with water, that is why it is that color. Change it

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:46 PM

Stiggy

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Originally Posted by HDConvert511

Its mixed with water, that is why it is that color. Change it

Yep! Lots of condensation over a long time typically.

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:48 PM

jdvorchak

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thanks and that's what I thought. I do know the bike sat for at least 2 years before I bought it. Not going to ride it until I do get all 3 holes changed.

Apr 10, 2016 | 07:38 PM

DJY

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Originally Posted by jdvorchak

thanks and that's what I thought. I do know the bike sat for at least 2 years before I bought it. Not going to ride it until I do get all 3 holes changed.

You said it shifts smooth and quiet, then you say that's what I thought. Who the he!! would run that bike with fluid that looks that horrible? Sorry man, but that's STUPID.

Apr 10, 2016 | 08:21 PM

JohnMn

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All 3?
I must have a brain block,, where's the 3rd?

Doh! Crankcase, Primary and Trany,, wow, lost it there for amoment.

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Apr 10, 2016 | 11:50 PM

jdvorchak

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Originally Posted by DJY

You said it shifts smooth and quiet, then you say that's what I thought. Who the he!! would run that bike with fluid that looks that horrible? Sorry man, but that's STUPID.

I test rode the bike before I bought it. Stupid would be to not test ride it before you buy it.