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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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howdy folks i got a question about my (i believe the primary chain left side gear shift) primary being a little louder now then before oil change from dino to syn3. is there a different grade of oil i can put in there too quiet it up abit. i doesn't really bother me too much but would like it quieter without any chance of harm to the internal parts. my bike is a 09 super glide. any guidance would be appreciated thanks for all the help now and in the past. ride on
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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I had the same problem on my Deuce... had regular oil, changed to syn. After 15 minutes and it got warm, it got louder and the clutch started to slip. Called around... was told to switch back to reg.... did, problem went away.

I only run Syn in my engine.. the other 2 holes I run reg HD fluids.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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same answer as bucket
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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X3 ... ditch the Harley syn3.
 
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