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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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I'm putting Amsoil 20w50 synthetic in the motor and was told that i can use it in the tranny and primary, is this correct?
 

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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Use the search function. There's alot on fluids. As to your question I use the correct fluid in the correct hole.
Man that statement's gonna get some BS.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Seeing that Harley sells 20w50 syn3 to be used in all three holes, I don't see why not. That being said, I use amsoil 20w50 in the engine and primary, and belray in the tranny.

There are a million choices and a million more opinions as to what you should do, just use whatever makes you feel comfortable.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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Seeing that Harley sells 20w50 syn3 to be used in all three holes, I don't see why not. That being said, I use amsoil 20w50 in the engine and primary, and belray in the tranny.

There are a million choices and a million more opinions as to what you should do, just use whatever makes you feel comfortable.

Yep, that's what Amsoil told me, just wanting a few more opinions before i place an order, thanks.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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I use Syn3 in all the holes. Makes it easier and actually accessible when on a trip.
Changed to Syn3 2500 miles ago. no issues so far. Everything is still quiet.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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I use Castrol V-Twin in all 3 holes.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Got amsoil in all three holes as of last night...

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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You can use it in all three holes however gear oil seems to work better in the tranny and I get good results with rotella t 15w-40 conventional in the primary.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Yes, correct.

I also found this and will post it in honor of the the guy that usually just posts Picard doing it.

Some of you will get the joke, I hope.

No offense. I just like using the pic.

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Harley mfg has recently done a turn around and has started recomending a tranny oil for the tranny. Maybe thats because they sell it under their name
 
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