Should I be using HD lubricants?
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Should I be using HD lubricants?
Another Newbie question here...Is there any benefit to using HD lubricants? I'm reading through the service manual and it's just listing the part numbers for the various oils. From what I can tell, it's not even telling me what weight oils to get.
I know the engine oil should be 20W50. What about the transmission and the primary? What weight oils do I need for them and is there anything I should stay away from...or can I use pretty much anything.?.? All of my fluids need to be changed soon but I doubt it's going to happen this month and my transmission fluid is low. I have to add something to it quickly. I live out in the middle of nowhere so it would be nice to know if I could pick up something locally.
I don't know if it makes any difference but this bike has an Ultra 6 speed transmission.
Thanks!
I know the engine oil should be 20W50. What about the transmission and the primary? What weight oils do I need for them and is there anything I should stay away from...or can I use pretty much anything.?.? All of my fluids need to be changed soon but I doubt it's going to happen this month and my transmission fluid is low. I have to add something to it quickly. I live out in the middle of nowhere so it would be nice to know if I could pick up something locally.
I don't know if it makes any difference but this bike has an Ultra 6 speed transmission.
Thanks!
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
You need a motor oil with a lot of zinc
I put ATF in my primary and 75-140 hypoid gear oil in my tranny.
None of which are labeled Harley Davidson by the way.
I suggest going to a thicker weight motor oil in the summer.
I put ATF in my primary and 75-140 hypoid gear oil in my tranny.
None of which are labeled Harley Davidson by the way.
I suggest going to a thicker weight motor oil in the summer.
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Dirt don't hurt
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Na he is still around.
This isn't the first thread he has started here.
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Being new here, I didn't get the Dyna forum comment anyway.
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From: canada
HI There
"CLEAN" 20w50 motor oil , 75-90 or better Gear oil in the tranny . I use 20w50 synthetic amsoil in the motor and in the primary , plus 75 -140 synthetic amsoil gear lube in the tranny . I found the motor runs about 10 degrees cooler . That sold me . Use anything you think is right . Just change the oil often . Kopper
"CLEAN" 20w50 motor oil , 75-90 or better Gear oil in the tranny . I use 20w50 synthetic amsoil in the motor and in the primary , plus 75 -140 synthetic amsoil gear lube in the tranny . I found the motor runs about 10 degrees cooler . That sold me . Use anything you think is right . Just change the oil often . Kopper