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Mar 21, 2012 | 04:08 PM

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qtrracer

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From: SoCal

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Originally Posted by CHOPPIN' CHARLIE

Ok, it was not me, but a DA friend did it and I voluntered to see what the Forum thinks. He was changing oil, or trying to, on a 96" Heritage 6 speed transmission. 5k and all fluids have been changed 3 times. Wanted to try Redline Gear 80w w/Shockproof. Drained tranny ok, new "O" ring, torqued to specs and proceeded to add the gear oil to the OIL TANK and when oil started to come out the OIL TANK, he knew something was wrong. Almost 3/4 quart had been added. See, said he was a DA. Imediatly drained the OIL Tank and refilled with Mobil 1. The oil tank was drained into a clear plastic container and the GEAR OIL separated to the bottom from the motor oil fast. The oil tank now is full of fresh oil. The motor has not been started. He now thinks of adding some Harvel Mystery Oil to the good oil and drain tank again, never starting the motor. Purchased another quart of Gear Oil and added to proper location. Refill oil tank and ride 2 or 3 miles, change oil and filter and hope for the best. Any thing constructive I can pass on to my friend? Thanks for much needed advise.

Redline Oil states that just draining and refilling as your friend(yeah right a friend, ha ha) has already done is fine. No other action is necessary.

Mar 21, 2012 | 04:22 PM

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cHarley

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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh

Since the bike wasn't started, all of the Gear Oil was still in the bag and not circulated. Simply draining the bag and refilling with the correct oil is all that's needed.