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Rob Harper 04-12-2023 08:38 AM

Spectro trans and Amsoil primary
 
I just did 3 hole change on my Ultra. The bike had records showing dealer oil changes with Syn3 in all holes when I bought it. I always use Mobil 1 in my engines, but went back with Syn3 in trans/primary when I changed fluid last time. This time, I had a gift card for a local moto shop. They had Amsoil primary, and Spectro HD 6 speed trans in stock, so I grabbed those. The bike shifts MUCH smoother, less "notchy" than with the Syn3. Don't know if its from the primary or the trans, since I changed both at same time. But I won't go back to Syn3.

BigD48 04-12-2023 08:56 AM

It could be just the new fluids making it feel better. Usually new fluids feel better than old fluids. How many miles on the old tranny and primary fluids?

470004 04-12-2023 09:55 AM

I been using Amsoil synthetic primary oil and Spectro 6 Speed trans oil for years on my SG. I am not a fan of using 20W-50 in all 3 holes. Just my :icon_twocents:.

Rob Harper 04-12-2023 11:23 AM

10K on the old fluids, but it shifted hard/notchy since I've had the bike, new or old Sny3. The Spectro is 75W140. Not sure the weight of the Amsoil, it wasn't on the container.

BigD48 04-12-2023 11:53 AM

According to the Amsoil website, the Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt is 18.7, which specs out to a SAE 50 grade oil.

https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/da...tins/g3302.pdf


Steve Sportster 04-12-2023 02:48 PM

Just did my 1000 mile service on the 2022 Heritage last week. Amsoil in all 3 holes. 20W-50 in motor. Amsoil primary and used their transmission lube, also. Funny how they don't list the viscosity on the primary and transmission lubes. I am also not a believer in 20W50 for the primary and transmission.

cycleman11 04-13-2023 07:37 AM

I believe that the Amsoil primary is more like a 40 weight oil. I use it in my primary and like the way the clutch works with it. Also using the Amsoil transmission lube. Both seem to work fine.

M Oclaf 04-13-2023 07:46 AM

Another “my dicks bigger thread”
 
Okay then…ha ha ha

billgran 04-18-2023 08:58 PM


Originally Posted by Rob Harper (Post 21161189)
I just did 3 hole change on my Ultra. The bike had records showing dealer oil changes with Syn3 in all holes when I bought it. I always use Mobil 1 in my engines, but went back with Syn3 in trans/primary when I changed fluid last time. This time, I had a gift card for a local moto shop. They had Amsoil primary, and Spectro HD 6 speed trans in stock, so I grabbed those. The bike shifts MUCH smoother, less "notchy" than with the Syn3. Don't know if its from the primary or the trans, since I changed both at same time. But I won't go back to Syn3.


I bought a used Ultra Classic 2019 and changed the gear oil to Spectro 6 on advice of my indy mechanic and I noticed better shifting. A year later I switched to Amsoil Primary fluid and noticed better clutch release and engagement. I now use both of those products consistently.

y22c 04-19-2023 05:32 AM

Spectro just sold to Motorex from Switzerland


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