SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
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SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
This is NOT a "Which oil is best thread". I've made my own decision on this thank you very much. 
I got tired of having to buy three different lubricants for the scoot so I switched to SYN 3, which is nice because it is one lubricant for everything.
Everybody I'm sure has noticed that when you shift Harleys they make a clunk sound which is normal. But since I switched to SYN 3 the clunk sound during shifting is louder than it used to be. Is this normal? and have any of you noticed this on your scoots?
I got tired of having to buy three different lubricants for the scoot so I switched to SYN 3, which is nice because it is one lubricant for everything.
Everybody I'm sure has noticed that when you shift Harleys they make a clunk sound which is normal. But since I switched to SYN 3 the clunk sound during shifting is louder than it used to be. Is this normal? and have any of you noticed this on your scoots?
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RE: SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
Yes, since switching to Syn3 in all three holes,my '06 RKC also shifts louder than it used to - - however, it also shifts much more smoother as well. I guess I just need louder pipes
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RE: SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
It's normal, and won't hurt anything. If you want quieter shifting, switch to Mobil 1 75/90 tranny oil available at Advance Auto Parts.
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RE: SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
ORIGINAL: bosnmate
This is NOT a "Which oil is best thread". I've made my own decision on this thank you very much.
I got tired of having to buy three different lubricants for the scoot so I switched to SYN 3, which is nice because it is one lubricant for everything.
Everybody I'm sure has noticed that when you shift Harleys they make a clunk sound which is normal. But since I switched to SYN 3 the clunk sound during shifting is louder than it used to be. Is this normal? and have any of you noticed this on your scoots?
This is NOT a "Which oil is best thread". I've made my own decision on this thank you very much.
I got tired of having to buy three different lubricants for the scoot so I switched to SYN 3, which is nice because it is one lubricant for everything.
Everybody I'm sure has noticed that when you shift Harleys they make a clunk sound which is normal. But since I switched to SYN 3 the clunk sound during shifting is louder than it used to be. Is this normal? and have any of you noticed this on your scoots?
My decision is to use AMSoil, but I agree that Mobil1 is good too.
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RE: SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
Do you know what oil was in the tranny before? If it was Formula+ or a gear oil they are thicker than the Syn3. By putting a thinner lubricant in there it transfers more sound and is completely normal. I know a lot of folks who run 20W-50 in all 3 holes and I've never seen a single problem related to lubrication in any of them.
(I think it's been pretty well established that just about any oil will make a Harley happy!)
(I think it's been pretty well established that just about any oil will make a Harley happy!)
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RE: SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
Not trying to talk you away from Syn 3 but I know that both my indy and the local shop guys have said that even Harley is backing away from the Syn3 in all three holes recomendation. I see they still advertise it in the 08 catalog but apparently have stopped pushing it as an option to the service departments. If you want to go Harley, I would suggest Formula+ at least in the tranny.
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RE: SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
ORIGINAL: steelhead
Not trying to talk you away from Syn 3 but I know that both my indy and the local shop guys have said that even Harley is backing away from the Syn3 in all three holes recomendation. I see they still advertise it in the 08 catalog but apparently have stopped pushing it as an option to the service departments. If you want to go Harley, I would suggest Formula+ at least in the tranny.
Not trying to talk you away from Syn 3 but I know that both my indy and the local shop guys have said that even Harley is backing away from the Syn3 in all three holes recomendation. I see they still advertise it in the 08 catalog but apparently have stopped pushing it as an option to the service departments. If you want to go Harley, I would suggest Formula+ at least in the tranny.
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RE: SYN3 Question... This isn't if I should use or not
Yep, Not like it matters but my dealer is now pushing Formula+ for the tranny and Syn3 for the engine. I noticed since switching to Formula+ my bike shifts smoother and the clunking is gone.
ORIGINAL: steelhead
Not trying to talk you away from Syn 3 but I know that both my indy and the local shop guys have said that even Harley is backing away from the Syn3 in all three holes recomendation. I see they still advertise it in the 08 catalog but apparently have stopped pushing it as an option to the service departments. If you want to go Harley, I would suggest Formula+ at least in the tranny.
Not trying to talk you away from Syn 3 but I know that both my indy and the local shop guys have said that even Harley is backing away from the Syn3 in all three holes recomendation. I see they still advertise it in the 08 catalog but apparently have stopped pushing it as an option to the service departments. If you want to go Harley, I would suggest Formula+ at least in the tranny.
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