Mobil 1 or HD primary oil
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Mobil 1 or HD primary oil
I just bought a new 06 heritage! I plan on using Mobil 1 in the engine and tranny. I am undecided about the primary. Will the Mobil 1 cause more slippage in the clutch than the HP primary+? I would like to use the Mobil and not have to buy from big brother, however I want the best for my new baby. Please enlighten me....
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I hate to say it, but go for the HD primary oil, works better than the synthetics in the primary, it's only a quart you have to buy
I changed from the syn 3 that came in my bike to the HD primary oil in the primary and the clutch is smoother and hooks up better.
Are you using the gear lube (mobil) in the trans and not the engine oil(20/50)I hope.
I changed from the syn 3 that came in my bike to the HD primary oil in the primary and the clutch is smoother and hooks up better.Are you using the gear lube (mobil) in the trans and not the engine oil(20/50)I hope.
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ORIGINAL: TCSTD
I hate to say it, but go for the HD primary oil, works better than the synthetics in the primary, it's only a quart you have to buy I changed from the syn 3 that came in my bike to the HD primary oil in the primary and the clutch is smoother and hooks up better.
Are you using the gear lube (mobil) in the trans and not the engine oil(20/50)I hope.
I hate to say it, but go for the HD primary oil, works better than the synthetics in the primary, it's only a quart you have to buy
I changed from the syn 3 that came in my bike to the HD primary oil in the primary and the clutch is smoother and hooks up better.Are you using the gear lube (mobil) in the trans and not the engine oil(20/50)I hope.
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RE: Mobil 1 or HD primary oil
I switched from syn3 to HD primary oil and noticed the same thing. Clutch "seemed " to be more firm, smoother when it engages and the primary "seemed" quieter. My last change was at 38000 so I am pretty sure everything is broken in. I may try a Synthetic in the primary but it won't be Syn3.
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HD "primary oil" is just basic 20-50 weight dino oil.
HD "primary oil" is just basic 20-50 weight dino oil.
How do you know this? (Not looking for problems, just a want to be informed. If there is a better way to care for my ride, I'll do it.) I have been under the impression that the Primary Chaincase Oil is closer to ATF than regular motor oil.
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I have looked everywhere for this information. I have been unable to find out what the composition of this Primary Chaincase oil is, and what the weight of the oil is. It's not in my manual, it's not on the bottle...
How do you know this? (Not looking for problems, just a want to be informed. If there is a better way to care for my ride, I'll do it.) I have been under the impression that the Primary Chaincase Oil is closer to ATF than regular motor oil.
Mac
ORIGINAL: MegaHDman
HD "primary oil" is just basic 20-50 weight dino oil.
HD "primary oil" is just basic 20-50 weight dino oil.
How do you know this? (Not looking for problems, just a want to be informed. If there is a better way to care for my ride, I'll do it.) I have been under the impression that the Primary Chaincase Oil is closer to ATF than regular motor oil.
Mac
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RE: Mobil 1 or HD primary oil
ORIGINAL: pilot1996
I have looked everywhere for this information. I have been unable to find out what the composition of this Primary Chaincase oil is, and what the weight of the oil is. It's not in my manual, it's not on the bottle...
How do you know this? (Not looking for problems, just a want to be informed. If there is a better way to care for my ride, I'll do it.) I have been under the impression that the Primary Chaincase Oil is closer to ATF than regular motor oil.
Mac
ORIGINAL: MegaHDman
HD "primary oil" is just basic 20-50 weight dino oil.
HD "primary oil" is just basic 20-50 weight dino oil.
How do you know this? (Not looking for problems, just a want to be informed. If there is a better way to care for my ride, I'll do it.) I have been under the impression that the Primary Chaincase Oil is closer to ATF than regular motor oil.
Mac
Try the HD primary oil, bet you woun't go back to anything else
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RE: Mobil 1 or HD primary oil
I've been using the HD primary oil all along...I've considered using the Mobile 1, but wasn't sure. It would keep me from ever going into the HD shop if I quit using it.
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