Have I Stuffed Up Here?????????

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Nov 13, 2007 | 07:37 PM

trusty1

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Have I Stuffed Up Here?????????

G'day everyone

Have I made a mistake with my 1st service on my 07 FXDC by putting Mobil 20W50 in the engine (not Mobil 1) and Mobil 80W90 (Transmission Lube) in the Primary and transmission. This is my 1st HD and I have done all the work myself so far (Pipes, Air Cleaner, T/Max) and feel pretty good about it.

I have used a Ryco oil filter part no. Z418.

Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks

T1

Nov 13, 2007 | 08:55 PM

dontdropit

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RE: Have I Stuffed Up Here?????????

The trans lube is good, the 20-50 is ok and alot of people run gear lube in the primary. I would run it.

Nov 14, 2007 | 08:48 AM

EZ2Rider

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RE: Have I Stuffed Up Here?????????

IF you ride in high temperatures frequently, I would consider changing to the Mobile One or another good synthetic at the NEXT oil change. Synthetic oils have a much higher thermal breakdown temperature thandino.

Gear oil in the primary is a bit expensive but many use the HD gear lube there. Personally, a TypeF ATF seems to work well with the clutches as does plain old 10/40 dino.

G'day
EZ

Nov 15, 2007 | 04:46 AM

trusty1

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RE: Have I Stuffed Up Here?????????

Thanks for the reply fellas, you have both put me at ease. I am out for a poker run saturday, which will be the first ride since the service.

Thanks again.

T1