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I have been thinking about switching to Red-Line on my next oil change but I Haven't decided yet..........I've been usin Syn-3
but I am going to Use Red-Line in the Trany for sure...
Any Other Tips Or Suggestions...
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Dennyo
but I am going to Use Red-Line in the Trany for sure...
Any Other Tips Or Suggestions...
Thanks
Dennyo
RedLine heavy shockproof in the tranny.
RedLine MTL in the primary (although this is way over the top and there are cheaper alternatives)
RedLine 20W50 in the engine. Dont bother with the V-twin stuff its primarially designed for vehicles with a shared clutch like the metrics. Not a lot in it but the cheaper auto stuff actually has very slightly better wear addetives. You can use the V-twin stuff, like I said there really isnt much in it but since the auto stuff is both cheaper and slightly better thats what I use.
The only reason I came by this information is that on my last order through the dealer I ordered the V-twin stuff along with the MTL and shockproof. The dealer phoned me and asked if it was for a HD. He suggested that I might want to change my order to the auto stuff. I figure that when a dealer points me towards stuff which is cheaper he has to be looking out for me.
I have used the 20W60 stuff in my previous bike before I used the SERT to lower running temps, but the dealer advised me that there really isnt any need and the 20W50 was ideal for my needs.
Its a group 5 synthetic and its the only one I have found in this group.
Having said all of that, its all overkill really, there are plenty of folks getting big mile on good quality dino oil, and paying much less to change their fluids than me.
What I will say is I had a UOA done on the oil and it was good for in excess of 6000 miles, so if you go to the expense of RedLine I would suggest running it to around the 5000 mile mark before changing it out.
RedLine MTL in the primary (although this is way over the top and there are cheaper alternatives)
RedLine 20W50 in the engine. Dont bother with the V-twin stuff its primarially designed for vehicles with a shared clutch like the metrics. Not a lot in it but the cheaper auto stuff actually has very slightly better wear addetives. You can use the V-twin stuff, like I said there really isnt much in it but since the auto stuff is both cheaper and slightly better thats what I use.
The only reason I came by this information is that on my last order through the dealer I ordered the V-twin stuff along with the MTL and shockproof. The dealer phoned me and asked if it was for a HD. He suggested that I might want to change my order to the auto stuff. I figure that when a dealer points me towards stuff which is cheaper he has to be looking out for me.
I have used the 20W60 stuff in my previous bike before I used the SERT to lower running temps, but the dealer advised me that there really isnt any need and the 20W50 was ideal for my needs.
Its a group 5 synthetic and its the only one I have found in this group.
Having said all of that, its all overkill really, there are plenty of folks getting big mile on good quality dino oil, and paying much less to change their fluids than me.
What I will say is I had a UOA done on the oil and it was good for in excess of 6000 miles, so if you go to the expense of RedLine I would suggest running it to around the 5000 mile mark before changing it out.
Oh and I use RedLine CV-2 grease in the neck as well, I found it dosent melt and make a mess like the others, at least not at the temps I ride in anyway.
If you havent guessed yet I'm a bit of a RedLine fan.
If you havent guessed yet I'm a bit of a RedLine fan.
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I really like redline products and get them from www.myoilshop.com
I run the shockproof heavy in the trans as it will go 20-30,000 miles so I change it every two years.
RL 20w50 in the engine
For the primary I use a 50-50 mix of Redline MTL and MT90 which gives you about a 40w viscosity and great clutch action with no cold oil drag.
I run the shockproof heavy in the trans as it will go 20-30,000 miles so I change it every two years.
RL 20w50 in the engine
For the primary I use a 50-50 mix of Redline MTL and MT90 which gives you about a 40w viscosity and great clutch action with no cold oil drag.
I have never needed an oil top up on the road, in fact I never needed to top up between changes as none of my HD's ever burnt any oil. However RedLine as with all synthetics (as far as I know) are compatible with other oils so just top up with what you can find.
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Running the Redline 20w50 in the engine and the Shockproof Heavy in the trans. ATF in the primary.
You can order Redline through Summit Auto Parts
You can order Redline through Summit Auto Parts
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Red Line is a group 5 syn oil where as HD syn 3 is a group 3. it has the highest rating before it breaks down. i have been using it in my 08 Ultra for 3 changes so far.
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