Am I using the right fluids?
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Am I using the right fluids?
Decided to do my own maintenance. I'm a former auto mechanic, but bike fluids are new to me - just want to make sure I'm at least using the right types of fluids. Will the following work for a twin-cam bike:
Engine: Mobil 1 (20/50?)
Trans: ATF or Mobil 1 (weight?)
Primary: 85/140 Gear Oil (Torco?)
I've seen threads mention using Mobil 1 in all three, ATF in the primary but not the trans, etc. - what's the correct solution other than going directly to HD fluids?
Engine: Mobil 1 (20/50?)
Trans: ATF or Mobil 1 (weight?)
Primary: 85/140 Gear Oil (Torco?)
I've seen threads mention using Mobil 1 in all three, ATF in the primary but not the trans, etc. - what's the correct solution other than going directly to HD fluids?
Last edited by HRK123; Jul 1, 2011 at 11:06 AM.
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Decided to do my own maintenance. I'm a former auto mechanic, but bike fluids are new to me - just want to make sure I'm at least using the right types of fluids. Will the following work for a twin-cam bike:
Engine: Mobil 1 (20/50?)
Trans: ATF or Mobil 1 (weight?)
Primary: 85/140 Gear Oil (Torco?)
I've seen threads mention using Mobil 1 in all three, ATF in the primary but not the trans, etc. - what's the correct solution other than going directly to HD fluids?
Engine: Mobil 1 (20/50?)
Trans: ATF or Mobil 1 (weight?)
Primary: 85/140 Gear Oil (Torco?)
I've seen threads mention using Mobil 1 in all three, ATF in the primary but not the trans, etc. - what's the correct solution other than going directly to HD fluids?
Tranny: Synthetic 20W-50, gear oil (pretty much any viscosity), or Formula+
Primary: NO GEAR OIL. Formula+, ATF, Rotella T 15W-40 HDEO, 20W-50, or other primary-specific lube like Redline MTL.
These are just a few suggestions- others will no doubt follow...
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