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Old May 21, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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Has anyone used Redline Transmission fluid in the 2014 Limited Transmission?
 
Old May 21, 2014 | 07:23 AM
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Has anyone used Redline Transmission fluid in the 2014 Limited Transmission?
Yes I wouldn't use any other fluid! Big difference in finding neutral.
 
Old May 21, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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Yes, I use the Redline 20/50 in the engine, Redline primary case oil and Redline V-Twin Transmossion oil with ShockProof

The Transmission shifts smoother and is easier to find neutral.
 
Old May 21, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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redline transmission is smelly stuff I'm a first time user and I think I recall reading somewhere else that it is a little smelly. Confirmed no doubt about it.
 
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That's what I will be running after my they do my 1K service this weekend. I had always ran M1 in my softail but thought I would give Redline a try on my new SGS. I'm definitely looking to lessen the clunk and make finding neutral easier.
 
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I had a discussion with one of parts/tech who built his own engine/trans up and he uses and recommends the redline for the transmission, he said it really coasts and sticks to the gears. I think that is what i will switch over to at 1K.
 
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Thanks, I plan on using the Redline at my next service.
 

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Redline has been good in my bike also. No complaints.
 
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redline transmission is smelly stuff I'm a first time user and I think I recall reading somewhere else that it is a little smelly. Confirmed no doubt about it.
Smelly and looks like Pepto Bismol
 
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Originally Posted by 68 XLCH
I had a discussion with one of parts/tech who built his own engine/trans up and he uses and recommends the redline for the transmission, he said it really coasts and sticks to the gears. I think that is what i will switch over to at 1K.
Funny, I had a free 1000 mile service and did not know it. I took my bike in at 1200 to have the clutch recall done and they offered me my free service. I told them I had already done it myself and used Redline oils in all 3. They told me that they had had several transmission bearing failures due to Redline. Then they pointed to a printed notice on the wall from HD stating that transmission bearing failures due to inferior lubricants would void any warranty.

Yea right. Total BS

I have been using Readline products for years and will continue to do so.
 



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