Now that I'm a CVOer, need to decide about oil etc.

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Aug 21, 2016 | 01:35 PM

Msquad

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Now that I'm a CVOer, need to decide about oil etc.

Not to upset the list here with this question...
I've already decided on a good full synthetic for the engine (amsoil or syn3), but what are others using for the trans and primary.

Seems the owner's manual talks about formula+ or syn3 for the trans (I'm planning on using formula+ - I like that stuff), but the primary only mentions syn3. Am I restricted to syn3 only for the primary?

Yes, I need to update my sig.

Aug 21, 2016 | 10:16 PM

Kingspoke

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I got off Syn 3 when my bike was off warranty, plus I had a service contract. Now I use Redline in all 3 holes.

Aug 21, 2016 | 11:03 PM

2AMGuy

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I have a '13 CVO Ultra with the ESP.
I use Syn3 in the engine and primary but I use Red Line Shockproof in the tranny.

Aug 21, 2016 | 11:24 PM

TriGeezer

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Don't put synthetics...especially Syn3 in the primary, too slippery fro hard use.

Me:
Engine: Amsoil
Primary: HDcformula+
Tranny: Belrsy

Bike is very yap now...

Aug 22, 2016 | 09:44 AM

Spindrifter

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Syn3 in the engine, Redline Shockproof in the tranny and Harley Formula + in the primary. Best combo I've found so far.

Aug 22, 2016 | 03:47 PM

DALE#3

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Eagle 1 20/50 in all holes.All get changed @ 5k.I'll let the forum know when it blows up

Aug 23, 2016 | 07:05 AM

TNCarters

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Using Mobil 1 in crankcase either 20w-50 or 15w-50. Using Mobil 1 75w-140 in trans. Have not settled on primary but usually use either Formula + or Redline if I'm around a store that carries it. I always use a synthetic in crankcase as it sometimes gets hot around here and traffic jams can be a killer. I've seen oil temps in excess of 280 degrees when in summer stop and go traffic. This twin cooled engine does stay a bit cooler than my old 2011.