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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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anybody running amsoil syn. in a 4-speed kicker..thinking of trying 70/90 wt.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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i'm running 75w-90 in my 4 speed, and i'm happy with it. Only thing i've heard is that synthetics may leak out the output shaft, even with new seals in there. I haven't had a problem with this on mine, though.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Used to run Castrol 75-90 gear lube, switched to synthetic and it feels like a new trans, it actually shifts quieter than my new Road King.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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thanx y'all, i going to swap over...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Yep run it in mine. And it absolutly more quiet than my 02 RoadKing.
 
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