Softail 5th gear
Softail 5th gear
Ok, I see on the 2010 Softails they knowledge the fact about the 5th gear and have fixed the problem. So for all of us who own older models 07 & 08 what can we do if anything to fix the problem? Is there a synthetic oil that will quieten down the lovable 5th gear RADDLE !
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Synthetic eliminated my problem with finding neutral, made for smoother shifting in general and reduced the 5th gear rattle. Sometimes I almost forget I have it. Or maybe I've just gotten used to it.
Took a 10 Heritage for a demo yesterday. Definite difference in tranny noise. I guess fixing the gear that had nothing wrong with it worked.
I used Spectro 75-140 6speed synthetic which I could only find online. It's pricey but good for 20k. In any case I think it's the weight and not the brand or synthetic that's responsible for the improvements.
Took a 10 Heritage for a demo yesterday. Definite difference in tranny noise. I guess fixing the gear that had nothing wrong with it worked.
I used Spectro 75-140 6speed synthetic which I could only find online. It's pricey but good for 20k. In any case I think it's the weight and not the brand or synthetic that's responsible for the improvements.
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Ok, I see on the 2010 Softails they knowledge the fact about the 5th gear and have fixed the problem. So for all of us who own older models 07 & 08 what can we do if anything to fix the problem? Is there a synthetic oil that will quieten down the lovable 5th gear RADDLE !
Ron
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Yes, puzzles me why the wife's 08 Deluxe isn't anywhere near as noticible as mine. Not even an issue with hers and she likes that it lets her know she's in 5th.
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+1....Switched to Redline in all 3 holes at 5K. Approaching 10K now. Quieter and cooler. Time to do the wife's Deluxe now.
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I have the Amsoil severe duty 75W-90W , no 5th gear problem. But 6th is my issue. I have to be going better than 70 MPH, and I get a clatter and lag for 6th real bad. Dealer said there's nothing wrong. Anybody else have this problem?
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