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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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changed trans fluid
nice place for the plug
between the shocks
why ???? on top of that i dont think im happy
w/ fluid i put in del ray 85 140?
sounds clunkier,read alot of good w/ amsoil severe gear 75 110
too many choices , got the scoot up on m.jack though
rant over
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 04:16 AM
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YOU'LL GET USED TO IT, RUNNING AMSOIL 75-90 GEAR LUBE! ALLEN KEY LENGTH WAYS UP INTO SCREW, AND USE CLOSED END OF COMBO. WRENCH TO TURN SHORT END, NO ISSUES. GOOD LUCK
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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No issues with getting the plug out. No lift? The Belray works fine in the wife's Deluxe. She complained a bit about having problems finding neutral on first ride out but that must've been her because no more problems after. No difference in clunking detected, still a Harley.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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gatta lift that plug on the 08 is in between shocks/allen socket/ extension
rubs a little on shock stupid like 1/4 inch the other way would work perfect
thats why im not in charge
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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You need Redline Shockproof Heavy. An extension on a socket makes it relatively easy to get to the drain plug. 5/8" if I recall correctly.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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I use a 5/8 socket and extention, slips right between the shocks. I feel like you get a better bite than using the allen in the center. I also dont like to use a jack to change the fluids , it gets in the way, I put my bike in a wheel chock to stand it up and then drop the drain plugs.

I tried Bel Ray and swithched to Redline V Twin Transmission with Shockproof , it is a full synthetic and has made my transmission shift better than the Bel ray, Syn 3 or HD Formula
 

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Originally Posted by HarleyGoodies
You need Redline Shockproof Heavy. An extension on a socket makes it relatively easy to get to the drain plug. 5/8" if I recall correctly.
Originally Posted by XARAN
I use a 5/8 socket and extention, slips right between the shocks. I feel like you get a better bite than using the allen in the center. I also dont like to use a jack to change the fluids , it gets in the way, I put my bike in a wheel chock to stand it up and then drop the drain plugs.

I tried Bel Ray and swithched to Redline V Twin Transmission with Shockproof , it is a full synthetic and has made my transmission shift better than the Bel ray, Syn 3 or HD Formula
next time ill try a stubby 5/8 & angle extension
the regular extension bumps the shock
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Even with the socket... you'll rub the shock a little... lol Atleast we can do it ourselves.
I've heard very good things about the Redline Shockproof, but never tried it?
 
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