oil Temps
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oil Temps
My oil temp was about 220 deg riding before I changed the exhaust from stock. It would climb rapidly when idling at a light. After The V & H Big shots were installed it ran about 210 and slowly climbed while idling at a light. Yesterday I changed all the oils to Redline synthetic. Today I went for a long ride and the temp never went over 190 on the trip while moving. Sitting at a light it would go up to 200 max. It sure is a testament to the quality of Redline oil!!! I also have no problem finding neutral and the clunk is greatly diminished. 
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I've been debating whether to go Redline or Mobile 1. Dealer sells a kit w/ RL oil for all 3 holes for around $110. Expensive oil change, but I've heard nothing but good things about it. I've got a 1000 miles to make my decision.
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That is what I did. Don't forget the O-rings for the drain plugs and the oil filter are not included. Dealer charges $300 for a oil change with mineral oil. $135 for the oil, O-rings and oil filter was a bargain. I also have a cool funnel for filling the trans and a hat and stickers. What a deal!!! :-)
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That is what I did. Don't forget the O-rings for the drain plugs and the oil filter are not included. Dealer charges $300 for a oil change with mineral oil. $135 for the oil, O-rings and oil filter was a bargain. I also have a cool funnel for filling the trans and a hat and stickers. What a deal!!! :-)
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That is what I did. Don't forget the O-rings for the drain plugs and the oil filter are not included. Dealer charges $300 for a oil change with mineral oil. $135 for the oil, O-rings and oil filter was a bargain. I also have a cool funnel for filling the trans and a hat and stickers. What a deal!!! :-)
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That dealer is raping you, charging 110 for the 'kit.' Even purging all the oil out of your motor you should only need about 6 quarts, and a filter. You can beat his price if you look around.
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My oil temp was about 220 deg riding before I changed the exhaust from stock. It would climb rapidly when idling at a light. After The V & H Big shots were installed it ran about 210 and slowly climbed while idling at a light. Yesterday I changed all the oils to Redline synthetic. Today I went for a long ride and the temp never went over 190 on the trip while moving. Sitting at a light it would go up to 200 max. It sure is a testament to the quality of Redline oil!!! I also have no problem finding neutral and the clunk is greatly diminished.
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From: Louisville, KY
I find the gear change clunk much reduced after going to the below oil combination.
Engine gets Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50 every 5K - $9.60 at Meijer
Primary gets Mobil 1 Racing 4T™ 10W-40 every 5K - - $9.60 at Meijer
Transmission gets Red Line V-Twin Transmission Oil With ShockProof every 10K - $16.95 at Summit
I always use 1qrt of new oil to purge the engine at each oil change.
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My oil temp was about 220 deg riding before I changed the exhaust from stock. It would climb rapidly when idling at a light. After The V & H Big shots were installed it ran about 210 and slowly climbed while idling at a light. Yesterday I changed all the oils to Redline synthetic. Today I went for a long ride and the temp never went over 190 on the trip while moving. Sitting at a light it would go up to 200 max. It sure is a testament to the quality of Redline oil!!! I also have no problem finding neutral and the clunk is greatly diminished.
Mine ranges between 175 and 225 degF depending on the ambient - same oil.