2003 Ultra transmission problem
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From: Albuquerque, NM
2003 Ultra transmission problem
I have a question for you guys. I have a 2003 Ultra and after46,800 miles the transmission disentegrated. Most of the gears stripped and the main shaft and counter shaft are stripped. Is this a problem with this transmission? The service rep at the dealer said it is a common thing. He said I was lucky it lasted as long as it did. I can not believe a Touring bike would have this kind of problem after just 46,800 miles. Any of you guys had this problem before? Thanks
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They tell you everything is common and "they all do that". It's a sign of a dealer/mechanic that doesn't know jack.The 03 trans was a good unit, problem is that some used syn3 or an engine oil in it and that isn't the best for a long life. Use of a gear oil is recommended over an engine oil regardless of the rating system they use for the two oils.
What oil were you running in your trans?
What oil were you running in your trans?
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ORIGINAL: hawg53
I had syn3 in it. But I have been using that or Amsoil for that past 4 years. What should I be using?
I had syn3 in it. But I have been using that or Amsoil for that past 4 years. What should I be using?
Tourer
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RE: 2003 Ultra transmission problem
I hate to sound like too much of a dimwit, but are we saying NO Syn3 in trans?
Dino or specialty gear oil better??
Dennis
Dino or specialty gear oil better??
Dennis
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ORIGINAL: Yogibear
I hate to sound like too much of a dimwit, but are we saying NO Syn3 in trans?
Dino or specialty gear oil better??
Dennis
I hate to sound like too much of a dimwit, but are we saying NO Syn3 in trans?
Dino or specialty gear oil better??
Dennis
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RE: 2003 Ultra transmission problem
Not sure if you are serious about the 6 speed cruise drive suggestion. I don't beleive the TC88 is compatible with the 6 speed cruise drive tranny. The TC88 can be bolted to a 6 speed SE tranny or a Baker DD5/DD6.Excellent proven quiet choices.
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ORIGINAL: peddler
Not sure if you are serious about the 6 speed cruise drive suggestion. I don't beleive the TC88 is compatible with the 6 speed cruise drive tranny. The TC88 can be bolted to a 6 speed SE tranny or a Baker DD5/DD6.Excellent proven quiet choices.
Not sure if you are serious about the 6 speed cruise drive suggestion. I don't beleive the TC88 is compatible with the 6 speed cruise drive tranny. The TC88 can be bolted to a 6 speed SE tranny or a Baker DD5/DD6.Excellent proven quiet choices.