Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Transmission noise

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 09:41 AM
  #1  
Old Texas Gringo's Avatar
Old Texas Gringo
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From:
Default Transmission noise

My 05 Road King with 2300 miles on it sounds like the transmission is comming apart when I shift gears. I switched to Mobil 50W90 and the noise is the same. Would 50W140 quiet it down or is that too heavy? My 04 FX Springer is as quiet and&nbsp\\;solid as it gets. Are all Harley transmission different?&nbsp\\;
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 09:47 AM
  #2  
UltraDuke's Avatar
UltraDuke
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,136
Likes: 3
From: Parts Unkown
Default RE: Transmission noise

You will get thousands of opinions on what transmission fluid to use.&nbsp\\; Heres mine:&nbsp\\; Redline HeavyShock.&nbsp\\; been using it since day one. 10k later still smooth. looks like pepto bismol and smells like burnt cat hair.
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 09:52 AM
  #3  
Old Texas Gringo's Avatar
Old Texas Gringo
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Transmission noise

Are some transmissions just noiser than others?
 
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 02:49 PM
  #4  
Hawkeye's Avatar
Hawkeye
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 85
Likes: 2
From:
Default RE: Transmission noise

+1 on the Red Line. Use it in all three bikes. No problems and s-m-o-o-t-h shifting.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jess beachie
Touring Models
17
Jul 30, 2023 06:48 PM
Christos0320@aol.com
Touring Models
15
Apr 24, 2012 03:45 PM
HardyHarHarley
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
12
May 17, 2009 10:53 PM
az232
Touring Models
12
May 7, 2008 08:33 AM
Toolman44
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
1
Sep 21, 2007 12:57 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:21 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE