Has anyone run the Redline 20W-60W Oil in a twin cam? I don't want to be the guinea pig with my 06 Ultra and no one around here has tried it that I have talked to. If anyone has run this in your motor for a time, what are your comments?
Thanks
Bear

 

Running RedLine in 3 holes. But not the 60. As I understand it the 60 is more for a heavy duty application or race. Not that it means much, but if you lived in a hotter region, I'd say go for it in a heart beat.

 

I run the 20W60HD in my 97 & 03 FLSTS, the MTL in the primary, and the 75W90 gear lube in the tranny. No issues.

 

Well, I am not in the hotest region (Colorado) so maybe I should just stick to Syn3

 

I live in TN and ran the 20-60 for the last 3 oil changes and then went back to the Mobil-1 20-50 and wish I had gone w/the Redline again. As far as the other holes go - the MTL in the primary is fine but I will never put anything but the Heavy Duty Shockproof in my tranny (otherwise known as pink goo). That stuff is great.

 

I live just outside Calgary, Alberta. Your weather is comparable to mine, albeit slightly better overall.

 

I am also running Red-Line in all three holes on both of my bikes now. I switched the SG over to all synthetic last weekend. I have noticed a reduction in actual oil temps as indicated by my new oil temp gauge that replaced the ambient temp gauge.
In the engine I am running the Red-Line 20/50, and it covers about the entire temp range that I will be riding in. I still drop the engine oil at 2500 and trans & primary every 5K.

Anyhow back to your question......I dont know of anyone running 20W-60W in their TC88. What I would like to know is why you want to go with such a heavy weight oil???

 

Because that is what my local dealer is selling.

 

Yea but just because the local dealer is selling it, you dont have to buy it. My local dealer sells HD Syn-3.....but I still use the Red-Line 20/50.

This info is from the Red-Line web site: re.the 20/60

Specifically blended for air-cooled V-Twin engines with traditionally wide clearances like Knuckleheads, Shovelheads, and Panheads engines. Also compatible with V-twins operated in hot climates.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_m...&categoryID=11

 

I will call around to the private shops and see if I can find the 20/50. I still think Redline Rocks!