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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Anyone try this stuff. They do a wonderful job of advertising, but I never hear of anyone using it. I'm especially curious about the synthetic blend they offer. I'm not aware of any other motorcycle oil in a blend. I use a Valvoline blend in My Dodge Ram and I guess it works good, haven't had any oil related problems yet, yet. Of course, I change it premature just like I do the bike. Just curious, oh and I do run full syn in the bike.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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I use Belray 85W140 in the tranny. Quiets down the shift clank.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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I also use it in the trans, have been for years, good stuff.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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How about in the engine?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Swear by it for tranny. My local HD dealer turned me on to it 10yrs ago. Looks as good coming out as it did going in. 40,000mi on Heritage and 12,000 on Ultra.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NAMVET
I also use it in the trans, have been for years, good stuff.
Used Bel Rey Gear saver in trans of my '06 FXDBI - 29k, no problems... Running Mobil 1 snyn gear oil in the '09 FLTR
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by electra glide
Anyone try this stuff.
Yes. I use it. No issues; quality product.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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A buddy of mine had some work done at an indy shop that uses bel-ray products. I helped him out on his next service on his 03 road king. The oil looked fine after just a tick over 5000 miles. Sure it was a bit dirty, but it shold have been. He didnt have any problems with it, and he bought the same stuff to put back in it when I helped him with his last fluid change.
 
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85 / 140 W in the tranny. Works very well. Considering going to full syn mobil gear oil.
 
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