Redline Shockproof Heavy WOW!
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To be quite honest, as a new Harley owner, they are all interesting reads to me. The sad part is, everyone says something different and everyone feels the brand oil they use is the best. So after every read, I feel like I am back at square one and its getting me nowhere.
the upshot is, there is no one 'best' oil. choose the oil that you are comfortable with, can get easily enough, and your happy with. then just follow the mfr recommended oil change intervals.
good luck, and happy reading (the oil threads that is)
only if you put it in the gas tank
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Who makes Redline products? I've heard of it, but never used it! I've been using Amsoil, but I'm switching over to Mobile 1 because I can buy it down the street at Advance Auto. I've noticed a lot of HD dealer's have started selling Amsoil, but it's still expensive. Has anybody looked at Amsoil test sheet's to see if they compared Redline to Amsoil in the four ball wear test...ect. I know their test is going to say they have the best oil, but almost all their test show Mobile 1 a close second in almost every catagory. Of course in Mobil1 test, they are the best and so on. Just wondering????
No need for four ***** to be on a bike. Redline blows 'em all away with the two ball test.
20/50 in the motor
MTL in the primary
Shockproof in the tranny
Lucky me, the local speed shop carries them all. (Speed shop for car gearheads).
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kind of interesting (to me at least) that amsoil is the only supplier that uses the 4 ball wear test.
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Redline makes Redline products. He he!
No need for four ***** to be on a bike. Redline blows 'em all away with the two ball test.
20/50 in the motor
MTL in the primary
Shockproof in the tranny
Lucky me, the local speed shop carries them all. (Speed shop for car gearheads).
No need for four ***** to be on a bike. Redline blows 'em all away with the two ball test.
20/50 in the motor
MTL in the primary
Shockproof in the tranny
Lucky me, the local speed shop carries them all. (Speed shop for car gearheads).
Here's some interesting reading. Seem's if this wasn't true, Redline would sue. It's the only comparison test I could readily find. I'm sure theres more.http://www.synthetic-motor-oil-chang...s-redline-oil/
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Last I heard, Baker recommended Spectro 75w140 and I think they even include a bottle with their trannys.
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Just buy and install Shockprook Heavy (pink) or V-twin Transmission oil (the same with different label) as members here will attest, is a no-brainer.
Lots of years using it without anything negative. Also makes for discerning difference between tranny leak and primary leak due to color differences.
Bob
Lots of years using it without anything negative. Also makes for discerning difference between tranny leak and primary leak due to color differences.
Bob
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thanks for the kind words
The comments here on Heavy Shockproof and/or our V-Twin Transmission Fluid are great to read. In a wet sump trans like in these bikes, it simply solves a lot of problems without side effects. Some mechanics don't like it since it's coating ability means they have to work a bit more to clean it off the gears for inspection, but it sounds like most of you see that it's a good problem to have!
In responding to that question of why we don't react to Amsoil's testing and negative campaigns, we simply don't resort to those kind of tactics. The success of our products stands on its own in terms of wear, drain interval, lower temps, shiftability, etc. That seems to stand out in this thread. Smart people see through that stuff.
Thanks for the support. Don't know if this was already posted in the thread but check out our website as we have a new HD story on engines with a lot of great tech help for you guys that like that stuff. You'll see a transmission story there soon, too.
We don't post a lot in these forums as it's your place to play, but I just wanted to clear up that Amsoil post.
See ya,
Cameron Evans/Red Line Oil
In responding to that question of why we don't react to Amsoil's testing and negative campaigns, we simply don't resort to those kind of tactics. The success of our products stands on its own in terms of wear, drain interval, lower temps, shiftability, etc. That seems to stand out in this thread. Smart people see through that stuff.
Thanks for the support. Don't know if this was already posted in the thread but check out our website as we have a new HD story on engines with a lot of great tech help for you guys that like that stuff. You'll see a transmission story there soon, too.
We don't post a lot in these forums as it's your place to play, but I just wanted to clear up that Amsoil post.
See ya,
Cameron Evans/Red Line Oil
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Thanks, that answered my question Here's some interesting reading. Seem's if this wasn't true, Redline would sue. It's the only comparison test I could readily find. I'm sure theres more.
http://www.synthetic-motor-oil-chang...s-redline-oil/
Here's some interesting reading. Seem's if this wasn't true, Redline would sue. It's the only comparison test I could readily find. I'm sure theres more.http://www.synthetic-motor-oil-chang...s-redline-oil/
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The comments here on Heavy Shockproof and/or our V-Twin Transmission Fluid are great to read. In a wet sump trans like in these bikes, it simply solves a lot of problems without side effects. Some mechanics don't like it since it's coating ability means they have to work a bit more to clean it off the gears for inspection, but it sounds like most of you see that it's a good problem to have!
In responding to that question of why we don't react to Amsoil's testing and negative campaigns, we simply don't resort to those kind of tactics. The success of our products stands on its own in terms of wear, drain interval, lower temps, shiftability, etc. That seems to stand out in this thread. Smart people see through that stuff.
Thanks for the support. Don't know if this was already posted in the thread but check out our website as we have a new HD story on engines with a lot of great tech help for you guys that like that stuff. You'll see a transmission story there soon, too.
We don't post a lot in these forums as it's your place to play, but I just wanted to clear up that Amsoil post.
See ya,
Cameron Evans/Red Line Oil
In responding to that question of why we don't react to Amsoil's testing and negative campaigns, we simply don't resort to those kind of tactics. The success of our products stands on its own in terms of wear, drain interval, lower temps, shiftability, etc. That seems to stand out in this thread. Smart people see through that stuff.
Thanks for the support. Don't know if this was already posted in the thread but check out our website as we have a new HD story on engines with a lot of great tech help for you guys that like that stuff. You'll see a transmission story there soon, too.
We don't post a lot in these forums as it's your place to play, but I just wanted to clear up that Amsoil post.
See ya,
Cameron Evans/Red Line Oil
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Nice catch on the fine print!
Kind of makes me wonder what a more recent test would show. LOL
Odds are, that recent tests do exist, but are not as flattering to Amsoil.
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Last edited by Faast Ed; Jan 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM.