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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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The dealer installed the Screamin' Eagle performance clutch when I did the Stage IV upgrade to my engine. I have always used Redline Primary case oil before in my bikes but I have put it in twice now and I cannot get the bike into netural when hot.

Dealer replaced the clutch once and put Formula + Chaincase lube back into it and no problems for 3000 miles.

I changed the oil in all 3 holes and put the Redline back in and now it will not go into netural.

What would be a better oil than formula+ and why is the redline causing this.

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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Think it's a no brainer...go back to the one that works for you, formula +.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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In my experience the oil in the primary hasn't affected finding nuetral. It's more a function of chain adjustment. Yours is automatic. Assuming it's working properly try a good quality synthetic gear lube in the tranny if you don't have it now. It makes a big difference in finding nuetral.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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Make sure you are not overfilling. The service manual states that an overfilled primary may cause hard to find neutral issues.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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It's possible the Redine makes the friction discs swell differently then the Formula +, and does not allow the clutch pack to fully disengage?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Scorpion07
It's possible the Redine makes the friction discs swell differently then the Formula +, and does not allow the clutch pack to fully disengage?
+1, I absolutely agree!
 
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