Redline oils
Road Warrior
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RE: Redline oils
I'm kind of cheap - I use Redline Heavy Shockproof in the tranny and change that once a year. I use their 20W-50 synthetic in the crankcase and change that every 5K (along with the filter, of course). As for the wet clutch and primary chain, I personally think synthetic is a bit too slippery for that application and prefer to use any good brand of 20W-50 dino there - Pennzoil has been cheap in 5 qt containers at Wally World - been using that since new (13K now). Cheapest place to find Red Line is almost any out of state mail order dealer - you save the tax and usually pay shipping - if you order case lots of their motor oil, it's usually a good deal. You'll not need that much tranny oil - order 2 qts at a time.
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Cruiser
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RE: Redline oils
I don't know if this is true, but my local Harley dealer said if I run anything other than HD oils it voids my warranty. What has everyone else heard?
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Road Master
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From: LQ
RE: Redline oils
I'm gonna switch to Redline in all three holes.. Will I need to flush out the Syn 3, or after I drain itcan I just dump in the RL... If I will need to flush, whats the best method... thanks
Cruiser
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From: DETROIT
RE: Redline oils
ORIGINAL: willett58
I don't know if this is true, but my local Harley dealer said if I run anything other than HD oils it voids my warranty. What has everyone else heard?
I don't know if this is true, but my local Harley dealer said if I run anything other than HD oils it voids my warranty. What has everyone else heard?
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From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
RE: Redline oils
ORIGINAL: willett58
I don't know if this is true, but my local Harley dealer said if I run anything other than HD oils it voids my warranty. What has everyone else heard?
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I don't know if this is true, but my local Harley dealer said if I run anything other than HD oils it voids my warranty. What has everyone else heard?
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They Can Not Make you use there product or there service's.. That's a Legal NO NO in every State...
Oh yea... I use AMSOIL in the engine & Primary & Redline in the Tranny
Road Captain
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From: Citizen of the Republic of Texas, now in GA
RE: Redline oils
Just drain your old oils and replace. This forum sponser is a good supplier and you get more discount.
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From: Lenexa, KS (KC)
RE: Redline oils
Mobil 1 V-twin in the engine, Redline Heavy Shock in the trans, and Redline MTL in primary. Would have gone with Redline in the engine, but was able to pick up Mobil a little cheaper, and their both high quality synthetics. Bought mine at youroilshop.com since I can buy Mobil and Redline and the K&N filter all on one website -- plus their website is easier to use than myoilshop.com.
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From: Mass
RE: Redline oils
"I switched to Red-Line and my bike gained 30hp, my bald-spot filled in, and chicks dig me again"
..some of these posts are funny when it comes to oil....HD,Red-Line, Amsoil, Mobil 1, Royal Purple,etc, etc....take your pick, they're all good..and for a Low-Tech machine like a Harley they're all adequate.
..some of these posts are funny when it comes to oil....HD,Red-Line, Amsoil, Mobil 1, Royal Purple,etc, etc....take your pick, they're all good..and for a Low-Tech machine like a Harley they're all adequate.