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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Changing fluids first time. Hunting down redline shockproof and need to know what kind for transmission. Heavy or lightweight gear oil?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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V-Twin Transmission Oil with ShockProofŽ
 
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Thanks, what size alan bit is the transmission fill?
 
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Redline VTwin tranny oil and Shockproof Heavy are the same, and believe it or not are the same price--or were the last time I looked.
 
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Yep, Shockproof Heavy. (or red paint)
 
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A Redline Rep came on the forum a while back to explain they are both the same. Buy the Redline V-twin Transmission oil. I buy mine from racerpartswholesale last I bought was 12.95 a quart .
 
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Yes, but doesn't VTwin tranny oil and Shockproof Heavy have a strong smell? This is the only reason I haven't tried them yet.

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Yesterday, I just put in 1 QT of Redline Vtwin, 6 cylinder Shockproof. Did my 10K service, or at least the fluid part of it. I will do the rest this weekend.
 
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Yes, but doesn't VTwin tranny oil and Shockproof Heavy have a strong smell? This is the only reason I haven't tried them yet.

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Absolutely Beary, I have to open up the garage doors and turn on my floor fan when I change the Tranny oil....smell's like nothing I've ever smelled before. Glad I only have to change it every 20K.
 
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