best engine oil
And guys are wondering why their trannies are going on them. There is even a thread about it.
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REDLINE: Big Twin 20W60HD PowerPack
REDLINE: Big Twin 20W60HD PowerPack
- Complete kit specific to motorcycles with Flathead, Knucklehead, Shovelhead, Panhead engines (as well as Big Twins operated in hot climates or with wide clearances)
- Includes 5 quarts of 20W60 Motorcycle Oil, 1 quart of V-Twin Transmission Oil with ShockProof, 1 quart of Primary Chain Case Oil, 1 bottle of Fuel Injection Cleaner for Motorcycles, a sticker kit, a Red Line Oil embroidered hat, and a versatile funnel
** correction: I personally use the 20W50HD PowerPack, also check racer warehouse website for best pricing I've found with free shipping
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Last edited by Rev Dizzle; Jan 18, 2012 at 09:05 PM.
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Im not trying to start a war
. In fact I love learning new things
But regardless of the numbers, there is a big difference in 85W-140 gear lube and 20W-50 Engine oil. I work in the industrial field and we use ISO ratings as appose to SAE weights. 90 weight gear oil and 50 weight engine oil (because they are measured differently) are both ISO grade 220. Just for reference the 140 is ISO rate 460. When I worked at a Ford dealer as a line tech I had to rebuild many of the NP transfer cases that were designed to run on ATF because people would replace the ATF with gear oil. That is a different subject because they had a bullshit plastic pump in them that would strip with the thicker oil. All the metric bikes use engine oil in their gearboxes. The strange thing about this whole conversation is I find myself (regardless of my owners manual) feeling like gear oil is the better fit in the tranny. Truth be told I would switch if I knew I wouldnt screw something up.
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Steve.
I can tell you that putting shockproof heavy in my trans eliminated the clunk when going into gear,made neutral much easier to find. It whined a bit when I got it with 5000 kms but shockproof heavy eliminated the whine. All in all I feel it's the best thing for our trannys.
I learned about it here in this forum. Many members are using it in their 6 speeds. Try it. If you don't like it drain it. Simple.
And for those of you using motor oil in your primary it is imperative that it's a Xw-40. Doesn't matter if it's a ow-40,5w-40,10w-40,15w-40 etc. These oils generally do not contain friction modifiers. Thinner oils do contain moly and may ruin your clutch. I use rotella t 15w-40. No friction modifiers and high in anti wear agents and detergents.
And it's cheap so drain it often
I can tell you that putting shockproof heavy in my trans eliminated the clunk when going into gear,made neutral much easier to find. It whined a bit when I got it with 5000 kms but shockproof heavy eliminated the whine. All in all I feel it's the best thing for our trannys.
I learned about it here in this forum. Many members are using it in their 6 speeds. Try it. If you don't like it drain it. Simple.
And for those of you using motor oil in your primary it is imperative that it's a Xw-40. Doesn't matter if it's a ow-40,5w-40,10w-40,15w-40 etc. These oils generally do not contain friction modifiers. Thinner oils do contain moly and may ruin your clutch. I use rotella t 15w-40. No friction modifiers and high in anti wear agents and detergents.
And it's cheap so drain it often
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Redline For Me.
I have found over the many bikes(HD's) and the miles and modifications I have done : REDLINE has given me the best results as compared to the Wear and Tear upon inspection.
I use regular 20/50 Redline in the engine (not V- twin, less $$ and does great)
MTL in the primary, and is wet clutch approved
Shockproof heavy GEAR OIL in the tranny
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Other brands of Lube : My Opinion here
If Meets or Beats the specks of HD engine oil, it will work
For the clutch and primary, IF it says wet clutch approved it will work
GEAR OIL is for a tranny and that should be what is used there. Your choice on brands, but Please!!!
Not Engine Oil
signed....REDHEAD
I use regular 20/50 Redline in the engine (not V- twin, less $$ and does great)
MTL in the primary, and is wet clutch approved
Shockproof heavy GEAR OIL in the tranny
********************************************
Other brands of Lube : My Opinion here
If Meets or Beats the specks of HD engine oil, it will work
For the clutch and primary, IF it says wet clutch approved it will work
GEAR OIL is for a tranny and that should be what is used there. Your choice on brands, but Please!!!
Not Engine Oil
signed....REDHEAD
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