What would you do?
Road Warrior
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From: Orange, VA,
My HD dealer just told me they are now telling people to use gear oil in the transmissions, I use Brad Penn 20/50 partial syn in the engine, 75/90 full syn in the trans and HD primary+ in the primary.
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Cruiser
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From: Saskatoon,Sk Canada
FYI, I'm using Amsoil full synthetic 20-50 in all 3. I was told this stuff was as good or better than the HD Syn3 and could be used in all 3 with no problem. As I am always trying to be budget savvy, I want to get the most life out of the oil, but at the same time don't want to risk preventable breakdown due to something simple like an oil change.
As post #6 said, I will be doing all of that other maintenance stuff also.
Thanks for responses, I welcome more.
As post #6 said, I will be doing all of that other maintenance stuff also.
Thanks for responses, I welcome more.
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Cruiser
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From: Saskatoon,Sk Canada
Afterthought:
The reason I wanted to use the same thing in all 3 is so that I can carry a bottle with me at all times just in case. Not 2 or 3 bottles.
After switching to this combo, I have not noticed any major differences in operation, feel, or sound of the bike. All 3 always look good when I change too. I will be sticking with it.
The reason I wanted to use the same thing in all 3 is so that I can carry a bottle with me at all times just in case. Not 2 or 3 bottles.
After switching to this combo, I have not noticed any major differences in operation, feel, or sound of the bike. All 3 always look good when I change too. I will be sticking with it.
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Go full-on **** and trade the bike in for a new one....or....
You have the equivalent of about 2200 mi. on your fluids and your trip will add 3800 mi. at most, for a total of around 6K mi.
Just ride the thing - you'll be fine and so will the bike. Change out the motor oil when you return, the rest will be good to go for quite some time yet.
Oh, and get yourself a shop manual. It explains everything, including service intervals.
You have the equivalent of about 2200 mi. on your fluids and your trip will add 3800 mi. at most, for a total of around 6K mi.
Just ride the thing - you'll be fine and so will the bike. Change out the motor oil when you return, the rest will be good to go for quite some time yet.
Oh, and get yourself a shop manual. It explains everything, including service intervals.
Last edited by Leftcoaster; Jul 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM.
Road Master
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Personally I would do a complete change about one week before the trip. This will give you a little time to check for leaks. Also make sure you use new o-rings. This is one of those things I wouldnt be cheap about it and it will give you a piece of mind on the trip.
Have fun on the trip.
Have fun on the trip.
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FYI, I'm using Amsoil full synthetic 20-50 in all 3. I was told this stuff was as good or better than the HD Syn3 and could be used in all 3 with no problem. As I am always trying to be budget savvy, I want to get the most life out of the oil, but at the same time don't want to risk preventable breakdown due to something simple like an oil change.
As post #6 said, I will be doing all of that other maintenance stuff also.
Thanks for responses, I welcome more.
As post #6 said, I will be doing all of that other maintenance stuff also.
Thanks for responses, I welcome more.
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Road Master
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From: SE Wisconsin
Afterthought:
The reason I wanted to use the same thing in all 3 is so that I can carry a bottle with me at all times just in case. Not 2 or 3 bottles.
After switching to this combo, I have not noticed any major differences in operation, feel, or sound of the bike. All 3 always look good when I change too. I will be sticking with it.
The reason I wanted to use the same thing in all 3 is so that I can carry a bottle with me at all times just in case. Not 2 or 3 bottles.
After switching to this combo, I have not noticed any major differences in operation, feel, or sound of the bike. All 3 always look good when I change too. I will be sticking with it.
Here's something to think about.
1. When was the last time you had to top off the primary or tranny?
2. There are oils specially designed for each application, might as well use that technology for you ride.
3. Cost-wise they are similar, no savings to speak of.
With three very different applications, an internal combustion engine, a gear box, and a clutch, there cannot be one oil that is best in all, acceptable is the best you can hope for. Seems like a compromise to me for a convenience that never really materializes.
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