Same oil in Tranny, Primary and Engine?
Same oil in Tranny, Primary and Engine?
You can & many do ... I prefer Redline trans fluid in the trans vs synth motor oils.
The CVO models I think still come with Syn 3 in all 3 holes... may have changed
I use...
Engine- Mobil1 VTwin 20-50
Primary - HD Formula+
Trans - Redline shock proof
Just what I prefer.....
The CVO models I think still come with Syn 3 in all 3 holes... may have changed
I use...
Engine- Mobil1 VTwin 20-50
Primary - HD Formula+
Trans - Redline shock proof
Just what I prefer.....
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 637
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From: Laurel, Maryland
Yea, what he said!
Lots of people do the multiple oil thing.
When I did my 1K service at the dealer, I had them do a synthetic service. When I did my own 5K service I just did Mobil1 engine oil. Now I'm ready for my 10K service and am pretty much wondering the same thing since I need to drain all three holes.
Good luck!
GSF
When I did my 1K service at the dealer, I had them do a synthetic service. When I did my own 5K service I just did Mobil1 engine oil. Now I'm ready for my 10K service and am pretty much wondering the same thing since I need to drain all three holes.
Good luck!
GSF
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,717
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I just serviced my bike today:
Mobil 1 V-twin 20W50 in the motor
Redline shockproof heavy in the trans
Redline V-Twin Primary in the Primary
I like that I can get Mobil 1 at any auto parts store if I'm on the road and need to top off.
The redline shockproof heavy in the trans is recommended by Baker for my F6F
this is my first try with Redline V-twin primary.
Mobil 1 V-twin 20W50 in the motor
Redline shockproof heavy in the trans
Redline V-Twin Primary in the Primary
I like that I can get Mobil 1 at any auto parts store if I'm on the road and need to top off.
The redline shockproof heavy in the trans is recommended by Baker for my F6F
this is my first try with Redline V-twin primary.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,012
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From: N.W. Illinois Stephenson County
I run Modil 1 V-Twin 20W-50mfg in all three holes. Did on my last bike. Everything seems smoother and quieter IMO. Bottom line is ask around think over what everyone tells you, then go with what makes sense to you and what works best for you.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,392
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From: Delaware
HD Formula Plus in the Primary, SYN 3 in the Motor, and Redline Shockproof Transmission Fluid in the trans. I have used SYN 3 in all 3 in the past, but it seems to be a waste of money putting it in the primary. This is the first time using Redline in the transmission and so far I've ridden it two days and it's smooth as butter. By the way around here the SYN 3 is only a buck more per quart over Mobil 1 so I just buy that since I have to get my filter at the dealership (I refuse to use other filters! YouTube the cutaway videos if you want to know why.)
