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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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i wanna make the switch over to Red Line fluids but i am having trouble figuring out what exactly to buy. Anyone who runs it and can point me in the right direction please.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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20W50 in the motor (about 3.5 qts) redline primary in the primary and transmission with shock proof in the tranny

Link to Red Line

I pay the same amount for motor oil as the primary, so i run it but you can run 20/50 in the primary as well
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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I run Redline in my primary and transmission.

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=120&pcid=13

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=119&pcid=13

in the engine I run Mobile 1 Vtwin 20W50
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ToppDogg
I run Redline in my primary and transmission.

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=120&pcid=13

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=119&pcid=13

in the engine I run Mobile 1 Vtwin 20W50
I was running the same. Had clutch problems with slipping at higher rpm after Stage 1. Dealer told me that synthetic in the Primary is not recommended, it's too thin. I don't know whether or not to believe that but now have the Screaming Eagle race clutch which has kevlar clutch disks and recommends no synthetic in the primary.
It now has Formula +.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Roger That
I was running the same. Had clutch problems with slipping at higher rpm after Stage 1. Dealer told me that synthetic in the Primary is not recommended, it's too thin. I don't know whether or not to believe that but now have the Screaming Eagle race clutch which has kevlar clutch disks and recommends no synthetic in the primary.
It now has Formula +.
interesting. i havent had clutch slip with almost 130 ft/lbs at the wheel. i do run the SE spring and i'm moving up to a full billet AIM clutch since we became a dealer
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
interesting. i havent had clutch slip with almost 130 ft/lbs at the wheel. i do run the SE spring and i'm moving up to a full billet AIM clutch since we became a dealer
I'm thinking some of the issues I had was with not enough free play in the clutch lever. They argued and said it was per spec's and wouldn't warranty the clutch replacement since I had Redline Synthetic in the primary.
It was their "out", but I'm certain it was the adjustment.

Been running Redline products for years with no issues, but don't want to fork out another 5 bills if I'm wrong.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Roger That
I'm thinking some of the issues I had was with not enough free play in the clutch lever. They argued and said it was per spec's and wouldn't warranty the clutch replacement since I had Redline Synthetic in the primary.
It was their "out", but I'm certain it was the adjustment.

Been running Redline products for years with no issues, but don't want to fork out another 5 bills if I'm wrong.
understandable from your end... i would have fought the stealer becuase that's a load of bullshit.

I always take the extra 5 minutes to adjust the clutch correctly. i like a short shift travel becuase of how often i race
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
understandable from your end... i would have fought the stealer becuase that's a load of bullshit.

I always take the extra 5 minutes to adjust the clutch correctly. i like a short shift travel becuase of how often i race
Load of BS is an understatement! And to top it off, the new SE race clutch is adjusted to the same BS "spec's" as when the issues started.
All this began 'cause I had chrome levers in my bag and threw the tech 20 bucks to throw them on while the GF was looking in the store. I'll be adjusting my own clutch from now on! 600 dollar chrome lever upgrade, wow!
They lost a customer for life at that particular dealership.

BTW, love the sig pic........but miss the pics of your bike!
 
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BTW, love the sig pic........but miss the pics of your bike!
thanks man, it will be back together soon. the new parts are out for paint and could take 4-6 weeks
 
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thanks man, it will be back together soon. the new parts are out for paint and could take 4-6 weeks
Ouch!!
 
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