transmission question
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transmission question
I have an 06 ultra I am still riding to work. The mornings are in the teens and upper 30 lower 40s on way home. I am running Duolec vari-purpose oil Iso 220/sae110. I notice that it spits a small amount of oil out breather tube so I guess my question is is this to thick of an oil to be running. if so i guess I will call it a season. Any help would be appreciated thanks
I do allow engine to warm before leaving and run in 3rd gear to 4th gear for first 1/4-1/2 mile to let tranny to warm up hopefully. I dont want to destroy anything
Thanks again
I do allow engine to warm before leaving and run in 3rd gear to 4th gear for first 1/4-1/2 mile to let tranny to warm up hopefully. I dont want to destroy anything
Thanks again
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I will look I didnt do that yet(dummy) this is what my indy has me running hes not open right now and i want to ride in am but temp will be around 14-18 degrees. couldnt find much online about temp on website
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There are all sorts of different lubrication opinions for the gearbox
Some people run Syn3 in all the holes, I run Mobil1 80w-120 gear oil in my 5 speed,
In the cold weather it doesn't hurt to keep the right wrist from going wild until the fluids start warming up
you may want to consider a multi viscosity lubricant, transmission rebuilds are not cheap
Some people run Syn3 in all the holes, I run Mobil1 80w-120 gear oil in my 5 speed,
In the cold weather it doesn't hurt to keep the right wrist from going wild until the fluids start warming up
you may want to consider a multi viscosity lubricant, transmission rebuilds are not cheap
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I'd look at the owners manual for transmission lubricant recommendations in those temperatures. I'd definately be running a high quality synthetic version of the recommended gear oil as well (this does not include HD's Syn3).
You could also give Redline a call. Those guys make some of the best gear oils and could help you get the right stuff for the temps you are in.
You could also give Redline a call. Those guys make some of the best gear oils and could help you get the right stuff for the temps you are in.
1-How far do you ride to work ?
2-If ti is under 10 miles oil not quite hot.
3-When you are warming up your bike can you put a bear hand on the rear cylinders
top rocker box cover and is it hot or warm ?
4-Oil may be to high of vescosity.
2-If ti is under 10 miles oil not quite hot.
3-When you are warming up your bike can you put a bear hand on the rear cylinders
top rocker box cover and is it hot or warm ?
4-Oil may be to high of vescosity.
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