4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins

glider · 07-22-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pahunter

Glider
I have a 2004 1200R I've been toying with the idea of 75/90 in the primary. What is your opinion. I value it!!!! I have heard so many thoughts on this. Ride Safe Doug

PA

The sporty being the one in the lineup that shares oils between components primary/trans , you may find that the 75/90 would cause some clutch drag as compared to the recommended oil for that bike. JMHO

It would be beneficial for the trans but ? in the primary.

pahunter · 07-23-2007, 07:18 AM

Glider
Thanks!!!! That's what I thought too just needed it confirmed. Ride Safe Doug

Not Very PC · 07-25-2007, 10:03 AM

Rode bike #4 Monday & Tuesday {lucas oil, 586miles total} and I really liked the way it shifted with the 75w90 in the trans. No 5th gear whine. Other than that it runs and rides like a Roadking. The other 3 bikes are out as rentals.
More info as I get it.

glider · 07-25-2007, 11:06 AM

The biggest improvement in shifting on most of the HD transmissions is the addition of a good gear oil over any 20/50 etc. engine oil. It just makes things slide so much better when they are hot.

Lucas products are very good quality too so that makes more of a difference here too.

75-90 or 75-140 in hotter climates.

Not Very PC · 07-29-2007, 08:05 AM

Taking bike # 2 on a 1400+mile ride for the next 4 days. It has already been rented once and been on 2 demo rides, it has 956miles showing on it now. Back in a few days with a report.
http://www.hdtalking.com/general_har....html#post5339

Not Very PC · 08-24-2007, 10:07 AM

All 4 bikes have had at least 1 complete (after break-in change) fluid change with 1 bike on it's 2nd engine change.
No problems with any of them at this point. I've rode them all now on trips rangeing from 300 to nearly 2000 miles.
There is noticable differance in any of the 4.
More Data as it comes in.

glider · 08-24-2007, 10:27 AM

Did you make note of the ferrous metals on the drain plugs from one bike to another using different oils?

Not Very PC · 09-10-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by glider

Did you make note of the ferrous metals on the drain plugs from one bike to another using different oils?

Yes, and Oil samples of each oil from each bike was sent to POLARIS Laboratories, LLC. For a full Oil Analysis.
Visually they all looked the same. when I get to see the report i'll post it.

glider · 09-10-2007, 09:04 AM

I should have made my post a bit more clear. What I was referring to is the build up of metal on the magnet in the drain plug, especially the trans where it is usually more noticable to compare the wear associated with the different oils.

I just re read your post, looks like you answered that question.

Not Very PC · 09-10-2007, 08:43 PM

all of the drain plugs had "about" the same metallic build up. no noticeable difference, no "chunks or shavings" that could be felt or seen.

07-23-2007, 07:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
pahunter Play The Throttle Join Date: 2006, Oct 24 Posts: 319	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins Glider Thanks!!!! That's what I thought too just needed it confirmed. Ride Safe Doug

07-25-2007, 10:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: 2007, Apr 17 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins Rode bike #4 Monday & Tuesday {lucas oil, 586miles total} and I really liked the way it shifted with the 75w90 in the trans. No 5th gear whine. Other than that it runs and rides like a Roadking. The other 3 bikes are out as rentals. More info as I get it. __________________ "It's just a tool box, you pick the tool for the job". "Myself I like the ol' 1911 45." (Sam, Ronin) "I know because I've still got the shovel" (Man who knew the real story)

07-25-2007, 11:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins The biggest improvement in shifting on most of the HD transmissions is the addition of a good gear oil over any 20/50 etc. engine oil. It just makes things slide so much better when they are hot. Lucas products are very good quality too so that makes more of a difference here too. 75-90 or 75-140 in hotter climates. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

07-29-2007, 08:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: 2007, Apr 17 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins Taking bike # 2 on a 1400+mile ride for the next 4 days. It has already been rented once and been on 2 demo rides, it has 956miles showing on it now. Back in a few days with a report. http://www.hdtalking.com/general_har....html#post5339 __________________ "It's just a tool box, you pick the tool for the job". "Myself I like the ol' 1911 45." (Sam, Ronin) "I know because I've still got the shovel" (Man who knew the real story)

08-24-2007, 10:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: 2007, Apr 17 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins All 4 bikes have had at least 1 complete (after break-in change) fluid change with 1 bike on it's 2nd engine change. No problems with any of them at this point. I've rode them all now on trips rangeing from 300 to nearly 2000 miles. There is noticable differance in any of the 4. More Data as it comes in. __________________ "It's just a tool box, you pick the tool for the job". "Myself I like the ol' 1911 45." (Sam, Ronin) "I know because I've still got the shovel" (Man who knew the real story)

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08-24-2007, 10:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins Did you make note of the ferrous metals on the drain plugs from one bike to another using different oils? __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

09-10-2007, 09:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins I should have made my post a bit more clear. What I was referring to is the build up of metal on the magnet in the drain plug, especially the trans where it is usually more noticable to compare the wear associated with the different oils. I just re read your post, looks like you answered that question. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

09-10-2007, 08:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: 2007, Apr 17 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: 4 bikes - 4 oils, the test begins all of the drain plugs had "about" the same metallic build up. no noticeable difference, no "chunks or shavings" that could be felt or seen. __________________ "It's just a tool box, you pick the tool for the job". "Myself I like the ol' 1911 45." (Sam, Ronin) "I know because I've still got the shovel" (Man who knew the real story)

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