Trans Oil Poll

maineultraclassic · Nov 8th, 2008, 07:02 PM

Mobil 1 75w90 here since day 1.

Steve

krikket · Nov 9th, 2008, 12:44 PM

Lucas 75w90 synthetic

porkchop · Nov 12th, 2008, 04:05 PM

Using Amsoil 75/110 gear in trans

porkchop · Nov 12th, 2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

A good product
But for the tranmission Spectro Platium is the king and if there is a second place It is Redline shock proof heavy

Thinking of switching from amsoil to something else because amsoil isnt that easy to get,think Ill try the spectro for the trans and mobil 1 in engine

spike95 · Nov 13th, 2008, 06:01 PM

I like to use Redline in the tranny, but just like for my engine, I will use Royal Purple, Amsoil, or Mobil 1 if I need to. They have all worked well for me.

Steve Di. · Nov 14th, 2008, 09:55 AM

I had an oil change service done by an Indy shop. He put Syn-3 in all three holes. Can any harm be done to the primary and the transmission if Syn-3 is used as opposed to a gear oil?

glider · Nov 14th, 2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Di.

I had an oil change service done by an Indy shop. He put Syn-3 in all three holes. Can any harm be done to the primary and the transmission if Syn-3 is used as opposed to a gear oil?

In the long run it will wear faster. The magnet on the drain plug will give you the results in the forum of gear material (fuzz) on the magnet which is best to use.
Gear oil in the trans and a non synthetic in the primary. Speaking of which the Syn3 is made by Hugo Chavez and is NOT a true synthetic but rather a blend of other base stock oils and modified from there. You can get much better products for less money than the Syn 3.

Plenty of info on this as well as products in the different areas of the self help forum.

porkchop · Nov 18th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

With Glider on this 99%.
SNY 3 is an ok engine oil not bad not the best not a true SNy there for not able to provide the protection of a true SNY.
There are far better true SNY oils. any of witch are high quialty.
Tranmission would you put gear oil in your engine? I think not then why try to get away with engine oil in gear box.
Two different sets of gears 6 speed and 5 speed.
Spectro Platium for 6 speeds is IMO best for both
Redline Shock proof heavy is a great option of either one
then you have other High quialty products that work very well M1 gear oil , royal purple ect. Any of witch are far better than SNY3.
Primary for the most part thinking is and has been no sny in there HD F+.
However new way of thinking new products Spectro and Redline make Lubes for the primary that are sny and they claim are prfect for primary now.
THEY ARE MADE for primary special additives to protect the clutch.
I am trying the redline in both my bikes in the primary now. I trust these two companys.
Last reason if for no other not to use SNY3 is HUGO. If you need Hugo explained just ask.
Nice bike enjoy your ride

Hay smitty! Is the M1 not good for the wet clutch? They claim that it is on the bottle. What would the difference be from syn to dino on the clutch?

porkchop · Nov 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM

I have bean looking at the spectro primary oil but its a 85w, isnt that a little heavy?

lqdesertrider · Nov 20th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Mobile V twin 20/50 but going to switch to Spectro GL1 75/140 or Mobile 1 75/90

View Poll Results: Transmission Lube Poll
Redline Shockproof	72	11.92%
Amsoil	128	21.19%
HD Formula +	64	10.60%
Mobil 1 75/90	66	10.93%
Mobil 1 75/140	46	7.62%
Syn 3	53	8.77%
Royal Purple	23	3.81%
Bel Ray	21	3.48%
Lucas	19	3.15%
OTHER (Please specify)	112	18.54%
Voters: 604. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 8th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#101
maineultraclassic Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCUI Join Date: Aug 25th, 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 15 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Mobil 1 75w90 here since day 1. Steve __________________ 2005 Ultra Classic Powered by Big Boyz Heads, Woods Cams, SERT, Hillside TB, Doherty PowerPacc, Fatcat Exhaust, and Cometic Gaskets

Nov 9th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#102
krikket Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Night Train Join Date: Aug 17th, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 350 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Lucas 75w90 synthetic

Nov 12th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#103
porkchop Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 dyna Join Date: Nov 12th, 2008 Location: West Tawakoni,TX. Posts: 203 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Using Amsoil 75/110 gear in trans

Nov 13th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#105
spike95 New Family Ride: 2005 Deluxe Join Date: Nov 13th, 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Trans Oil Poll I like to use Redline in the tranny, but just like for my engine, I will use Royal Purple, Amsoil, or Mobil 1 if I need to. They have all worked well for me.

Nov 14th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#106
Steve Di. Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Nov 12th, 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 182	Re: Trans Oil Poll I had an oil change service done by an Indy shop. He put Syn-3 in all three holes. Can any harm be done to the primary and the transmission if Syn-3 is used as opposed to a gear oil? __________________ *Steve...2005 Heritage (Stage 1/Screamin' Eagles/Power Commander)*

Nov 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#109
porkchop Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 dyna Join Date: Nov 12th, 2008 Location: West Tawakoni,TX. Posts: 203 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll I have bean looking at the spectro primary oil but its a 85w, isnt that a little heavy? __________________ "RIDE IT HARD-PUT IT UP WET "

Nov 20th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#110
lqdesertrider Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Road Glide Join Date: Jul 8th, 2008 Posts: 56 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Mobile V twin 20/50 but going to switch to Spectro GL1 75/140 or Mobile 1 75/90

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