Trans Oil Poll

smitty901 · 07-13-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jps01

Ok. Glider is right (as usual)
I went from dealer lube, whatever that was, to M1 75/140, to Amsoil severe gear. There was no noticeable diff between any of them really except going from what I think was the Syn3 to the M1. It did quiet down some. I recently went on a trip to Florida and the fine folks at Millers HD in Daytona were kind enuf to turn me onto some of their private stash of the Spectro 6 speed gear lube.
Night and Day Glider. I poured that quart into the Dyna and went for a ride. Apart from the initial drop into first clunk when cold, the shifting bangs have all but gone away. The Spectro is really top notch - good thing I bought 3 quarts.

Now stop by your local dealer. have a talk with the OWNER.
Explain how you would love to do your shopping there but they just do not carry the products you need and want.
Ask them to stock the Spectro lubes you want.

glider · 07-13-2008, 09:55 AM

Stocking lubes other than the HD brand by the dealers is a good move on their part and shows their willingness to accommodate the customer just as Smitty's dealer did.
My dealer stocks the spectro as well as a few other brands, it's just good business to please the customer and the returns on it are in their bottom line.

That's what most businesses are about.

jps01 · 07-13-2008, 10:21 AM

I had previously done just that with my dealer but I had no ammunition to plead my case. They said (at the time) that there were plenty of other lubes available from various sources and it wouldn't be cost effective for them. I now have the product in the bike and can take my 'example' with me to show them the difference. Maybe the 'bird in the hand' ruse will work and I'll be able to buy Spectro locally...

It IS a better option than what they say is in the other hand...

ffmedic32 · 07-16-2008, 11:12 AM

I recently switched to Bel-Ray big twin since my dealer stocks it. I can really tell a difference from the SYN3 I had before. So I have stocked up at the shop,,so far I have used it in 2 cusomters bikes and both have noticed the difference. No more Chavez stuff ...LOL

Das Motorad · 07-16-2008, 06:11 PM

Changed my fluids today went with the Bel Ray on advice from a freind and harley mech. Very smooth and very quiet.

let's see how it does in the long haul?

sumprat64 · 07-19-2008, 03:19 PM

Iwas using amsoil and just put in Spectro 6 Speed trans oil 75/140. What a difference. Shifting is 100% smoother and I no longer have the 5th gear noise. This stuff ROCKS!!!!

glider · 07-19-2008, 03:58 PM

So Amsoil isn't the cure all it is touted to be?

Hard to beat the Spectro.

smitty901 · 07-19-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

So Amsoil isn't the cure all it is touted to be?

Hard to beat the Spectro.

Come on Glider we all know that AMSOIL test show it is by far the best at evry thing.
And as post will prove it will bring dead biuke back to life and grow hair on a bald man.

glider · 07-19-2008, 07:12 PM

It's even good to fry chicken too

joyflyin · 07-20-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

Come on Glider we all know that AMSOIL test show it is by far the best at evry thing.
And as post will prove it will bring dead biuke back to life and grow hair on a bald man.

Hmmm Smitty, I'll need to get my nephew some of that thar amsoil stuff......LOL, BTW, he's finally out of basic, graduated Friday, tied for 2nd, 3rd across the stage out of 222. I've never seen him so proud. Worked his tail off for the first time in his life.

Thanks! He got 39/40 on BRM??, earned the battalion coin. He's in SC now, but he noticed his receding hairline in the pix. He will be happy to hear there is a cure!

View Poll Results: Transmission Lube Poll
Redline Shockproof	24	10.86%
Amsoil	41	18.55%
HD Formula +	32	14.48%
Mobil 1 75/90	24	10.86%
Mobil 1 75/140	23	10.41%
Syn 3	23	10.41%
Royal Purple	6	2.71%
Bel Ray	6	2.71%
Lucas	6	2.71%
OTHER (Please specify)	36	16.29%
Voters: 221. You may not vote on this poll

07-13-2008, 09:55 AM	#112 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Stocking lubes other than the HD brand by the dealers is a good move on their part and shows their willingness to accommodate the customer just as Smitty's dealer did. My dealer stocks the spectro as well as a few other brands, it's just good business to please the customer and the returns on it are in their bottom line. That's what most businesses are about. __________________ 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!

07-13-2008, 10:21 AM	#113 (permalink)
jps01 Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Dyna FXDL 105th Join Date: 2008, Apr 09 Posts: 12 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll I had previously done just that with my dealer but I had no ammunition to plead my case. They said (at the time) that there were plenty of other lubes available from various sources and it wouldn't be cost effective for them. I now have the product in the bike and can take my 'example' with me to show them the difference. Maybe the 'bird in the hand' ruse will work and I'll be able to buy Spectro locally... It IS a better option than what they say is in the other hand...

07-16-2008, 11:12 AM	#114 (permalink)
ffmedic32 Start The Engine Ride: 2006 Street Glide Join Date: 2008, Jul 08 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	Re: Trans Oil Poll I recently switched to Bel-Ray big twin since my dealer stocks it. I can really tell a difference from the SYN3 I had before. So I have stocked up at the shop,,so far I have used it in 2 cusomters bikes and both have noticed the difference. No more Chavez stuff ...LOL

07-16-2008, 06:11 PM	#115 (permalink)
Das Motorad Warming The Wheels Ride: 2000 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Aug 30 Posts: 87 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Changed my fluids today went with the Bel Ray on advice from a freind and harley mech. Very smooth and very quiet. let's see how it does in the long haul? Last edited by Das Motorad : 07-16-2008 at 09:14 PM.

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07-19-2008, 03:19 PM	#116 (permalink)
sumprat64 New Family Ride: 2007 FXSTC Join Date: 2008, Apr 01 Posts: 4 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Iwas using amsoil and just put in Spectro 6 Speed trans oil 75/140. What a difference. Shifting is 100% smoother and I no longer have the 5th gear noise. This stuff ROCKS!!!!

07-19-2008, 03:58 PM	#117 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll So Amsoil isn't the cure all it is touted to be? Hard to beat the Spectro. __________________ 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!

07-19-2008, 07:12 PM	#119 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll It's even good to fry chicken too __________________ 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!

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