Trans Oil Poll

TXMikey · Aug 4th, 2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

It's not labeled for motorcycle use but it should say synthetic on it.

The Spectro platinum is even better yet.

Thanks Glider!

I've been looking for the Spectro, but no one carries it around here, and I wanted to service my bike before this weekend. I may try and order it online and wait a little while longer on the service. It's not quite to my normal service interval, but it's been pretty hot and dusty around here. Got home yesterday after sitting in a big traffic backup in 100 temps, and the oil temp was up to 265.

pru7536 · Aug 4th, 2009, 09:18 PM

Based on this thread I ordered two quarts of Spectro six-speed from Bob's Cycle Supply. It arrived within a couple of days and I put it in the Geezer Glide on August 1. I have only ridden the bike three times since then and only relatively short distances. It seems like it is shifting better each time I ride it. Is this psychological or is it making a distinctive click instead of a loud clunk when shifting. Does it get better with mileage? So far, so good! Thanks for all the good scoop.

STEVE07 · Aug 4th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pru7536

Based on this thread I ordered two quarts of Spectro six-speed from Bob's Cycle Supply. It arrived within a couple of days and I put it in the Geezer Glide on August 1. I have only ridden the bike three times since then and only relatively short distances. It seems like it is shifting better each time I ride it. Is this psychological or is it making a distinctive click instead of a loud clunk when shifting. Does it get better with mileage? So far, so good! Thanks for all the good scoop.

It took a few hundred miles on mine before I noticed a signifigant improvement in fifth gear,but the click instead of clunk when shifting came right away.

harley@16 · Aug 6th, 2009, 10:42 PM

just got spectro planinum 6 speed, down shifting way smoother.

Smokintoad · Aug 11th, 2009, 02:38 PM

I think putting "6 speed" on the bottle is like putting "4x4" on a motor oil bottle.... just a marketing method. The back of the bottle is more important, GL-5. I bet it would work fine in an old 3 speed saginaw or an 18 speed Allison too, despite "being designed for a 6 speed".

I'm not judging the oil, I've never used it, I'm insulted by the labeling/ marketing...

glider · Aug 11th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokintoad

I think putting "6 speed" on the bottle is like putting "4x4" on a motor oil bottle.... just a marketing method. The back of the bottle is more important, GL-5. I bet it would work fine in an old 3 speed saginaw or an 18 speed Allison too, despite "being designed for a 6 speed".

I'm not judging the oil, I've never used it, I'm insulted by the labeling/ marketing...

Probably close to right there but if you read the additive package in the oil like spectro makes, the 6 speed with the helical gears gets a different additive package but would work in many applications in any event. Check the oil section of the self help area for the additive package differences.

softail00 · Aug 13th, 2009, 10:17 PM

Just switched to spectro GL1 I noticed the old fluid I took out looked real thick and guey like carmel mmmm and the spectro was alot smoother looking. Thanks Glider for the spectro tip it seems like a great product and by the way I took your advice and bought a manual for my bike. WOW I cant believe I paid someone all that money to put who knows what in my bike at least I know whats in there now. Mobil1-Spectro GL1- formula+

glider · Aug 14th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Way to go. The manual should be included in any purchase of a bike. There's so much the owners can do with it.

jody7734 · Aug 14th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Mobile one all 3 holes form me. vtwin 20w50 crankcase, 4t 10w40 primary, 75/140 tranny in all my bikes never a problem.

MaineStreetGlide · Aug 20th, 2009, 10:54 AM

I just swapped from the Syn3 to Spectro Platinum for 6 speeds yesterday. Is $12.99 a decent price? A noticable difference in the 5th gear whine. Also wanted to thank everyone for all the info here on this site. So far, no questions unanswered. Thanks again!

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Aug 4th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#212
pru7536 Contributor$ Ride: '07 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jul 11th, 2009 Location: Skinquarter, VA Posts: 27	Re: Trans Oil Poll Based on this thread I ordered two quarts of Spectro six-speed from Bob's Cycle Supply. It arrived within a couple of days and I put it in the Geezer Glide on August 1. I have only ridden the bike three times since then and only relatively short distances. It seems like it is shifting better each time I ride it. Is this psychological or is it making a distinctive click instead of a loud clunk when shifting. Does it get better with mileage? So far, so good! Thanks for all the good scoop. __________________ Semper Fi! Mad Dog

Aug 6th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#214
harley@16 Play The Throttle Ride: 2007 electraglide standard Join Date: Feb 12th, 2009 Location: wa st Posts: 190 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll just got spectro planinum 6 speed, down shifting way smoother.

Aug 11th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#215
Smokintoad Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Road Glide Join Date: Jun 23rd, 2009 Location: Central California Posts: 95 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll I think putting "6 speed" on the bottle is like putting "4x4" on a motor oil bottle.... just a marketing method. The back of the bottle is more important, GL-5. I bet it would work fine in an old 3 speed saginaw or an 18 speed Allison too, despite "being designed for a 6 speed". I'm not judging the oil, I've never used it, I'm insulted by the labeling/ marketing... __________________ Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen. - Mark Twain

Aug 13th, 2009, 10:17 PM	#217
softail00 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2000 Heritage Softail Join Date: Sep 3rd, 2008 Posts: 106 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Just switched to spectro GL1 I noticed the old fluid I took out looked real thick and guey like carmel mmmm and the spectro was alot smoother looking. Thanks Glider for the spectro tip it seems like a great product and by the way I took your advice and bought a manual for my bike. WOW I cant believe I paid someone all that money to put who knows what in my bike at least I know whats in there now. Mobil1-Spectro GL1- formula+

Aug 14th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#218
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Way to go. The manual should be included in any purchase of a bike. There's so much the owners can do with it. __________________ 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!

Aug 14th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#219
jody7734 Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 FLHRC Join Date: Aug 12th, 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 171 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Mobile one all 3 holes form me. vtwin 20w50 crankcase, 4t 10w40 primary, 75/140 tranny in all my bikes never a problem.

Aug 20th, 2009, 10:54 AM	#220
MaineStreetGlide Warming The Wheels Ride: 09 Street Glide Join Date: Aug 1st, 2009 Location: Central Maine Posts: 61	Re: Trans Oil Poll I just swapped from the Syn3 to Spectro Platinum for 6 speeds yesterday. Is $12.99 a decent price? A noticable difference in the 5th gear whine. Also wanted to thank everyone for all the info here on this site. So far, no questions unanswered. Thanks again!

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