Trans Oil Poll

smitty901 · 02-24-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Let's see what transmission lube is being used.

Feel free to give your comments on it also.

I use Spectro 6 Speed trans oil 75/140.

I have some questions about the product.
1. they do not respond to email requset about the product .
seems no one is home.
2. no one sells it.
if it were that great it would be all over the place.
3.BMW does use it but they have had a fair share of transmission problems.To be fair They do not call it GL5.

joyflyin · 02-24-2008, 10:24 PM

Hey Smitty, I found the Spectro products at a Suzuki dealer, when I got mine, the guy there said it was great stuff. When I went to the Harley dealer to pick up the filter & primary oil, he asked if I need anything for the tranny, I told him what I was going to use, and he said that the Spectro was great stuff and that was what he used....I thought that was interesting, when I asked him where he got his Spectro, he named the place I had just left. Don't know for sure yet, as my stuff is still in the bottles in the garage, but I think it will be pretty good.

Good luck.

Davidw2415 · 02-25-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

I have some questions about the product.
1. they do not respond to email requset about the product .
seems no one is home.
2. no one sells it.
if it were that great it would be all over the place.
3.BMW does use it but they have had a fair share of transmission problems.To be fair They do not call it GL5.

Smitty I E-mailed them with a question and had a response within an hour.

glider · 02-25-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

I have some questions about the product.
1. they do not respond to email requset about the product .
seems no one is home.
2. no one sells it.
if it were that great it would be all over the place.
3.BMW does use it but they have had a fair share of transmission problems.To be fair They do not call it GL5.

1 They are only too happy to speak to you on the phone as I and others have found out.
2 My HD dealer sells it, also the yamaha dealer locally.Maybe if they knew you wanted some, they would call you up.
3 What problems has BMW had with their trans, was it due to lubrication or other parts not up to specs, let's compare apples to apples. What does BMW call it if not GL5, Gear oil, trans lube? Common give us a hint here.

Looks like Smitty doesn't like Spectro

smitty901 · 02-27-2008, 09:23 PM

Glider have you looked at this from Spectro site ?
Technical Knowledge

According to the way I read this the Heavy Duty Platinum 6 Speed Transmission
oil
Could damage rubber or did I miss something. really not a good idea to spill any kind of oil on anything it's not intended for.
I am not aginst trying new products I just find It strange that in Wisconsin were there are more Hd's than you can count it would be so hard to find.
BMW dealer just calls it Spectro lube and does not say witch one they use
At 52 I have seen a lot of latest and greatest come and go.

Twisted Grip · 02-27-2008, 09:55 PM

Spectro-6 Speed. Very Happy With It!
Feels like a new ride...Well It Is...But, Can Defiitely "Feel" and "Hear" the difference.
I had no issues getting them to respond to me, and they made a follow up call to make sure I was satisfied with the product and if there was anything else they could do for me. (Make a few payments?)

glider · 02-27-2008, 10:41 PM

Smitty

It's not just this oil that will deteriorate rubber, just about any oil deteriorates rubber parts. Only thing I have seen worse than oil on rubber on say the front motor mount is the people that use brake cleaner to remove it from the rubber motor mount and think that's OK to do.

As it said on the Spectro site that if the seal goes in the trans that it will react on the drive belt. I think you'll find that to be true with any other gear oil also.

All I can say is if you don't feel comfortable with the Spectro, then find an oil you do feel comfortable with.

Tigg · 03-30-2008, 08:20 PM

Smitty I just put the mobil 1 75-90w synthetic in my trans. but have not had it out for a good ride.I will let you know what I think of it. It still clunks when you drop it into first but thats A Harley and I wouldn't stop that even if I could.

Cold Rider · 04-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Mobil1 75/90. It replaced the stealer installed Syn3 and made for much improved shifting. No hunting for Neutral and quieter clunk into 1st.

ProF · 04-05-2008, 05:28 PM

Nobody's mentioned Bel Ray products. Is there a particular reason, or is it just an average, non-standout product?

Their website shows 3 separate products for crank, primary, and tranny.

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

02-24-2008, 10:24 PM	#52 (permalink)
joyflyin Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2005 Deuce Join Date: 2008, Jan 05 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,718 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Hey Smitty, I found the Spectro products at a Suzuki dealer, when I got mine, the guy there said it was great stuff. When I went to the Harley dealer to pick up the filter & primary oil, he asked if I need anything for the tranny, I told him what I was going to use, and he said that the Spectro was great stuff and that was what he used....I thought that was interesting, when I asked him where he got his Spectro, he named the place I had just left. Don't know for sure yet, as my stuff is still in the bottles in the garage, but I think it will be pretty good. Good luck.

02-27-2008, 09:23 PM	#55 (permalink)
smitty901 Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: 2008, Jan 01 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,215 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Glider have you looked at this from Spectro site ? Technical Knowledge According to the way I read this the Heavy Duty Platinum 6 Speed Transmission oil Could damage rubber or did I miss something. really not a good idea to spill any kind of oil on anything it's not intended for. I am not aginst trying new products I just find It strange that in Wisconsin were there are more Hd's than you can count it would be so hard to find. BMW dealer just calls it Spectro lube and does not say witch one they use At 52 I have seen a lot of latest and greatest come and go. __________________ The Infantry leads the way Last edited by smitty901 : 02-27-2008 at 10:01 PM.

02-27-2008, 09:55 PM	#56 (permalink)
Twisted Grip Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail Classic 105th Join Date: 2007, Oct 31 Location: Dacula, Georgia Posts: 346 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Spectro-6 Speed. Very Happy With It! Feels like a new ride...Well It Is...But, Can Defiitely "Feel" and "Hear" the difference. I had no issues getting them to respond to me, and they made a follow up call to make sure I was satisfied with the product and if there was anything else they could do for me. (Make a few payments?) __________________ TWISTED GRIP Don't Worry About Tomorrow, Tomorrow Will Be Today and Today Will Be Yesterday...

02-27-2008, 10:41 PM	#57 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,377 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Smitty It's not just this oil that will deteriorate rubber, just about any oil deteriorates rubber parts. Only thing I have seen worse than oil on rubber on say the front motor mount is the people that use brake cleaner to remove it from the rubber motor mount and think that's OK to do. As it said on the Spectro site that if the seal goes in the trans that it will react on the drive belt. I think you'll find that to be true with any other gear oil also. All I can say is if you don't feel comfortable with the Spectro, then find an oil you do feel comfortable with. __________________ 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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03-30-2008, 08:20 PM	#58 (permalink)
Tigg Community Star Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Feb 12 Posts: 531 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Smitty I just put the mobil 1 75-90w synthetic in my trans. but have not had it out for a good ride.I will let you know what I think of it. It still clunks when you drop it into first but thats A Harley and I wouldn't stop that even if I could. __________________ Never take your self too seriously ..nobody else does Tigg

04-01-2008, 09:40 PM	#59 (permalink)
Cold Rider New Family Ride: 2005 Road King Custom Join Date: 2007, Dec 21 Posts: 9 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Mobil1 75/90. It replaced the stealer installed Syn3 and made for much improved shifting. No hunting for Neutral and quieter clunk into 1st.

04-05-2008, 05:28 PM	#60 (permalink)
ProF Warming The Wheels Ride: '03 Road Glide Join Date: 2008, Mar 17 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 127 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Nobody's mentioned Bel Ray products. Is there a particular reason, or is it just an average, non-standout product? Their website shows 3 separate products for crank, primary, and tranny. __________________ I doubt, therefore I might be.

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