Trans Oil Poll

glider · 05-02-2008, 04:47 PM

Let us and him know how you like it.

TQuentin1 · 05-02-2008, 08:25 PM

Switched to Spectro 6-speed 75W140 GL-5 a couple of nights ago. Wow! Had Royal Purple 75W140 in it (all I could find until the Spectro came in), and the difference is apparent!

Thanx for the suggestion!

Now running:

AMSoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) - engine
Spectro SAE 85W Heavy Duty Primary Chaincase Oil - primary
Spectro SAE 75W-140 Heavy Duty Platinum 6-speed Transmission Oil - transmission (SE 6-speed)

TQ

glider · 05-02-2008, 10:17 PM

Glad you like it.

Clayvis · 05-06-2008, 01:14 AM

Another vote for Spectro 6 Speed Platinum. Kind of spendy for a quart of fluid, but you only need one! It eliminated my 5th gear whine.

glider · 05-06-2008, 02:46 AM

Great to hear.

Vibratinharley · 05-07-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clayvis

Another vote for Spectro 6 Speed Platinum. Kind of spendy for a quart of fluid, but you only need one! It eliminated my 5th gear whine.

+1

It was $18.00 a quart.
I finally got to change the trans oil yesterday and I really like this stuff. It could just be my imagination but I no longer hear the 5th gear whine (but I still hear the voices in my head)

and transmission operation is smooth. I will be calling my local shop and letting them know how much I like this stuff and that it would be great if they could stock it although the owner said my opinion might be biased but I know for real this Spectro is good stuff.

glider · 05-07-2008, 05:23 PM

Another happy customer

Bluesugar · 05-09-2008, 02:08 AM

I need ya'lls advice.--I'm jones'in to change fluids in the bike.--Looked all day in this little town for proper oils. I found 4 qts. of Mobil 1 V-twin(only 4 in this town!),found the Purolator filter(cross ref to HD 63798-99),--Spectro gear oil is 3 hrs. away! so I bought Lucas Hi perf 80/145 gear oil for tranny for now,--HD stealer is 2 hrs away, so instead of formula + for the Primary I bought a qt. of Valvoline 20/50 motorcycle oil which said on the bottle that it is superior in wet clutch applications.-- Am I on the right track with this combo?--I can allways drain it out --Thanks(Man I have never thought so much about oil products before for my rides!!)

glider · 05-09-2008, 02:16 AM

You should be OK with your choices. Just remember that only put 3 1/2 qts in the engine and check it hot then add if you need more. I prefer the HD filter too.

Bluesugar · 05-09-2008, 02:23 AM

Thanks glider,---Also, am I correct to fill the primary up(after I drain same) to just before it runs out the bottom of the cover hole with the bike sitting level? (I'm a virgin) ooops!!

View Poll Results: Transmission Lube Poll
Redline Shockproof	13	8.33%
Amsoil	32	20.51%
HD Formula +	26	16.67%
Mobil 1 75/90	20	12.82%
Mobil 1 75/140	13	8.33%
Syn 3	17	10.90%
Royal Purple	4	2.56%
Bel Ray	4	2.56%
Lucas	4	2.56%
OTHER (Please specify)	23	14.74%
Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll

05-02-2008, 04:47 PM	#81 (permalink)
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05-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#82 (permalink)
TQuentin1 Moderators Ride: '03 FLHTCUI Join Date: 2008, Apr 04 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 174	Re: Trans Oil Poll Switched to Spectro 6-speed 75W140 GL-5 a couple of nights ago. Wow! Had Royal Purple 75W140 in it (all I could find until the Spectro came in), and the difference is apparent! Thanx for the suggestion! Now running: AMSoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) - engine Spectro SAE 85W Heavy Duty Primary Chaincase Oil - primary Spectro SAE 75W-140 Heavy Duty Platinum 6-speed Transmission Oil - transmission (SE 6-speed) TQ Last edited by TQuentin1 : 05-02-2008 at 08:31 PM. Reason: Add the other fluids

05-02-2008, 10:17 PM	#83 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 7,819 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Glad you like it. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-06-2008, 01:14 AM	#84 (permalink)
Clayvis New Family Ride: 2007 Fatboy Join Date: 2008, Apr 29 Location: Florida Posts: 7 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Another vote for Spectro 6 Speed Platinum. Kind of spendy for a quart of fluid, but you only need one! It eliminated my 5th gear whine.

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05-06-2008, 02:46 AM	#85 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 7,819 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Great to hear. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#87 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 7,819 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Another happy customer __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-09-2008, 02:08 AM	#88 (permalink)
Bluesugar Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Road King Shrine Join Date: 2008, Jan 20 Posts: 53 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll I need ya'lls advice.--I'm jones'in to change fluids in the bike.--Looked all day in this little town for proper oils. I found 4 qts. of Mobil 1 V-twin(only 4 in this town!),found the Purolator filter(cross ref to HD 63798-99),--Spectro gear oil is 3 hrs. away! so I bought Lucas Hi perf 80/145 gear oil for tranny for now,--HD stealer is 2 hrs away, so instead of formula + for the Primary I bought a qt. of Valvoline 20/50 motorcycle oil which said on the bottle that it is superior in wet clutch applications.-- Am I on the right track with this combo?--I can allways drain it out --Thanks(Man I have never thought so much about oil products before for my rides!!)

05-09-2008, 02:16 AM	#89 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 7,819 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll You should be OK with your choices. Just remember that only put 3 1/2 qts in the engine and check it hot then add if you need more. I prefer the HD filter too. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

05-09-2008, 02:23 AM	#90 (permalink)
Bluesugar Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Road King Shrine Join Date: 2008, Jan 20 Posts: 53 My Mood:	Re: Trans Oil Poll Thanks glider,---Also, am I correct to fill the primary up(after I drain same) to just before it runs out the bottom of the cover hole with the bike sitting level? (I'm a virgin) ooops!!

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