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Primary Lube PollOil |
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| Syn 3 |
   
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72 | 13.46% |
| Formula + |
  
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129 | 24.11% |
| Old style HD primary oil #99887-84 |
  
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26 | 4.86% |
| Amsoil |
  
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122 | 22.80% |
| Bel Ray |
  
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6 | 1.12% |
| Redline |
  
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29 | 5.42% |
| Mobil 1 |
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75 | 14.02% |
| ATF |
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20 | 3.74% |
| Doesn't Matter |
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10 | 1.87% |
| OTHER (Please specify) |
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46 | 8.60% |
| Voters: 535. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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Jul 7th, 2008, 09:44 AM
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
Spectro Primary Chaincase lube
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Jul 15th, 2008, 05:41 PM
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
I currently use F+ but Spectro is good very good.
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Jul 16th, 2008, 04:47 PM
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Ride: 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
I switched the primary oil to Amsoil MCV and adjusted the clutch yesterday and my ride is so much more enjoyable and the primary drive is quieter and I can find neutral easier now ( I think the dealer overfilled it at 1000 mile service) ...
 My ride is great and I am very happy!
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Jul 16th, 2008, 06:05 PM
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
Over filling the primary will definitely give you problems finding neutral as well as some excess grinding and clunking when shifting.
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Jul 16th, 2008, 07:35 PM
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Ride: 2009 Road Glide
Join Date: Apr 1st, 2008
Location: New Orleans
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
I will be using Royal Purple 20W50 for the Engine and Primary and 75/90 for the Tranny when I do the 1000 mile service.
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Aug 12th, 2008, 10:21 AM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2006 Night Train
Join Date: Jun 27th, 2008
Location: Iowa
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
Mobile 1 20w-50 V Twin in the primary.
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Aug 31st, 2008, 07:49 PM
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Ride: 2010 Ultra Limted
Join Date: Aug 23rd, 2008
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
I have spent years being a Master Mechanic for both General Motors, Ford and a shop of my own. We have been using synthetic automatic transmission fluid in both street and race cars with no significant problems. They run cooler with better lubrication! My question is... if they work well in cars automatic transmissions, why not Harleys?
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Aug 31st, 2008, 08:01 PM
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
Harleys don't have automatic transmissions
All kidding aside, the synthetic oils work well in the trans, just not the primary because they can cause slippage on older units with less friction plate thickness. No need for syn oils in the primary, it accomplishes nothing positive.
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Sep 1st, 2008, 10:52 AM
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Ride: 2010 Ultra Limted
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
I will continue to run with the Red Line and will monitor the wear. I am under the impression that clutch plates are cheaper than primary chains and gears. I will update you with any new information.
Thanks again. |
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Sep 17th, 2008, 08:23 AM
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New Family
Ride: 2007 Heritage
Join Date: Sep 15th, 2008
Location: Utah
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Re: Primary Lube Poll
07 FLSTC
Well, I submitted, as a novice to letting the dealer replace all oils with SYN3 as "recommended". I know a guy can go from fossil to syn, but what problems might I encounter if I drain SYN3 and replace with others that have been recommended. Namely, Mobil 1 V twin 20w50 crankcase Redline shockproof heavy for the trans Spectro Heavy Duty Platinum 75/140 for for 6 speed transmissions Any other recommendations? Also what about fuel injector cleaners? |
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