Primary Lube Poll

maineultraclassic · Nov 8th, 2008, 08:01 PM

Mobil 1 15w-50

Steve

krikket · Nov 9th, 2008, 01:43 PM

I'm officially a Lucas oil man!!

wildman9 · Nov 12th, 2008, 01:59 AM

Spectro Heavy Duty Primary Chaincase Oil

martin14 · Nov 23rd, 2008, 02:57 PM

just had Spectro put in the primary on Friday.

immediate results were quieter shifting,
less clunking, all in all just sweeter running.

I like it !

glider · Nov 23rd, 2008, 04:38 PM

The spectro is about the best I have found to date , even better than the Mobil 1 trans oil.

tlyoungb · Nov 30th, 2008, 12:03 AM

This is what I have been using. It works really well. I have had no problems with it at all. Who else uses this product?

100% Synthetic Primary Case Lube specifically designed for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Advanced additives reduce clutch and fluid drag while lubricating gears, sprockets, chains and all critical primary case components. Superior film strength for greater protection against shock loads. Ester Synthetics provide decreased operating temperatures.

http://www.maximausa.com/

porkchop · Dec 23rd, 2008, 08:54 AM

Got a question. I have a full gallon of shell rotella T 15/40 in the garage, would it be good to use in the primary?

glider · Dec 23rd, 2008, 03:10 PM

Not familiar with the Rotella oil but most any 10/30-10/40 would work as long as it isn't energy conserving.

docsledge · Dec 23rd, 2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porkchop

Got a question. I have a full gallon of shell rotella T 15/40 in the garage, would it be good to use in the primary?

Should work fine in the primary if it is the dino. I use the synthetic in the Virago and have for years. The blue jug is synthetic.
The general opinion seems to be not to use synthetics in the clutch area on the HDs.
Rotella is a diesel rated oil and not supposed to be energy conserving.
Hopefully, they haven't change the formulation.
That said, I've got the Formula + in my primary.

Dyno · Dec 23rd, 2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docsledge

Should work fine in the primary if it is the dino. I use the synthetic in the Virago and have for years. The blue jug is synthetic.
The general opinion seems to be not to use synthetics in the clutch area on the HDs.
Rotella is a diesel rated oil and not supposed to be energy conserving.
Hopefully, they haven't change the formulation.
That said, I've got the Formula + in my primary.

I have used Rotella 15w 40 in all of our mack Dump trucks for years in extreem conditions and have had great luck with it but it does have an additive for anti soot for diesels,I do not think that will harm anything.

View Poll Results: Primary Oil Poll
Syn 3	31	13.84%
Formula +	60	26.79%
Old style HD primary oil #99887-84	10	4.46%
Amsoil	44	19.64%
Bel Ray	1	0.45%
Redline	10	4.46%
Mobil 1	37	16.52%
ATF	7	3.13%
Doesn't Matter	4	1.79%
OTHER (Please specify)	20	8.93%
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wildman9 New Family Ride: 2008 Fatboy FLSTF Join Date: Jul 1st, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 8 My Mood:	Re: Primary Lube Poll Spectro Heavy Duty Primary Chaincase Oil

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martin14 Start The Engine Ride: 2001 Softail Custom Join Date: Oct 12th, 2008 Posts: 29 My Mood:	Re: Primary Lube Poll just had Spectro put in the primary on Friday. immediate results were quieter shifting, less clunking, all in all just sweeter running. I like it !

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Nov 23rd, 2008, 04:38 PM	#85 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Primary Lube Poll The spectro is about the best I have found to date , even better than the Mobil 1 trans oil. __________________ 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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tlyoungb Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Apr 2nd, 2008 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 178 My Mood:	Re: Primary Lube Poll This is what I have been using. It works really well. I have had no problems with it at all. Who else uses this product? 100% Synthetic Primary Case Lube specifically designed for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Advanced additives reduce clutch and fluid drag while lubricating gears, sprockets, chains and all critical primary case components. Superior film strength for greater protection against shock loads. Ester Synthetics provide decreased operating temperatures. http://www.maximausa.com/

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porkchop Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 dyna Join Date: Nov 12th, 2008 Location: West Tawakoni,TX. Posts: 89 My Mood:	Re: Primary Lube Poll Got a question. I have a full gallon of shell rotella T 15/40 in the garage, would it be good to use in the primary? __________________ "RIDE IT HARD-PUT IT UP WET "

Dec 23rd, 2008, 03:10 PM	#88 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Primary Lube Poll Not familiar with the Rotella oil but most any 10/30-10/40 would work as long as it isn't energy conserving. __________________ 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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