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Oil Suggestions For Harleys

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Oil Suggestions For Harleys (updated)
Published by glider (Community Liaison)
Published date: Jul 30th, 2007
Last edited by glider; Mar 9th, 2010 at 05:34 PM.
These are my choices in what I run in my bike which I feel after trying many different brands are serving me the best.

Mobil1VTwin in the engine...
HD Formula+ in the primary...
Spectro GL5 trans oil in the trans...

An online source for Spectro oils...

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Old Oct 28th, 2009, 04:13 PM     #120
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys

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Just a note to all looking for Spectro products. It took me a while to find first a distributor in Canada and then a local retailer. Upon contacting the local retailer was told they do not stock but would bring in for me. The distributor informed me that they would supply ol in any quantity I wanted to the retailer so.. no obligation to buy by the case. This was confirmed by the retailer when I phoned to place an order. I have to say I am inpressed with the willingness to take care of my needs by these guys.
Sounds like this is going to be a great product and very good customer service.

How about posting the location?
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Old Oct 29th, 2009, 11:00 AM     #121
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How about posting the location?
No Problem.
The guy that is going to bring it in for me is in Brandon Manitoba, Canada and the company is called:

Wheat City Cycle
1420 - 1st. Street North - Brandon, Manitoba
Phone: Mike Vodon - Bus. (204) 725-5252
mvodon@westman.wave.ca
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Old Oct 29th, 2009, 11:37 AM     #122
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Thanks for that info.
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Old Oct 29th, 2009, 02:33 PM     #123
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Thanks for that info.
No problem glider. Anything that will help others get the right products for their bikes.
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Old Oct 30th, 2009, 10:12 PM     #124
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys

The question I have is why such the miles varience on the Spectro 6 speed trans lube. On the site it states should be changed out every 5K but yet HD states trans changes are recommended at 20K. Glider seems to be a strong believer in these products so maybe he can respond. I have just purchased these products but now wonder why such differences in service miles and did I do the right thing.
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Old Oct 30th, 2009, 10:16 PM     #125
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys

The difference is they want to sell you a new bike when it wears out and I want to keep it running like new

The trans can go more miles than I run it but being it only takes one quart of lube, it's cheap insurance to change it and always have the best in there. I do a service usually at 2500 and do all three oils.
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Old Oct 30th, 2009, 10:21 PM     #126
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Oil Suggestions For Harleys

I don't see anyone mentioning Bel-Ray. I've used Amsoil, Red Line, and Bel Ray. My personal preference was the Bel-Ray. However, I stopped using it and went to Red Line when I found out that their V Twin motor oil was really their regular motor oil in a different can. When I ran out of my supply of Red Line I went to Amsoil because I had a few gallons hanging around the garage. But I will probably go back to Red Line. The tests are solid and the testimonials are unbelievable. It seems all the racers are using Red Line.

JD

Oh, and a PS: I've used the Red Line Shockproof Heavy in my trans, but I got better results (better = noticeable; softer clunking) using Bel-Ray's V Twin Tranny fluid, which is NOT a synthetic but worked great. I actually felt and heard the difference.

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It sounds to me that you haven't used the Spectro yet that you purchased.
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys


I want to order Spectro oil online. I have found that the prices are cheaper at Bob's than at Spectro. The above image on the left is what I found at Spectroshop.com and is the same as what this thread recommends (exactly what I want). The image on the right is what is on the website at Bobscycle.com. It says golden american full synthetic on the bottle but the description under the photo says SPECTRO PLATINUM HEAVY DUTY V-TWIN FULL SYNTHETIC OIL 20W50 (same as at spectro.com). Is the photo wrong? Have they changed the bottle? I would like to order from Bob's since it is a few dollars per quart cheaper but I am afraid of receiving the wrong product. Any insight you guys may have would be appreciated. I might wait until Monday and just call Bob's. The price difference for changing all three holes 2x is about $45 (significant imo). Thanks
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Old Dec 5th, 2009, 07:27 AM     #129
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys

I'd call Spectro Cust Svs & ask if there's a difference...

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