Oil Suggestions For Harleys

Rod Stewart · Sep 22nd, 2008, 11:59 AM

Anyone know where you can buy Spectro oils in Canada?

Rod

dangerdan · Sep 22nd, 2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildman9

For my Ontario brothers I found Spectro oils at Sturgess Cycle in Hamilton

Wildman did you buy Spectro at this location or had it ordered.

I dropped by Sturgess Cycle in Hamilton by last friday... They never heard of Spectro Oil.

BigEd · Sep 25th, 2008, 02:51 PM

I'm about to do my first oil change. Going with Mobile1 V-twin and HD Formula+ but having no luck finding Spectro Platinum. I've talked to the distributors and nobody carries it here. I don't mind ordering it if it's that much better. Anything else that you would recommend for a 5 speed that is more available?

glider · Sep 25th, 2008, 02:52 PM

You can go the redline shock proof heavy also. Another good choice. It's usually available in speed shops.

Even Mobil1 75/90 or 75/140 will be a decent choice over the syn 3 the dealers use.

glider · Sep 26th, 2008, 07:52 AM

SPECTRO PLATINUM HEAVY DUTY GL-5 6 SPEED GEAR OIL 75W140 | Spectro | Oils | BobsCycle.com

wildman9 · Sep 26th, 2008, 10:17 AM

I had to special order it. There Canadian Distibutor does not sell direct, but you can call them for a local shop to order it in for you:Full-Bore Marketing- Ontario
3225 Lenworth Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2G6
Canada
Phone: 905-624-0222
Fax: 905-624-3509

I hope this helps

ramnj · Oct 1st, 2008, 10:22 PM

I read it yesterday and will look for it tomorrow again and post the link. Although I plan on changing my trans fluid every 5k, I was kind of surprised when I read it.

LPFRAY · Oct 17th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

Don't know if you missed this or not but here's the dealer locater for Spectro oils.

http://www.spectro-oils.com/

I have read this thread until I am blue in the face. I am in KS and can not get the Spectro oil right away. My bike will be done soon and I am going to follow your engine break in advice with the 30-60 MPH 10 times in 3rd gear. I can not remember who said it you or the web site you linked to, but said to change your oil in all 3 holes immediatly following. Since I can not get the Spectro what is your second choice for the tranny. Also any other advice on the engine break in other that what is stated? Thanks.

glider · Oct 17th, 2008, 12:45 PM

The engine oil and filter is the important one. the others can wait for a few hundred miles. I like to change them after some riding to remove any contaminants in the oil from factory manufacturing processes.

Redline shock proof in the trans or even Mobil 1 gear lube either weight based on the area/temps where you live.

lqdesertrider · Nov 20th, 2008, 01:19 AM

I have an 04 with a 5 speed what is the best lube for the transmisson. I just switched to Mobil V twin in all three locations. Next fluid change I'm going to put the Spectro HD in the primary and then ? in the tranny. Does the Spectro 6 speed work good in my 5 speed?

Thanks,

Sep 22nd, 2008, 11:59 AM	#20
Rod Stewart Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Geezer Glide FLHTCI Join Date: Oct 31st, 2007 Posts: 85 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys Anyone know where you can buy Spectro oils in Canada? Rod

Sep 25th, 2008, 02:51 PM	#22
BigEd Start The Engine Ride: 2004 Road King Custom Join Date: Apr 4th, 2008 Posts: 30 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys I'm about to do my first oil change. Going with Mobile1 V-twin and HD Formula+ but having no luck finding Spectro Platinum. I've talked to the distributors and nobody carries it here. I don't mind ordering it if it's that much better. Anything else that you would recommend for a 5 speed that is more available?

Sep 25th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#23
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,162 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys You can go the redline shock proof heavy also. Another good choice. It's usually available in speed shops. Even Mobil1 75/90 or 75/140 will be a decent choice over the syn 3 the dealers use.

Sep 26th, 2008, 07:52 AM	#24
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,162 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys SPECTRO PLATINUM HEAVY DUTY GL-5 6 SPEED GEAR OIL 75W140 \| Spectro \| Oils \| BobsCycle.com

Sep 26th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#25
wildman9 Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Electra Glide Classic FLHTC Join Date: Jul 1st, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 74 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys I had to special order it. There Canadian Distibutor does not sell direct, but you can call them for a local shop to order it in for you:Full-Bore Marketing- Ontario 3225 Lenworth Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2G6 Canada Phone: 905-624-0222 Fax: 905-624-3509 I hope this helps

Oct 1st, 2008, 10:22 PM	#26
ramnj Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Road King FLHR Join Date: Jul 6th, 2008 Location: Eatontown, NJ Posts: 22	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys I read it yesterday and will look for it tomorrow again and post the link. Although I plan on changing my trans fluid every 5k, I was kind of surprised when I read it.

Oct 17th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#28
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,162 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys The engine oil and filter is the important one. the others can wait for a few hundred miles. I like to change them after some riding to remove any contaminants in the oil from factory manufacturing processes. Redline shock proof in the trans or even Mobil 1 gear lube either weight based on the area/temps where you live.

Nov 20th, 2008, 01:19 AM	#29
lqdesertrider Warming The Wheels Ride: 2004 Road Glide Join Date: Jul 8th, 2008 Posts: 52 My Mood:	Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys (updated) I have an 04 with a 5 speed what is the best lube for the transmisson. I just switched to Mobil V twin in all three locations. Next fluid change I'm going to put the Spectro HD in the primary and then ? in the tranny. Does the Spectro 6 speed work good in my 5 speed? Thanks,

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