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An online source for Spectro oils... SpectroShop - www.SpectroShop.Com You can also order direct from Spectro... Spectro Oils of America click here to read the entire tip ► |
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Jun 16th, 2009, 08:43 AM
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
This is from the link.
<snip> Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 engine oil is also designed to provide the proper frictional characteristics necessary for wet-clutch engine/transmission systems. |
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Jun 22nd, 2009, 12:58 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2004 FXDX
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
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just to be sure b4 i change to another brand for tranny oil.. not sure can find spectro, but i think they have mobil 1 75w90 here... Last edited by tobaman; Jun 22nd, 2009 at 01:00 PM. |
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Jun 22nd, 2009, 12:59 PM
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
That would be a yes.
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Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:13 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2009 Harley Davidson Heritage
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
Has anyone heard of Dynacycle synthetic oil?
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Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:44 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2009 ultra classic
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
Just finish my 1000 mile service,.... Put spectro in all thre holes and it runs,shifts, and rides better than new..... Just wanted to say thankx to glider for all the great info and tips he has posted
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Jun 22nd, 2009, 08:24 PM
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
No problem, glad to help out and glad you like the choices too.
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Jun 24th, 2009, 01:35 PM
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
I'm having a hard time finding spectro or mobil1 in my area. It seems awful expensive buying it online with th shipping added but I may have to. I find mobil1 for cars but not for bikes. I have this week off I'm going to look harder.
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Jun 24th, 2009, 07:37 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2009 Street Glide
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
Speedy,
I know what you mean - I just went to the only place I could find within a 20 mile radius this evening and I about fell over -This is NO (EDITED) this is what they quoted me - BTW it was a Yamaha shop who would have to ord the Primar and trans. Platinum 20w50 $15 @ quart ( 4 quarts) HD Primary Chain $9 @ quart (2 quarts) HD platinum 6 spd trans oil 75-140 $22 @ quart (1 quart) And There is a shipping charge of $15 So when I add in a HD filter and washers @ $16 , to change all my fluids it will cost me $137 (with tax and S&H)  WOW! Does anyone know of a less expensive place to purchase this oil? Please read this... |
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Jul 24th, 2009, 11:26 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2009 Street Glide
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
I made the leap to synthetic oil -
I went with the 20w50 Amsoil and the Amsoil 75w-140 Severe Gear - I went with Spectro HD Primary Smitty recommended here since Amsoil did not have specific primary fluid. I changed out the filter with the recommeded HD filter - What I noticed - the engine "singer sewing machine" noise was greatly reduced - the engine appeared to be cooler - the clunk is almost gone - shifting is Smoooooooooooth - the tranny is a lot quieter Glad I made the jump to synethic! Thanks for all the advice. |
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Jul 25th, 2009, 08:58 AM
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Re: Oil Suggestions For Harleys
The Spectro is the biggest single improvement in shifting that can be made with just an oil change.
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