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Oct 8th, 2009, 01:20 AM
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trans/primary oil
I just got a 1996 1200custom sporster and I need to know what oil I can use
what waight and what brand other then the one H D have,for the trans/primary. there is no H D dealer close by. |
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Oct 8th, 2009, 02:53 PM
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Ride: 2009 Sperster Custom
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trans/primary oil
try Spectro primary heavy duty oil
and M1 for engine everybody thinks is the best combo read: Oil Related Tips - Harley Davidson Community Last edited by glider; Oct 8th, 2009 at 03:20 PM. Reason: merged |
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Oct 8th, 2009, 04:04 PM
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Re: trans/primary oil
Get an oil that was that was specifically designed for the sportster transmission as the one oil does both the primary and the transmission and as such needs to be the right stuff
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Oct 8th, 2009, 06:02 PM
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Re: trans/primary oil
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Oct 8th, 2009, 07:05 PM
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Re: trans/primary oil
When HD sold the SportTrans oil, it was a 75-90 gear oil with the limitded slip additives in it, I think now they tell sporty riders to use the formula+.
You can run a quality 75-90 gear oil with limited slip differential additives, it'll say suitable for Limited Slip Differentials on the back of the bottle or suitable for wet clutches. |
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Oct 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM
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Re: trans/primary oil
Definetly want to make sure you you get a quality oil with the right specifications
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Oct 9th, 2009, 12:29 AM
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Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS
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Re: trans/primary oil
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 The hole for the engine oil only is perfectly fine to use 100% Synthetic...where the friction modifiers lower operating engine temperatures and have no impurities making it more resistant to heat or breakdown...so many take advantage of this using Mobil I V-Twin HD 20W-50 for longer engine life and less wear.  Go to the engine oil and trans lube polls to see how others have "weighed in"...lots of opinions there to be sure! 
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Oct 10th, 2009, 02:35 AM
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Ride: road king
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Re: trans/primary oil
Thanks for for your help I know now what to look for.
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