V&H fuel programmer

Hobbit · Mar 28th, 2008, 05:38 PM

put motor oil in the motor and gear oil in the trans and primary oil in the primary (hd+)
engine oil will lubricate the gears and primary but not as well as a dedicated oil and as good as syn is its not the best for your bike regardless of what hd say

glider · Mar 28th, 2008, 05:40 PM

If you check in the self help forums, you'll find many topics on this. Use the link at the bottom of this post.

The trans should have a gear oil in it, not engine oil. I prefer Spectro platinum or another one if you can't find this is Mobil 1 synthetic 75/90 or 75/140 or even redline shockproof heavy. Just don't use an engine oil in the trans. The performance + from HD is fine in the primary.

You can also drain the oil out and replace it with synthetic with no problems. The little that is left in there mixes very well.

glide 33 · Mar 28th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Thanks guys, really,really appreciate your help.

Ozoneman · Mar 29th, 2008, 10:00 PM

The service people at my HD dealership are also suggesting syn 3 for my next oil change for all the holes. For the engine they say syn 3 is made for the roller bearings that we have. Nearly all the workers at the dealership have Harleys and they all use the Syn 3.

glider · Mar 29th, 2008, 10:30 PM

I would use a better grade of synthetic oil. Syn 3 isn't a true synthetic.

Ozoneman · Mar 29th, 2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

I would use a better grade of synthetic oil. Syn 3 isn't a true synthetic.

But is it possible that a better grade of synthetic oil isn't good for roller bearings? Just asking because I don't know anything about this stuff.

glider · Mar 30th, 2008, 06:49 AM

That was an old tale told by the MOCO when they were not in the oil market. Ever since they realized the profit involved selling a semi synthetic and calling it synthetic and having it made by Hugo Chavez , it's OK now.

The old bearing skate thing is just not true at all.

glide 33 · Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:24 PM

After talking with you guys, I went back to V & H web site. Checked the codes again. Either I looked up the wrong no#, or they changed the codes. Reset the programmer, started it up, sounds a lot better. Between work, and rain , no time to really try her out. Hopefully soon, then I will let you know for sure. Glide 33

Mar 28th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: V&H fuel programmer put motor oil in the motor and gear oil in the trans and primary oil in the primary (hd+) engine oil will lubricate the gears and primary but not as well as a dedicated oil and as good as syn is its not the best for your bike regardless of what hd say

Mar 28th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: V&H fuel programmer If you check in the self help forums, you'll find many topics on this. Use the link at the bottom of this post. The trans should have a gear oil in it, not engine oil. I prefer Spectro platinum or another one if you can't find this is Mobil 1 synthetic 75/90 or 75/140 or even redline shockproof heavy. Just don't use an engine oil in the trans. The performance + from HD is fine in the primary. You can also drain the oil out and replace it with synthetic with no problems. The little that is left in there mixes very well. __________________ 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!

Mar 28th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
glide 33 Start The Engine Ride: 2002 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Mar 8th, 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 36 My Mood:	Re: V&H fuel programmer Thanks guys, really,really appreciate your help.

Mar 29th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ozoneman Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jan 14th, 2008 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 297	Re: V&H fuel programmer The service people at my HD dealership are also suggesting syn 3 for my next oil change for all the holes. For the engine they say syn 3 is made for the roller bearings that we have. Nearly all the workers at the dealership have Harleys and they all use the Syn 3.

Mar 29th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: V&H fuel programmer I would use a better grade of synthetic oil. Syn 3 isn't a true synthetic. __________________ 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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Mar 30th, 2008, 06:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: V&H fuel programmer That was an old tale told by the MOCO when they were not in the oil market. Ever since they realized the profit involved selling a semi synthetic and calling it synthetic and having it made by Hugo Chavez , it's OK now. The old bearing skate thing is just not true at all. __________________ 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!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 07:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
glide 33 Start The Engine Ride: 2002 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Mar 8th, 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 36 My Mood:	Problem fixed (I HOPE) After talking with you guys, I went back to V & H web site. Checked the codes again. Either I looked up the wrong no#, or they changed the codes. Reset the programmer, started it up, sounds a lot better. Between work, and rain , no time to really try her out. Hopefully soon, then I will let you know for sure. Glide 33

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