Spectro 6 Speed

Dr. Doolittle · Apr 28th, 2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joyflyin

Hey Doc, we did the oil changes on the hubby's bike last week and put in the Spectro GL1. We finally got to go on a decent ride today, so after we returned & swapped for the truck, I asked him what he thought. Since he hasn't paid a lot of attention with the before & after, (that's been mainly me

) I was curious to see what he thought. He actually admitted that he thought it was a little quieter, (less klunky in my terms) and that he felt that it was maybe even a bit smoother. Hope it works well for you. Unfortunately, we didn't know what came out since we took the bikes into a local shop in WV last year for service.

That's what I keep hearing. Haven't seen a single post I can recall where someone wasn't happy with it, other than the price. Can't wait to get it into mine.

rkc06 · Apr 28th, 2008, 10:58 AM

I'm here in Ontario,Canada. After reading about Spectro Platinium on this forum. I decided to contact Spectro to see where I could find a distributor , they gave me a contact distributor, I think it was called Full Bore . They hooked me up with a dealer (a little custom bike shop) right in town, who never heard of Spectro, but would order it in for me (through Full Bore). So I decided to order 2 litres of it. Cost me $25.00/litre, I guess, I'am going to have to feed a lot of people to get this stuff.

Has anyone else in Toronto found Spectro for a reasonable price? If so PLEASE post THANKS

dangerdan · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:26 AM

rkc06 I live in Hamilton Ontario.... got the same info you have regarding Fullbore...

I am also looking for Spectro.. But I will not pay $25 per litre.

I may have to use an alternative tranny fluid. If I find Spectro at resonable price I will post.. But not holding my breath

smitty901 · Apr 29th, 2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dangerdan

rkc06 I live in Hamilton Ontario.... got the same info you have regarding Fullbore...

I am also looking for Spectro.. But I will not pay $25 per litre.

I may have to use an alternative tranny fluid. If I find Spectro at resonable price I will post.. But not holding my breath

REDLINE shock PROOF HEAVY is a good product for the 5 speeds and will work just fine for 6 speeds also

dangerdan · Apr 29th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Thanks, but that's another product that is hard to get.

Mobil gear oil is all I found so far and that may be my only choice.

I prefer Spectro but Mobil is a good product.

glider · Apr 29th, 2008, 01:54 PM

Nothing at all wrong with the Mobil gear oil. I have used redline, Mobil and now the spectro and found that with the spectro that it seems a bit smoother than the others.

bubbacraft · Apr 29th, 2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doolittle

After reading many posts about how good the new Spectro Heavy Duty Platinum 6 Speed Transmission fluid is, I made up my mind to switch to it. Spectro's website was marginally helpful as far as ordering it but it did tell me that a Spectro dealer was near my house, so off I went. Turns out it's a motorcycle tire shop that also sells some accessories and they did have Spectro oils but for the engine and not the new 6 speed fluid.

Had a great discussion with Ken, the owner, and he ends up calling his distributor in South Carolina while I'm in the shop with him. Orders a couple quarts for me and, boom, they arrive one day later. Best part is, he says he's not looking to make a lot of money off his oil sales, tires are his main thing, so he sells them to me for $11.50 a quart! I even told his wife that everyone online was talking about paying up to $16.

The lesson I've learned from this is it really pays to establish a relationship with your local stores versus always heading to the "big box" places. I know my first stop when I need to shop around for tires someday!

Sorry folks newby question. I just bought my new dyna with 7K on it from Canada . Should I change the Transmition fluid to this type?

glider · Apr 29th, 2008, 03:24 PM

I would say yes depending on the year of your bike, either the GL5 for the 6 speed or the GL 1 for the 5 speed. You can use the GL5 in a 5 speed also, just not needed with the extra additives.

Fill in they year of your bike in your profile for future references.

Apr 28th, 2008, 10:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
rkc06 Start The Engine Ride: 2006 Road King Classic Join Date: Feb 18th, 2008 Location: Bolton Ontario Canada Posts: 36 My Mood:	I'm here in Ontario,Canada. After reading about Spectro Platinium on this forum. I decided to contact Spectro to see where I could find a distributor , they gave me a contact distributor, I think it was called Full Bore . They hooked me up with a dealer (a little custom bike shop) right in town, who never heard of Spectro, but would order it in for me (through Full Bore). So I decided to order 2 litres of it. Cost me $25.00/litre, I guess, I'am going to have to feed a lot of people to get this stuff. Has anyone else in Toronto found Spectro for a reasonable price? If so PLEASE post THANKS Last edited by glider : Apr 28th, 2008 at 11:48 AM. Reason: MERGED

Apr 29th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 488 My Mood:	Re: Spectro 6 Speed rkc06 I live in Hamilton Ontario.... got the same info you have regarding Fullbore... I am also looking for Spectro.. But I will not pay $25 per litre. I may have to use an alternative tranny fluid. If I find Spectro at resonable price I will post.. But not holding my breath

Apr 29th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
dangerdan Community Star Ride: 1995 FLHTC Join Date: Oct 14th, 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 488 My Mood:	Re: Spectro 6 Speed Thanks, but that's another product that is hard to get. Mobil gear oil is all I found so far and that may be my only choice. I prefer Spectro but Mobil is a good product.

Apr 29th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Spectro 6 Speed Nothing at all wrong with the Mobil gear oil. I have used redline, Mobil and now the spectro and found that with the spectro that it seems a bit smoother than the others. __________________ 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 29th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Spectro 6 Speed I would say yes depending on the year of your bike, either the GL5 for the 6 speed or the GL 1 for the 5 speed. You can use the GL5 in a 5 speed also, just not needed with the extra additives. Fill in they year of your bike in your profile for future references. __________________ 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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