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Shift banging?
The ad's about the smooth shifting of the 2017 Tri-Glide to me is not correct. Granted I only have 1250 miles on the trike. It's noisy as hell. Like it slam's in gear. I talk to a friend that has a 2017 Tri-Glide. He said it was noisy when he first got his, but he only has just over 1000 miles on his trike. Wednesday I go in for my 1000 mile service. Get some Syn 3 put in it. I also like the Bel-Ray transmission saver put in it. Hopefully it will quite down and get smoother shifting.
8000 miles on my 17, changed to redline at 5000 service...seams to shift great and not noisy..
2017 Tri Glide, Bonnieville Blue / Fathom Blue
2005 Bushtec Roadstar Trailer
BLUE KNIGHTS, KY II
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Are you talking about when you go from neutral to first, Or through all gears.....Originally Posted by 520fd
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Bel Ray is a good choice
IMO motor oil just cant measure up
I used to run straight STP in my 4 speed Panhead It shifted good til around November in Minnesota The tranny leaked real bad, back then there was NO good fix 4 the 4 speeds
https://www.redlineoil.com/news_article.aspx?id=49, read this I am not a sales person, BUT This stuff WORKS JMO
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
In my humble opinion, it's hard to beat Red Line "Shockproof" in the tranny, although I've never tried the Bel Ray.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
My 14 has over 20K on it and it bangs through most of the gears. And that's with Redline.
I was told to turn the radio up and it won't be as bad!
I never use anything lighter than 75-90 wt in the transmission. I would suggest 75-110 or 75-140 Amsoil.
Jim Murphy
EX-Lehman & Champion Dealer Owner Operator
Iron Butt Rider 2001
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I dunno what is going on with ur trannyMy 14 has over 20K on it and it bangs through most of the gears. And that's with Redline.
I was told to turn the radio up and it won't be as bad!
I have yet to C a tranny not quieted down with Redline with Shockproof
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Service Writer at the local dealer told me his Bagger is the same way and they have tried everything to quiet it down.
A parts guy at another dealership told me it's caused by me not clutching and shifting correctly (after 50 years of riding).
I have Redline Shockproof Heavy in my 2017 Tri as I have in all my bikes since 2000 I have also used Belray Gear saver, It will quite the trans down some but makes shifting a lot easier than any motor oil . It still makes noise.
2019 Red and Silver Tri Glide
Believe it or not... And i know most will not...Harley engineers did extensive testing on the perceived Noise, Clunking ETC, They tried everything to stop it, Different cluch plates, Even Magic Oils, And what they have determined, It is cause by the EPA's strict mandate on sound levels.... When they equipped their test bike with an open exhaust and a free flowing air cleaner' The transmission noise and clunking was all but eradicated.....
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Yup, and to further more thisBelieve it or not... And i know most will not...Harley engineers did extensive testing on the perceived Noise, Clunking ETC, They tried everything to stop it, Different cluch plates, Even Magic Oils, And what they have determined, It is cause by the EPA's strict mandate on sound levels.... When they equipped their test bike with an open exhaust and a free flowing air cleaner' The transmission noise and clunking was all but eradicated.....
A constant mesh tranny is going to clunk some NO MATTER WHAT lube u use
It is too bad HD cannot figure out a way to make a full synchro tranny with out making a case bigger than what we have now, PLUS keeping the expense and weight down to make the bean counters happy
This is JMO
A clunking (extremely loud ) tranny is unacceptable to me now days JMO
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
All gears. My other bike were never this noisy. Maybe they forgot to put oil in the trany?Are you talking about when you go from neutral to first, Or through all gears.....
I had a lot of bikes over the years .Mostly Japanese, And Some were noisier , and some not, My Victory was noisier than my 11 Tri, But my 17 is quieter than my 11Tri....I had a new Honda 929, That sounded like you were hitting the case's with a hammer going though the gears...I guess its all perception...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Well, I had my 1000 mile check-up. I had them put Bel Ray Transmission Saver in it. Big difference with the shifting noise. New trikes come the Black oil filter. I've always put the Chrome filter on my bikes. When I got the trike back, sure as hell, they put a Black filter on it. Bastards.
I like the way u talk and I agree, if u wanted the chrome 1 then yup they r batards
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
When i had my thousand mile done they asked, Me if i wanted chrome nope! black is good enough for me...Im surprised they didn't ask...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Ya, me too. All my 16 other Harley's had Chrome, and I never had to ask. Granted thier about 3 or 4 dollars more. But I can afford it. Just saying.When i had my thousand mile done they asked, Me if i wanted chrome nope! black is good enough for me...Im surprised they didn't ask...
I also use Bel-Ray 85W-140 in my 2014. WAY BETTER than just engine oil.
Choose ANY real gear oil product for your transmission and you will be much happier.
FWIW I use H-D Formula+ in my Primary .... again an oil specifically designed for primary/clutch.
Bob
Just an up-date for the noisy shift. When I had the Bel-ray put in the tranny. It worked way better than the stuff they put in at the factory. Well, I've noticed that when the trike is cold, I could'nt even tell that it shifted it was so quiet. After it warmed up, there came my old noisy shift back. Maybe it will get better with time? I don't know. Damn, I thought I had it fixed.
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