Trying a new oil (Indian 15w60)

I live in Central Florida and ride a 2011 Triglide. I changed my oil, at the start of the summer, to the Indian 15w60 full synthetic oil. I also went with Harley Davidson Heavy Synthetic Gear Oil (80w140) in the transmission and primary. My experience so far has been totally positive. My engine is running quieter and maintains a little better oil pressure when it is hot. My transmission is shifting quieter with this gear oil, I was using Syn3 before. We have had an extremely hot summer and I feel this might be better protection for my tri. Has anyone else used this combination? If so what was your experience.

This sounds like a good combo for the Florida heat;)

Oldsarge, you also might want to look at Luqui Moly 10w-60. It has gotten great reviews HTT, I also have used it in my last three bike including the current one. eBay has some good pricing.

Amsoil has a 15w60 for the Indians also.

[QUOTE=Jack Klarich;690474]This sounds like a good combo for the Florida heat;)[/QUOTE]

As Jack well knows, I try not to get involved in oil threads.:Angel:

[QUOTE=OldSarge;690433]I live in Central Florida and ride a 2011 Triglide. I changed my oil, at the start of the summer, to the Indian 15w60 full synthetic oil. I also went with Harley Davidson Heavy Synthetic Gear Oil (80w140) in the transmission and primary. My experience so far has been totally positive. My engine is running quieter and maintains a little better oil pressure when it is hot. My transmission is shifting quieter with this gear oil, I was using Syn3 before. We have had an extremely hot summer and I feel this might be better protection for my tri. Has anyone else used this combination? If so what was your experience.[/QUOTE]

I've not tried the Indian Oil, but I have run the HD Heavy Syn Gear Oil. It seems to be pretty good stuff. In the little I ran it (gonna try it again) it seemed on par with the Redline HD Shockproof. I will need to run it longer next time to see if it holds up as well as the Redline.

Kevin

+1 on redline, I'm running the entire red line package ... very happy so far. Only been like 4k miles ... I'll be swapping out the engine oil in a bit if I get to go to Kerrville, will be interesting to see how it looks ... :pray:

I'm 4000 miles into the first cycle of the HD Synthetic Heavy Duty gear oil in the transmission and Primary on my 17 TG, so far I like it better than the SYN 3.

Seems to be less clunk and easier shifting.

Still running SYN 3 in the engine.

Bob

[QUOTE=MDO;690631]As Jack well knows, I try not to get involved in oil threads.:Angel:[/QUOTE]

Me Too:p

[QUOTE=DK Custom Products;690651]I've not tried the Indian Oil, but I have run the HD Heavy Syn Gear Oil. It seems to be pretty good stuff. In the little I ran it (gonna try it again) it seemed on par with the Redline HD Shockproof. I will need to run it longer next time to see if it holds up as well as the Redline.

Kevin[/QUOTE]

I'm leaving Redline in 10,000 miles in the tranny. I have not installed the Redline primary fluid yet, I have 2 quarts but am using up my HD Formula +. I'm only going 5,000 miles on it as it gets pretty nasty looking from the clutch plates.