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Thread: Harley Fluids What and Why!

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    Arrow Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Ok, just want to know what you all are running in twin cam's (ultras, trikes etc), and why you have settled on that brand and weights.
    What are you running in all 3 holes, motor, primary and trans.
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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    I'm running Harley's Syn 3 in everything on my '06 Ultra. It is a bit pricy, but I like the idea of only having to carry one bottle of oil when out on the road that will cover "all 3 holes". Yes, I have had to add oil to the trans when out on the road. Now that she's a trike, I probably won't ever have to do that again, but I plan to keep using the Syn 3. According to some people, that are using Amsoil, the Amsoil gear lube helps quiet that clunk in the trans when going from neutral to 1st, but then too, plain old 90 wt gear oil would probably do that too. I know when I get that Syn 3 on my hands it's almost impossible to wipe off that slipery feeling without soap or handcleaner. It feels a LOT like Type E fork oil in that respect.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Mike and I use the Syn-3 in everything also. Been very happy with it.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    I use the Syn-3 in both the Tri Glide and the 06 Ultra.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    AMSOIL 20 w 50 in all 3 places. Been doing it for almost 20k. No issues.
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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    been using amsoil and like it

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    As my HD is an EVO, I won't chime on on the fluids use except to say I found it interesting that for years, Harley cautioned against using any kind of synthetic fluids in any Harley. Ah, but now that the MoFoCo has Syn3, it is fine in all 3 seperate places we had to use 3 seperate fluids before, even recommended in the EVO's.
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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    I've been using Spectro oils for 10 years now, I've looked on the internet and we can get Amsoil 20-50 in the UK, Would I have to flush out every trace of the Spectro oils or would a hot drain down and fill with Amsoil be ok.


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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    I've been useing Syn-3, works great.......

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Ok lets think for a minute....would you put trans fluid in your car engine? or motor oil in the rear end gear case? :no: NO right?......well why do you think is ok to put motor oil in all three holes cause some guy says do it from Harley...the people that want to sell more bikes .......So me...I run Red line 20w50 in the motor...motor oil......and Red line heavy duty shock proof gear oil in the trans.......and Red line MTL (manuel trans lube) in the primary :yes:
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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    +1 for Redline. Same as Tonyd. I've used it in all three trikes totalling close to 100,000 miles with no problems.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    [QUOTE=Tonyd;27933]Ok lets think for a minute....would you put trans fluid in your car engine? or motor oil in the rear end gear case? :no: NO right]

    Not necessessarily. I've used ATF in engines to clean 'em out. We used to put engine oil in the Road Ranger transmissions on our semis. Worked fine. Got in excess of 500,000 in a trans rebuild. A there are several autos & trucks now that use ATF in the manual transmissions, differentials, & transfer cases on 4X4s. Cat heavy equipment used hydraulic oil in transmissions & 50 wt motor oil in the diffs & final drives. 90 wt gear oil is almost a thing of the past.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    trikerman a hot drain fliter change and add the new AMSOIL will be fine.
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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    OK!! LOL....I knew someone would come back......So if ya wanna put Crisco in fine..maybe Mazola...lol....But Im not takin chances with my $6,000 AIR cooled engine or my $2,000 trans that reves at 3000 rpm...I listen to the experts.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Quote Originally Posted by tmigala View Post
    trikerman a hot drain fliter change and add the new AMSOIL will be fine.
    Thanks very much tmigala,

    John.


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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    When I first got the bike, I was running the HD SYN3 oil in the engine, transmission, and primary. In an effort to reduce drive train noise and the clunk when shifting, I went to Spectro Primary Chaincase oil in the primary,
    and the 6 speed tranmission oil (synthetic 75W140) in the gear box with good results.

    Due to the high temperatures during the summer months here in Arizona, I
    have switched to Red Line 20W60 (synthetic) in the crankcase which has a better VI (viscosity index - less thinning at higher temps) than comparable 20W50. What I was looking for was higher oil pressure at idle with 230 - 250 deg F oil temp. Seems to be better so far however need to see what happens when I get stuck in traffic on a 105+ deg. summer day.

    I believe that the 20W50 SYN3 oil provides adequate lubrication for all three compartments under normal conditions. I've decided to utilize different lubricants to either improve performance, or deal with extreme conditions.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Quote Originally Posted by 1852cc View Post
    Ok, just want to know what you all are running in twin cam's (ultras, trikes etc), and why you have settled on that brand and weights.
    What are you running in all 3 holes, motor, primary and trans.
    Thank You
    Mike
    I've just bought my 2010 Street Glide Trike last Monday. My husband has already changed the fluids. Red Line Shock Proof in the tranny; Mobile 1 ATF in the Primary; Mobile 1 20W50 V-Twin in the Engine. He has owned motorcycles for around 40 years, raced, built and experienced many changes. He is also a stickler for perfection. In his opion that combination works best for him. He has a 2008 HD Ultra Classic 105th anniversay edition. If you want more inside stuff, let me know and he will pm you with more info.

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Quote Originally Posted by hepengr View Post
    I went to Spectro Primary Chaincase oil in the primary, and the 6 speed tranmission oil (synthetic 75W140) in the gear box with good results.
    I use the Spectro Platinum 6 speed (75/140) tranny oil in my 07 Ultra
    for 20k miles and will be putting it in Lynn's Trike because of her shifting
    problems today in 80+ heat and being in City traffic. She had a heck of
    a time trying to shift between gears :-(
    Rob ......

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Now that we are talking trike oil...My manual says to check it on the side stand...How do you check the level on a trike???Anyone follow me here??

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    Default Re: Harley Fluids What and Why!

    Rick - if you pull the oil dip stick, it has two bands, one measures when on kick stand and the other straight up... which is the case with the trikes.

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