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    Default What coolant do you use?

    Quote Originally Posted by DK Custom Products View Post
    Redline heavy duty shockproof in the trans, along with a little Petron.

    In the primary I've tried most everything over the years. Until 2-3 years ago I just settled in to using a 20-50, most of the time the HD brand. The last few years I've been using Syn3.

    In the engine I've tried a bunch, but always go back to Redline. Although I did use Dynacycle for two changes, and it seemed as good or better...it is off to Blackstone for analysis. Currently there is some Brad Penn in the engine. I always supplement whatever oil is in there with some Petron.

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    What coolant do you use?
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    Quote Originally Posted by alienwulf View Post
    I run Redline in all 3 holes..oil 20/50 Shock for tranny and the primary oil. And I just change out all 3 at the same time. Since I do it my self not much money and cheap insurance I believe. Gives me a good look how the motor is doing when I see clean fluids.
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    Running Redline in all 3 holes, expensive but seems to really helped on my other trike

    (100 thou +) so i’m using it in my 2023 now. Also trying the ‘new’ re-usable oil filter

    at dealers recommendation, time will tell on that issue.


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    What Fluids do you run in your trike

    I use motor oil in the engine, gear lube in primary and transmission, fork oil in my forks.

    Brake fluid in my brake system. Just use the correct grade or spec, the brand does not matter.
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    I only use the best tranni fluid in mine...

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    Quote Originally Posted by alienwulf View Post
    I run Redline in all 3 holes..oil 20/50 Shock for tranny and the primary oil. And I just change out all 3 at the same time. Since I do it my self not much money and cheap insurance I believe. Gives me a good look how the motor is doing when I see clean fluids.
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