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Jack, The Redline Shockproof is great. Shifted very well with what seemed to be less of that HD clunk. I should have listened to you & Kevin last year & tried it out. I'm glad I did, thanks.Originally Posted by Jack Klarich
You will never look back
The Redline is pretty thick & seems to cushion better.
Primary seems fine with HD Formula + & the engine liked the Castrol Actevo after my 45 mile shakedown ride in the best weather of the spring at 74 & mostly sunny.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Good 4 u, enjoy your Spring ridesJack, The Redline Shockproof is great. Shifted very well with what seemed to be less of that HD clunk. I should have listened to you & Kevin last year & tried it out. I'm glad I did, thanks.
The Redline is pretty thick & seems to cushion better.
Primary seems fine with HD Formula + & the engine liked the Castrol Actevo after my 45 mile shakedown ride in the best weather of the spring at 74 & mostly sunny.
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
I have read several of the other posts but wanted to get a last and final recommendation on the specific product - Is "V-TWIN TRANSMISSION OIL WITH SHOCKPROOF®" what you and Jack are running or is it "HEAVY SHOCKPROOF®" gear oil that is billed as "film thickness greater than an SAE 75W250 with low fluid friction like 75W90" or is it something else?
The slave cylinder and screaming eagle clutch is going in to my science project and I wanted to give this a try as well.
It is Redline full synthetic V-Twin transmission gear oil with Shockproof.
The back of the bottle has the statement about it comparing to 75W250.
The UPC code is 83522 42804. Mine is a year old & looks like this, I think they changed the look of the label this year.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
MDO,
When you run out of your HD Primary oil, give SYN3 a try in the primary.
Surprised the crap out of me a few years back how much nicer the clutch engagement is with the SYN3...and no slippage.
Kevin
Thanks,
I had the Lucas full synthetic 20W50 and was happy. I also have 2 quarts of the Redline primary fluid to use, I was just trying to use up the HD Formula +. The Lucas had only been in their 4,000 miles & I was surprised at how dirty it was.
I have enough oils/filters for my next 3 complete changes, I need to quit finding great deals, cause I have trouble turning them down.
I actually had Syn.3 installed in all 3 holes at the 1,000 mile service from my dealer out in CA & it was in till about 3,800 miles when I changed to Lucas. The main difference I noticed was it shifted smoother & seem to run a little cooler, but that could have been from just breaking in completely.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
It is Redline full synthetic V-Twin transmission gear oil with Shockproof.
The back of the bottle has the statement about it comparing to 75W250.
The UPC code is 83522 42804. Mine is a year old & looks like this, I think they changed the look of the label this year.
- This product dampens transmission noise (reducing the notorious shifting clunk found in these gearboxes), dramatically reduces temperature, provides thicker oil films between gear teeth and resists throw-off
- For all aftermarket versions like Baker, JIMS, S&S, etc.
- For all H-D® trans including with Evolution engines, Twin Cam engines and latest 6-speed Cruise Drive
- Same fluid as our unique Heavy ShockProof® Gear Oil
This is from Redline web page
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Thanks all....
I shined my FW up after yesterdays ride. I got another 70 mile ride in today in our 82 degree weather & 5 miles from home, it starts raining on me.I had to put it away wet, but will be shining it up again. It sure was nice to ride 2 days in a row.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
For anyone interested, here's a snapshot of the Redline Shockproof White Paper.
2016 Tri Glide Billet Silver w/Pinstripes ["Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!"]
• "There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill behooves any of us to find fault with the rest of us." ..... James Truslow Adams
• 2nd BN 33rd Armor "The Tiger Battalion" "1972 - 1974"
That is good stuff!!!
Thanks for the contribution to the "Great Oil Debate"and the Trike Talk tech library
Oh No!....that's like getting the "Flying Fickle Finger of Fate".That is good stuff!!!
Thanks for the contribution to the "Great Oil Debate"
2016 Tri Glide Billet Silver w/Pinstripes ["Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!"]
• "There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill behooves any of us to find fault with the rest of us." ..... James Truslow Adams
• 2nd BN 33rd Armor "The Tiger Battalion" "1972 - 1974"
Oh No!....that's like getting the "Flying Fickle Finger of Fate".....loved "Laugh-In"
Well, I am grounded for 24 hours. I got my driveway sealed & my FW is resting in the garage, stranded & alone. At least we have a nice sunny day to help cure my driveway.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I will perform some yard work, get the FW out and give it a quick wipe down, then it's off to the grocery store.
I have never been so excited about the store!
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Take the long way there and back like I doI will perform some yard work, get the FW out and give it a quick wipe down, then it's off to the grocery store.
I have never been so excited about the store!
Just now got back myself, NO broken eggs this trip
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
What?
No broken eggs??? You ain't doin something right!Take the long way there and back like I do
Just now got back myself, NO broken eggs this trip
2018 Wicked RED Harley Freewheeler
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Installed the Hardly Davidson AIM Slave Cylinder.....
Just curious , did the brake fluid line fit OK. Never mind, you said you were getting brake lines made.Installed the Hardly Davidson AIM Slave Cylinder.....
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
It should as this is the Gen 3 model. They fixed the interface angle of the line (so they say). Installation of the lines will tell as they are the same as the HD OEM except chromed and clear shrink coated braided steel
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