Topic: Transmission Fluid/oil question... (Read 14151 times)

Sean M Cary · « **on:** May 05, 2008, 08:23:05 PM »

I am using the Mobil 1 Syn in the engine...dad left an empty in the saddle bag as a clue.

Not sure what he was using in the Trans, and cannot find anything other then Syn3 listed on one of the receipts and not sure if that was for the engine or the Trans...

Any suggestions for the best fluid for the trans...and while I am at it the Primary Case?

Got my manual today - wife is taking it to be cut and drilled tomorrow.

Thanks in advance!

Sean

sadunbar · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:25:39 PM »

I use Redline MTL in the primary and Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof in the transmission - and Mobil 1 V twin in the motor...

Fired00d · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:26:45 PM »

Motor - Amsoil

Tranny - Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof

Primary - Redline MTL

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Hoist! · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:27:02 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on May 05, 2008, 08:25:39 PM

I use Redline MTL in the primary and Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof in the transmission - and Mobil 1 V twin in the motor...

ditto!

Hoist!

RedDevil · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:28:53 PM »

I use Mobil 1 V-Twin in all three.

geezerglide · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:36:26 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on May 05, 2008, 08:25:39 PM

I use Redline MTL in the primary and Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof in the transmission - and Mobil 1 V twin in the motor...

Ditto,

geezerglide

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:46:02 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on May 05, 2008, 08:26:45 PM

Motor - Amsoil

Tranny - Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof

Primary - Redline MTL

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Are you able to buy the Red Line locally? They listed Advanced Auto Parts and Autozone as my only local dealers...have to check on the way home tomorrow.

Thanks all!

Sean

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:52:13 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on May 05, 2008, 08:46:02 PM

Are you able to buy the Red Line locally? They listed Advanced Auto Parts and Autozone as my only local dealers...have to check on the way home tomorrow.

Thanks all!

Sean

I can get it locally (within 30 miles) from a company called CDOC.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

sadunbar · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:54:13 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on May 05, 2008, 08:46:02 PM

Are you able to buy the Red Line locally? They listed Advanced Auto Parts and Autozone as my only local dealers...have to check on the way home tomorrow.

Thanks all!

Sean

I buy Redline at a local circle track motorsports supply house...

Fired00d · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2008, 08:56:38 PM »

Here are the direct links at CDOC for the Redline products...

Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof

Redline MTL

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

harleydawg57 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2008, 09:19:28 PM »

I found Mobil I for V-Twins and K&N oil filters at local Auto Zone

Billy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2008, 10:23:45 PM »

Amsoil in engine and Primary and Spectro 6 speed gear lube in trans. queit and I can find neutral every time.

porthole · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2008, 11:21:23 PM »

Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 engine and primary

Redline Shockproof gear lube in the trans

Twolanerider · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2008, 12:25:53 AM »

It's convenient to have the same fluid for all three holes. But a benefit to Mobil 1 or Amsoil or some other good engine oil in the engine, Redline in the tranny and MTL or ATF or some other product of a different texture/color/notable viscosity in the primary is that if you get a leak you'll easily know which one it is.

REGGAB · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2008, 12:32:57 AM »

AMSOIL MCV in engine and primary

Bel-Ray 85W140 in transmission. No clunk, very smooth shifting, neutral is very easy to find, and it offers the red contrast Don spoke to. Down side is it smells awful..............and I don't mean your run of the mill funkiness................this stuff is nauseating. Smell aside, in my my mind, there is no finer transmission oil.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2008, 12:34:15 AM »

Quote from: REGGAB on May 06, 2008, 12:32:57 AM

AMSOIL MCV in engine and primary

Bel-Ray 85W140 in transmission. No clunk, very smooth shifting, neutral is very easy to find, and it offers the red contrast Don spoke to. Down side is it smells awful..............and I don't mean your run of the mill funkiness................this stuff is nauseating. Smell aside, in my my mind, there is no finer transmission oil.

That's funny Henry. I've never used the stuff but have others say exactly the same thing. For that kind of regular report it must be some nasty stuff!

REGGAB · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2008, 12:44:53 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on May 06, 2008, 12:34:15 AM

That's funny Henry. I've never used the stuff but have others say exactly the same thing. For that kind of regular report it must be some nasty stuff!

It's THAT stinky, Don. Seems I can't learn either. Every time I do a 5K, I just gotta stick my nose in the bottle. GAG! BUT, mag plug is ALWAYS clean, the lube is just as red on the way out as it was when it went in 5K miles earlier.........and it works for me. I've seen it as high as $9.25 per liter at some indy shops, and buy it at $5.25 per liter by the case. Needless to say, I'm still working on my first case bought 3 years ago when I had the Ultra.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2008, 12:47:15 AM »

Quote from: REGGAB on May 06, 2008, 12:44:53 AM

It's THAT stinky, Don. Seems I can't learn either. Every time I do a 5K, I just gotta stick my nose in the bottle. GAG! BUT, mag plug is ALWAYS clean, the lube is just as red on the way out as it was when it went in 5K miles earlier.........and it works for me. I've seen it as high as $9.25 per liter at some indy shops, and buy it at $5.25 per liter by the case. Needless to say, I'm still working on my first case bought 3 years ago when I had the Ultra.

Ever get a wiff out the tranny vent at startup? That'd get the attention of the BSR parked next to you! Can see it now. She smells it. Looks over at you. Leans forward and says "honey, did HE do that?"

REGGAB · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2008, 12:52:51 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on May 06, 2008, 12:47:15 AM

Ever get a wiff out the tranny vent at startup? That'd get the attention of the BSR parked next to you! Can see it now. She smells it. Looks over at you. Leans forward and says "honey, did HE do that?"

It does stink at startup, but doesn't linger like a tacos and beer fart. Renea just assumes it's me. Business as usual. You'd think, with this crowd, there'd be some ball breakin'.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2008, 01:03:51 AM »

Quote from: REGGAB on May 06, 2008, 12:52:51 AM

It does stink at startup, but doesn't linger like a tacos and beer fart. Renea just assumes it's me. Business as usual. You'd think, with this crowd, there'd be some ball breakin'.

Startup farts are ok. You're leaving the target area anyway

.

07 CVO · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2008, 07:23:47 AM »

I use Amsoil in all three

Talon · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2008, 10:03:14 AM »

Quote from: sadunbar on May 05, 2008, 08:25:39 PM

I use Redline MTL in the primary and Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof in the transmission - and Mobil 1 V twin in the motor...

Me too, the Shockproof really made my trans shift smooth!

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #22 on:** May 08, 2008, 02:19:26 PM »

Quote from: Talon on May 06, 2008, 10:03:14 AM

Me too, the Shockproof really made my trans shift smooth!

I went with the HD Shock Proof for the Trans and Red Line has a V Twin Primary case oil that is similar to their MTL...

Found the best price I could at Summit Racing...great company that I buy tons of stuff for my F-150 from.

Sean

Boatman · « **Reply #23 on:** May 08, 2008, 02:49:20 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on May 08, 2008, 02:19:26 PM

I went with the HD Shock Proof for the Trans and Red Line has a V Twin Primary case oil that is similar to their MTL...

Sean

Your primary and tranny will be happy.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2008, 07:40:07 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on May 08, 2008, 02:49:20 PM

Your primary and tranny will be happy.

Man, took a quick ride post change today...it was noticeable. The bike felt smoother and it was definitely shifting better then before.

Sean

sportygordy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 27, 2008, 10:09:05 PM »

One of my neighbors is an Amsoil dealer and claims he will sell me at his good friends rate of $11 per quart. Is this chit really this high,, what is a good price for this stuff???

RedDevil · « **Reply #26 on:** May 27, 2008, 10:14:33 PM »

Quote from: sportygordy on May 27, 2008, 10:09:05 PM

One of my neighbors is an Amsoil dealer and claims he will sell me at his good friends rate of $11 per quart. Is this chit really this high,, what is a good price for this stuff???

I think you neighbor really hates his "good friend" or likes to $crew his friends. Price for AmsOil per qt. off of their website: $9.75 http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?subcategory=42 . I can't remember who, but someone sells AmsOil here on the forum and will, or at least did, give a better price then that.

Fired00d · « **Reply #27 on:** May 27, 2008, 10:17:01 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on May 27, 2008, 10:14:33 PM

I think you neighbor really hates his "good friend" or likes to $crew his friends. Price for AmsOil per qt. off of their website: $9.75 http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?subcategory=42 . I can't remember who, but someone sells AmsOil here on the forum and will, or at least did, give a better price then that.

See this thread - Amsoil Products.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

RedDevil · « **Reply #28 on:** May 27, 2008, 10:22:25 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on May 27, 2008, 10:17:01 PM

See this thread - Amsoil Products.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Thanks Gary, I knew you'd come through with the goods.

porthole · « **Reply #29 on:** May 28, 2008, 12:34:32 AM »

Quote from: sportygordy on May 27, 2008, 10:09:05 PM

One of my neighbors is an Amsoil dealer and claims he will sell me at his good friends rate of $11 per quart. Is this chit really this high,, what is a good price for this stuff???

Anyone can sign up to be an Amsoil distributor.

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #30 on:** May 28, 2008, 06:38:18 AM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on May 08, 2008, 02:19:26 PM

I went with the HD Shock Proof for the Trans and Red Line has a V Twin Primary case oil that is similar to their MTL...

Found the best price I could at Summit Racing...great company that I buy tons of stuff for my F-150 from.

Sean

You made the right choice. Right now I am running their 20w50 V twin motor oil as well. Punkin seems to like it so far. The V twin oil is just an experiment. I run Amsoil in everything else. I also run Amsoil filters.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

TNThumper · « **Reply #31 on:** May 28, 2008, 03:26:15 PM »

Last time I bought amsoil I paid $8.18 a QT. I got like 5 cases or so and it was about a year ago.

VG

sportygordy · « **Reply #32 on:** May 28, 2008, 05:12:32 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on May 27, 2008, 10:14:33 PM

I think you neighbor really hates his "good friend" or likes to $crew his friends. Price for AmsOil per qt. off of their website: $9.75 http://www.amsoil.com/catalog.aspx?subcategory=42 . I can't remember who, but someone sells AmsOil here on the forum and will, or at least did, give a better price then that.

Actually my friend is saving me $ .95 per quart. After you factor in Tax and Shipping from the Amsoil site total cost per quart is $11.95. I'm not paying shipping or tax through my friend.

Boatman · « **Reply #33 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:56:05 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on May 27, 2008, 07:40:07 PM

Man, took a quick ride post change today...it was noticeable. The bike felt smoother and it was definitely shifting better then before.

Sean

Amazing what Peptobismo (spelling) will do for the tranny.

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