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[9 1/2 Beers]

I ordered direct from Redline.

Ray Z

 So do I

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=105&pcid=19

Marty

 Just to get the hat and stickers 

[Badger Mike]

I put the shockproof tranny fluid in my new bike, wow what a difference

[DESERTBEAR54]

Just a question but how often are you all changing out the Redline Products in your Tranny and Primary? I think 10k on the Tranny and 5k on the motor and Primary??? I know of some people that run a good synthetic in there tranny and never change it for 50 k or more. Not sure I want to do that so that is my question.

[cahdbiker]

Rayz1952, I also switched to redline in all three holes. I still have the lifter ticking, but the trans shifting and 5th gear noise is better. Also at idle I still get that little clunking noise from the primary. I don't think that the automatic primary chain adjusters work as good as the old manually adjustable ones, since I don't have any noise like that coming from my 95 Heritage. Also since I live in So Cal I am going to switch out my engine oil from Redline 20-60 to Amsoil 60 WT Synthetic. It keeps my 95 Heritage nice and quiet(S&S 107 ) and it is compatable with Dino oil  just in case you are somewhere and can't get redline or don't have any in your saddlebag. Actually at 200 degrees oil temp my S&S has less valve train noise then my 09SEUC. (unfortunately since S&S sent me a lemon engine the first time it took one complete rebuild at their cost(under warranty) and a second set of new jugs, pistons, and rings(again under warranty) to get it right.(the second top end rebuild was done by Bennett's in Long Beach CA. He set the specs tighter than S&S) I have a post about this under the EVO section. Sorry about the rambling. I woke up too early this morning. CAHDBIKER

[tazmun]

So has anyone found the "perfect" tool to change the filter
without getting the oil all over everything? I've seen some
after market funnel things, and a few friends tried them
with not much luck.

[Boatman]

So has anyone found the "perfect" tool to change the filter
without getting the oil all over everything? I've seen some
after market funnel things, and a few friends tried them
with not much luck.

Some of us buy the K&N filter with the nut welded on the end so you can use a socket.  Thern I take a 2 litre bottle and cut away about 1/3 of it and the end out to slip over the filter and catch the filter and as musch as the oil that I can.  Also stuff rags around the cooler, etc before doing this.  That's the best I can do.


Don't know if I will use the Redline 20W50 much longer at $12.95 qt compared to Mobil 1 V Twin at $6.72 qt.  Change at 5,000 miles.

[grc]

So has anyone found the "perfect" tool to change the filter
without getting the oil all over everything? I've seen some
after market funnel things, and a few friends tried them
with not much luck.

I've pondered and studied this one for many years, and while I eventually got pretty good at no-mess filter changes on my Dyna, I have never been able to come all that close with this CVO e-glide.  That oil cooler and voltage regulator on the e-glide tend to complicate the whole thing, as in not enough room to stuff the various gadgets, plastic bags, rags, and other crap in there and still get the filter out without dumping it all over the place.  One thing I've tried that seems to have promise is drilling or drifting a hole in the end of the filter to drain most of the oil before trying to remove the filter from the engine.  Those plastic catch devices from Drag Specialties and the others work fine with this method, but not so great if you just unscrew the filter and let all that oil gush out at once.  One suggestion; if you decide to drift a hole in the end of the filter, and you don't have a K&N filter with the nut on the end, make sure you break the filter loose before drifting the hole.  Regular strap type filter wrenches don't grip too well after you oil up the outer end of the filter.

I suppose if you had a couple really strong buddies you could have them just tip the bike over on the left side and hold it up while you unscrew and remove the filter. 


Jerry

[Twolanerider]

That's been my latest sort-of effective method also. One of the odd shaped specialty funnels under the filter and drilling holes in the end of the filter. I stay with drilling after seeing just how hard you have to strike even a sharpened punch against the K&N filters. Nightmare visions filled my head of the day a casting broke.

[SERK3]

I just take the oil cooler loose and move it to the side, So far no mess or problems.

[MikeV]

I spoke to the service manager at my local dealer because I wanted to get a price on what the 1K service would cost if I supplied my own fluids. He said not to use Redline in the trans as the MoCo will not honor any transmission warranty claims because the new 6 speed   requires their "specific formulation".  Before I move on to another dealer is there any truth to that? It does sound like a load of BS to me.

MikeV

[SERK3]

BS, They want to sell their own product.

[09fltrse3]

Mike, your service manager is full of it, he's looking out for his self, as in he gets a bonus for how much product he sells. Or he isn't the brightest bulb in the box. Andy

[Twolanerider]

I spoke to the service manager at my local dealer because I wanted to get a price on what the 1K service would cost if I supplied my own fluids. He said not to use Redline in the trans as the MoCo will not honor any transmission warranty claims because the new 6 speed   requires their "specific formulation".  Before I move on to another dealer is there any truth to that? It does sound like a load of BS to me.

MikeV

Not only is he mistaken (intentionally or otherwise) he is speaking contrary to Federal law.  A manufacturer can not require that you use their own specific lubricant to keep the manufacturer's warranty active.

[wenchal]

Has anyone ever ordered from autopartsdealer.com?  They list the 2050 Power Pack for $50.38 and free ship.

http://www.autopartsdealer.com/red_line_motorcycle__power_pack-p504645-p.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=na&utm_campaign=froogle&utm_content=498959

[tcb62]

that sounds like a deal!!!!  Anyone ordered from this company?