Topic: Redline Heavy Shockproof (Read 11742 times)

Texas 103 · « **on:** October 17, 2006, 08:09:06 AM »

Just chenged trans fluid to Redline Heavy Shockproof>>> Wow, shifts nice and smooth,.goes into gear eaiser I noticed that right away...any reason NOT ot use this product in my "05?

When I changed the fluid I noticed some cuttings on the magnetic plug. I would of thought that at 15,000 there shouldn't have been any or very little. I'm curious to see what it looks like next change. Thanks Greg

geezerglide · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2006, 09:33:00 AM »

No reason not to change to Redline HD Shockproof in your 05 Tranny, also look at putting Redline MTL in your primary.

Been using it for years.

geezerglide

erniezap · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2006, 09:54:34 AM »

I use either Redline HD Shockprook or the Amzoil Severe Gear in my tranny. MUCH better than the Syn3 junk...

Boatman · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2006, 10:52:27 AM »

I'm the same as Geezer with the Shockproof and MTL.. Just monitor the shavings as you stated. A few would probably be normal.

Bungy · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2006, 12:01:53 PM »

Hey Leo;

Where do you get the MTL in cowtown, I can't find it up here.

S

BLM777 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2006, 12:10:26 PM »

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Hey Leo;

Where do you get the MTL in cowtown, I can't find it up here.

S

WalMart Super Center in the motorcycle/auto section or direct from Zippers. Zippers usually is about .50 cheaper.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2006, 12:18:31 PM »

Not sure about price comparisons but Summit Racing is a RedLine vendor and of course they're huge and available everywhere at www.summitracing.com .

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2006, 01:20:22 PM »

Another online resource for the Redline Products is CDOC. Luckily for me they are local and was the only place I found that had the Redline products I needed. I too am using the Heavy Duty Shockproof (Tranny) and MTL (Primary).

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skreminegul07 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2006, 01:50:19 PM »

My HD dealer installs Redline in the trannys.

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Fired00d · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2006, 02:06:01 PM »

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My HD dealer installs Redline in the trannys.

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skreminegul07 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2006, 05:39:07 PM »

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Thanks. Let's see if this works

Fired00d · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2006, 06:30:53 PM »

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Garznhogs · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2006, 10:48:37 PM »

Another [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] vote. Been using Shockproof HD in four of our Harleys so far with really excellent results. Dealer here also offers it as alt to Syn3.

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Fired00d · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2006, 05:13:46 AM »

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skreminegul07 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2006, 08:39:19 AM »

Exactly which products/viscosity from Redline do you guys recommend for tranny and primary?
I can get it locally at Autozone and Advance autopoart. The Redline site has a dealer locator. Wonderful place the Internet, thanks Al Gore!

Fired00d · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2006, 09:40:35 AM »

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Exactly which products/viscosity from Redline do you guys recommend for tranny and primary?
I can get it locally at Autozone and Advance autopoart. The Redline site has a dealer locator. Wonderful place the Internet, thanks Al Gore!

You will want to get the following Redline products.....

Tranny - Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof.

Primary - Redline MTL

There is only one viscosity of those products so as long as you specifically ask and receive those you will have the right ones.

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Garznhogs · « **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2006, 09:54:39 PM »

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TallyClassic · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2006, 04:33:37 PM »

Question about Redline Shockproof....I had used Amsoil Gear Oil in the tranny of my SEEG '05 and this year I put in the Shockproof. The past 2 months, when the bike/tranny is cold, and making a shift, the shifter doesn't want to return. With the clutch in, I have to bring it back with my foot. Or I can watch it slowly return to center so I can pull the next gear. When hot, the shifter works like it always has. I don't notice any differences.
The old shockproof had about 6 months/5,000 miles on it. So I put in fresh, no change.

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SEULTRA · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2006, 04:36:41 PM »

Almost sounds like it's too thick at colder temps. What is the ambient temp when it does this?

TallyClassic · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2006, 04:51:06 PM »

I live in Florida and the temps at startup don't vary from the morning or afternoon. Same symptoms. Coldest about 75, Warmest 95. Thought about that when I was changing the oil on a Saturday morning, flowed right out and same consistency as the new bottle.

What it feels like is this: I don't think it is a return spring issue, since it is fine hot. It's almost like the shifter dogs/forks are not coming back from the shift. Or like something sliding on a shaft isn't slick enough, maybe clogged by too thick oil??

crshnbrn · « **Reply #20 on:** October 19, 2006, 08:37:47 PM »

I doubt it is the oil. I run Redline Heavy Shockproof at temps below freezing. Check your external linkage.

Boatman · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2006, 06:48:47 AM »

I have run the Shockproof down to 35 degrees with no problem. Tallyclassic-spray some PB Blaster penetrating oil around the shifter shaft (behind the heel/toe shifter) where it goes thru the front primary cover. Several years ago there used to be a grease fitting there.

grc · « **Reply #22 on:** October 20, 2006, 08:00:18 AM »

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I have run the Shockproof down to 35 degrees with no problem.

electraglideclyde · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2006, 03:03:21 PM »

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Right on the money!

jfscheck · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2006, 06:53:38 PM »

That Redline is GREAT and is in use with my Baker DD6...

BadAss2 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2006, 12:09:36 PM »

Anyone using this Mobil product?
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-140LS.aspx

Bungy · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2006, 02:48:39 PM »

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Anyone using this Mobil product?
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-140LS.aspx

Yep, used it in my last RK, seemed to work alright, sold the bike shortly after. Got 1/2 a btl in the garage if you want it!

hd-dude · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:27:36 PM »

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Anyone using this Mobil product?
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-140LS.aspx

I use the Amsoil 75w/140 Severe Gear in mine and in several members here. All seem happy with it.

BadAss2 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:36:50 PM »

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Yep, used it in my last RK, seemed to work alright, sold the bike shortly after. Got 1/2 a btl in the garage if you want it!

Thanks. Still checking on this or Amsoil. Which to use.

BadAss2 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:44:14 PM »

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I use the Amsoil 75w/140

lucky1 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:07:24 PM »

Look at motor oil vs. gear oil on a viscosity chart. www.bobistheoilguy.com/visc.html

jfscheck · « **Reply #31 on:** October 24, 2006, 10:34:44 AM »

Wow - the Redline is looking pretty good...

h82lose · « **Reply #32 on:** July 06, 2008, 10:39:22 AM »

has any one tried royale purple in tranny and primary,if so what's your opinion

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #33 on:** July 06, 2008, 10:45:30 AM »

Quote from: jfscheck on October 24, 2006, 10:34:44 AM

Wow - the Redline is looking pretty good...

I can only answer from about 50 miles with Mobil 1 in all three - its what dad used. Then went to Redline in the Tranny and Primary, and the bike is smoother and shifts easier. Still Mobil 1 in the motor.

Sean

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #34 on:** July 06, 2008, 10:46:33 AM »

Quote from: BadAss2 on October 23, 2006, 12:09:36 PM

Anyone using this Mobil product?
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Fully_Synthetic_Gear_Lube_75W-140LS.aspx

I run something similar in the rear end of my F-150...with a MagTech cover, have not had a rear end failure towing WAY past the rated capacity for some of my pulls (don't ask).

Sean

ragrep · « **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2009, 10:50:36 AM »

Overall I like Redline products- I've used the 20-60 engine oil and HD SKHprf trans oil on several bikes, and even their syn diesel oil in my Cummins with very good results.

When I replaced the 5psd trans on my 06 FLHX with a Baker DD6, at the time of install Baker recommended using Redline HD shockproof so I found some and put it in- I had previously been running BelRay for 11,000 miles with no complaints. So Baker now recommends Amsoil instead of Redline. I asked, but couldnt get them to tell me why. At the end of the day, Redline, Amsoil, BelRay are all very good oils, I think it gets down to personal preference.

I didnt like they way the Redline it behaved in my FLHX Baker DD6 trans, it just never felt like it shifted all that well. However, it works fine in my Softail, so the jury is out on better or worse shifting.

After 4,000 miles on the new DD6 trans, I replaced the Redline in my FLHX and went back to BelRay. When I drained the trans, for the hell of it I filtered the redline through a paint strainer- just to see what was suspended in the oil. Here is the gunk that was suspended in the oil-

porthole · « **Reply #36 on:** April 13, 2009, 07:45:10 PM »

My new (March 2009) DD6 came with almost a quart of Spectro gear oil

even says so on the box

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