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[SERK3]

Next service i'm changing to Redline Shockproof in tranny, have read/heard can also run it in primary, Is this so or not. 

[Fired00d]

Most of us that use Redline in primary use Redline MTL.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[SBB]

Next service i'm changing to Redline Shockproof in tranny, have read/heard can also run it in primary, Is this so or not. 

Here's what I use.
What other people use is up to them.
I ask that my bikes be all they can be.
To achieve that end I use the best (IMHO) fluids.

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[DCFIREMANN]

Shockproof is a HEAVY GEAR OIL. Your clutch is a wet clutch and needs to be lubricated. I would run either HD primary, Redline MTL or a 20w50 syn motor oil, but I would never use a heavy gear oil in my primary.


But if you want to see your favorite Harley Mehcanic to reapir flush and install a new clutxh assembly GO AHEAD AND PUT IT IN!!!!!! On the good side it won't hurt anything but on the bad side the clutch won't release.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[grc]

The single most important consideration for a primary lubricant is total compatability with the wet clutch.  I haven't found anything in Redline's literature that indicates the Shockproof products are compatible with a Harley wet clutch.

If you want to use a Redline product, go with the MTL or the V-Twin Primary lube, or with one of their synthetic automatic transmission fluids.  Auto trans fluids will definitely be compatible with a wet clutch, since the typical auto trans has several.

Jerry

[cahdbiker]

Here's what I use.
What other people use is up to them.
I ask that my bikes be all they can be.
To achieve that end I use the best (IMHO) fluids.

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Thanks for the info regarding the redline fluids. I was wondering what the weight of the primary case fluid is that you are using? I am switching to redline for both my bikes (09SEUC Silver) and a 1995 Heritage with S&S 107 with IST ignition. Thanks CAHDBIKER

[Gettinold]

Here's what I use.
What other people use is up to them.
I ask that my bikes be all they can be.
To achieve that end I use the best (IMHO) fluids.

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What were you using before Red Line Chip and why did you make a change.  can you work with me here .

[SBB]

Thanks for the info regarding the redline fluids. I was wondering what the weight of the primary case fluid is that you are using? I am switching to redline for both my bikes (09SEUC Silver) and a 1995 Heritage with S&S 107 with IST ignition. Thanks CAHDBIKER

 

[SBB]

What were you using before Red Line Chip and why did you make a change.   can you work with me here .

Have been using Redline in primary and Redline Shockproof in transmission.

Was using Mobile 1 (20-50) in motor.

Seemed to thinout a lot when hot.

I got great advice from a great motor man to change to the Redline for the motor also!

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[DW6019]

I Redline V-Twin Trans Oil in the trans, Redline V-Twin Primary Fluid in the Primary and have SYN 3 in the motor for the first two changes as I already had it, and if I have a problem with the engine early in life the dealer cannot question the oil.
The Trans and Primary fluids from Redline did make a big difference in operation and I would recommend it to anyone. When I am out of SYN 3 I will change motor to Mobil 1. Not sure why a lot of folks are changing to 15-60, I assume they think it is thicker or something but makes no sense to me. I will continue to use 15-50. It has done good for the last 80K in my other bikes so see no reason to change.

[Gettinold]

I Redline V-Twin Trans Oil in the trans, Redline V-Twin Primary Fluid in the Primary and have SYN 3 in the motor for the first two changes as I already had it, and if I have a problem with the engine early in life the dealer cannot question the oil.
The Trans and Primary fluids from Redline did make a big difference in operation and I would recommend it to anyone. When I am out of SYN 3 I will change motor to Mobil 1. Not sure why a lot of folks are changing to 15-60, I assume they think it is thicker or something but makes no sense to me. I will continue to use 15-50. It has done good for the last 80K in my other bikes so see no reason to change.

Don wher eare you getting you Redline products from in the Bay area. 

[SBB]

I Redline V-Twin Trans Oil in the trans, Redline V-Twin Primary Fluid in the Primary and have SYN 3 in the motor for the first two changes as I already had it, and if I have a problem with the engine early in life the dealer cannot question the oil.
The Trans and Primary fluids from Redline did make a big difference in operation and I would recommend it to anyone. When I am out of SYN 3 I will change motor to Mobil 1. Not sure why a lot of folks are changing to 15-60, I assume they think it is thicker or something but makes no sense to me. I will continue to use 15-50. It has done good for the last 80K in my other bikes so see no reason to change.

No 15-60 in my bikes.  "DUH"
I think everyone should decide what oil to use in their bike.
I have made my choice.

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[Wildrat]

In the Tampa Bay area I get my Redline products from Summit Racing Mail order and I usually get it in a few days now since they have the store and distribution center in Atlanta now. There are a couple of speed shops around my area of TB that have Redline products but I refuse to give them my business due to past issues with them, also the NAPA store used to have some products as well as the purple products.
I put the Redline ShockProof in the trans and Redline Primary just before a 4K ride and it sure quiets the tranny down. I can't say I noticed a whole lot of difference in the primary since it got dumped about 80 miles into the ride because of clutch failure.
I have been using Mobil 1 20-50 in the motor but am going to try RedLine in the motor on the next oil change.

[SERK3]

Hey Guys, Thanks for the info, I did not know that Redline had a oil just for the Primary.

[SBB]

Hey Guys, Thanks for the info, I did not know that Redline had a oil just for the Primary.

We are here for you!

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