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[twincam]

I would like to hear everyones opinon on oils, Amosol, Mobil 1, Sen3. also what do you run in your Tranny,& primary case. I know this is another discussion  that is like what kind of woman do you like (different opinions) but hell, man thats what were here for right?/ so, lets hear it!!!!!
  thanks for any input twincam       should have my new SE 6 speed in next week so I am very interested in hearing about what everyone is running in there 6 speeds!!

[RJ749]

I would like to hear everyones opinon on oils, Amosol, Mobil 1, Sen3. also what do you run in your Tranny,& primary case. I know this is another discussion

[Midnight Rider]

Twincam...there has been a lot of discussion on this topic previously.

I personally run Mobil I VTWIN in all three holes and am happy with it.  I would never put Syn3 back in my motor.

Many here run Amsoil, and it is equally good.

A lot run Redline Shockproof in their tranny and love it as well.

You could not go wrong with any of these products.  The Syn3 is an inferior oil in almost every regard.  You will notice cooler oil temps and less top end noise with either Mobil I or Amsoil in the motor...guaranteed.

[VAZHOG]

Looks like we are in for a long winter  

[Bagger]

Engine and primary:  Amsoil MCV 20W-50
Transmission:  Bel-Ray Hypoid Gear Oil 85W-140

[Robmay]

So there are other oils than Harleys Syn3 that will go in all three?

[Fired00d]

So there are other oils than Harleys Syn3 that will go in all three?

Oh Yea!!!!!! You need to read the three threads that Rjob mentioned in Reply #1. If you haven't had your first service already (even if you have had it) you should consider using something other then Syn3 in all three holes.

I use the following....

Amsoil - Motor
Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof - Tranny
Redline MTL - Primary

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

So there are other oils than Harleys Syn3 that will go in all three?

Hard to imagine isn't it.  But like many other things, HD may not be the only/best product you can find.

[grc]

So there are other oils than Harleys Syn3 that will go in all three?

Rob,

Both Amsoil and Mobil 1 claim to meet the requirements for all three holes.

[crshnbrn]

  I agree with a lot of what Jerry stated.  I'm a firm believer in oil coolers and 2,500 mile engine oil & filter service intervals.  I've had very good results using H-D 20W50 conventional engine oil in my Harleys, but I do use Redline synthetic 20W50 in my Buell due to the higher engine temperatures.  Since I don't put a lot of miles on my Buell, the additional expense of using synthetic oil in it isn't a big deal.  If I had engine heat issues as some are reporting, I would use Redline synthetic 20W50 or even 20W60 in warmer environments.
  As Jerry stated the primary isn't that critical, so H-D Formula+ will do.  It has the same service interval as Syn3, and is a little cheaper.
  I ran Formula+ in the transmission once after it replaced H-D's Semi-Synthetic transmission lubricant just to see what it was like.  It was okay, but I've since switched to Redline Heavy Shockproof Gear Oil, and will definitely be staying with that.  Zippers sells it and it is recommended by Baker Drivetrain.  'NUFF SAID!
  One advantage to running a different oil in the transmission than in the primary is should your bike develope a leak, it will be easier to determine the source.

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[twincam]

everyone is talking red line shockproof heavy for there tranny am I correct that we are speaking of 75W250/75W ?

[Fired00d]

everyone is talking red line shockproof heavy for there tranny am I correct that we are speaking of 75W250/75W ?

This is from Redlines website....
Heavy ShockProof

[Twolanerider]

I would like to hear everyones opinon on oils

I believe they are a good thing and that we should keep some in the motor at all times.

[RJ749]

I believe they are a good thing and that we should keep some in the motor at all times.

Succinct and to the point Don.