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Getsch
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 01:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a 2005 xb12R and i know that the manual says use transmission oil for the trany. Harley trany oil is the same as their engine oil( it says on the bottle engine & transmission). Can I just use synthetic motorcycle engine oil in my trany and engine or do i really need a special oil?
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Terrys1980
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 01:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can use the 20w50 engine oil in both.
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Al_lighton
Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

But I wouldn't. I'd use formula+ in the primary cavity. More info in recent related thread here:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/645573.html?1313075572#POST2100026
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Ted
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2011 - 01:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i bought some AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR (75W-90) for my xb9. havent used it yet but i'm having 2nd thoughts.
what do you think ?
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