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Chasespeed
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 02:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just wondering... The dealership said I could run 20-50 synthetic in teh primary...

Wont this jack witht eh clutch???

And yeah, I am postive that it has been covered here before, but, I cant spend my time searching, and I dont have net access at home...

Chase
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Mfell2112
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 02:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It would work ,but I would not do it.

Mike
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Fullpower
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 03:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yeah, works just fine in my XB and sportster transmission(s). currently using 15W-50 NAPA branded synthetic oil.
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Aaomy
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 03:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

personally i pay the little extra and use the harley synthetic in the primary.. and other synthetic in the engine.. kinda like the way the harley stuff is working in the primary so much may use it in the engine next change.. just me though
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Iamike
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 06:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

56,000mi. on my S3 and I've been using Mobile 1 15W-50 in both the engine and primary since it was first broken in. Never have had a clutch problem.
If you go to the Knowledge Vault and look at the lubrication thread there are some good links to oil discussions. You will find that there isn't anything special about the Harley oil other than the name on the bottle and the price.
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 07:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Been using Mobil 1 15x50 in everything for years,even when Harley was still pushing Dino oil. It's good stuff, don't be afraid to use it. Even use it in the transmission of our Vintage race bike.........Charlie
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 07:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use M1 75-90 gear oil in the primary.
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Jersey_thunder
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 07:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

MOBIL 1 75-90 gear oil in the primary...DITTO..OR MOBIL 1 20/50..NEVER HAD A PROBLEM..GREAT STUFF


JT
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Ezblast
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use M1 75-90 gear oil in the primary

Been shown to not be friendly to wires, etc. due to sulpher content - mystery burn up of stators - solved - use Mobil 15-50 and be happy.
GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Whodom
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 01:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Been shown to not be friendly to wires, etc. due to sulpher content - mystery burn up of stators - solved

Ez, I've seen that suggested here several times but never seen anything to back it up. Any posts to confirm this?
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Chasespeed
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, thats cool, as I have abotu a half a case of that at the house...just didnt have tiem yesterday to look it up, thanks all..

Chase
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Ezblast
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 01:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/20164/20601.html?1144213414
See the bottom of the page.
GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Cowboy
Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I ran Harley oil in my bike from day one it shifted like crap I changed to castor oil, about a yr. ago (75 90- sentec) It shifts like a new machine I will never use anything else from now own.
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Lord_deathscyte
Posted on Saturday, May 06, 2006 - 04:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

OZ has burned out 2 stators on his S3T while running mobil 1 gear oil 75w-90. If you do a search he posted all his thoughts and findings on the burnt out stators.
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