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Yeags30
Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know i can use synthetic in the tranny but do i have to get primary fluid or just regular oil. I bought the h-d synthetic stuff and its says on the bottle it can be used in primaries and trannys. The dealer also told me i could put it in there. Any one else do this yet?? I know a lot of you guys run mobil one but i was at the dealer so i figured i would just run the harley stuff
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Ravensmith22
Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Syn-3 will work just fine in the tranny. A big step up from Sport-Trans. Use it, ride, and have fun.
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Ken_again
Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Try it you will like it!

Just do it!
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Brucelee
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I recommend Mobil 1 75-90 in the trans. Mobil 1 15-50 or Red Line 20-50 in the engine.

Many on here prefer these lubes to the HD Syn.

Question--what are the API specs on the HD Syn?
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M1combat
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mobil-1 15-50 is not "quite" the right stuff...

It should be Mobil-1 20-50 V-Twin. The M1 75-90W gear oil is the right stuff for the trans IMO, but it STINKS!
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Fullpower
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

H-D explicitly states that synthetic 20W-50 motor oil is suitable for engine, transmission, and primary case on all H-D and Buell models.
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Whodom
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 03:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

While we're on the subject, check out this link for a detailed analysis of the new Mobil-1 15W-50 formulation, Mobil-1 20W-50 V-twin MC oil, Harley Syn 3, and Mobil-1 10W-40 MC oil (from a thread further down the page):

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=9&t=000408#00 0008
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Odinbueller
Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 08:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I swear by the Syn3 oil in both components. H-D has formulated this lube with the right anti-wear components to effectively lubricate transmission gears, and allow great clutch protection to boot. They really put a lot of R&D into this. Also, if something grenades, the motor company will stand behind their lube as apposed to other companies that may not be as forthcoming. Hope this helps. Also, I put this stuff in my S3T and put 2600 miles on it. No carry-over, bike ran & shifted flawlessly.
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Brucelee
Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"Also, if something grenades, the motor company will stand behind their lube"

I am still laughing at this statement. BTW_does the MOTOR COMPANY still NOT put an API rating on its SYN3 oil?
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