Suggest Transmission oil to use
#21
02-09-2021, 12:35 PM
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"I use Klotz synthetic 25w-60 in all 3 holes been doing this for 30 years"
Klotz's CEO thanks you for doing your part in making his Bugatti payments for all those years
For the average Joe, there's not a lot difference in performance between the major oils...they must be replaced for the same reason...dirt!.
Doesn't matter if it's $100/qt or $5/qt...it gets dirty all the same.
Decades of caring for engines of all types...with no oil related failures...I can say with that experience behind me...buy an "affordable" oil and change it often.
"10,000 miles in the Primary"...no freaken way...that clutch is constantly shedding abrasive particles that go 100% unfiltered...by the time you hit 10k miles, you've got some seriously abrasive oil in there. It takes less than a qt to fill the primary...going 10K miles to save $5 on oil? (Moble1 Racing 4t).
I would love to see the lab results of 10k Primary oil...I'll bet the tech that runs that test wonders if their equipment is broken...your viscosity has got to be whacked and particle count is probably to high for the machine to count...lol.
When I buy used equipment, I always talk oil with the owner of that equipment...if a Harley owners tells me "10k miles between primary changes"....I'm walking away from that bike in a hurry.
Klotz's CEO thanks you for doing your part in making his Bugatti payments for all those years
For the average Joe, there's not a lot difference in performance between the major oils...they must be replaced for the same reason...dirt!.
Doesn't matter if it's $100/qt or $5/qt...it gets dirty all the same.
Decades of caring for engines of all types...with no oil related failures...I can say with that experience behind me...buy an "affordable" oil and change it often.
"10,000 miles in the Primary"...no freaken way...that clutch is constantly shedding abrasive particles that go 100% unfiltered...by the time you hit 10k miles, you've got some seriously abrasive oil in there. It takes less than a qt to fill the primary...going 10K miles to save $5 on oil? (Moble1 Racing 4t).
I would love to see the lab results of 10k Primary oil...I'll bet the tech that runs that test wonders if their equipment is broken...your viscosity has got to be whacked and particle count is probably to high for the machine to count...lol.
When I buy used equipment, I always talk oil with the owner of that equipment...if a Harley owners tells me "10k miles between primary changes"....I'm walking away from that bike in a hurry.
#23
02-10-2021, 12:34 PM
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#25
02-10-2021, 05:37 PM
Klotz,(Clots) get it?
Sheesh.....
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02-10-2021, 05:53 PM
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Geez Dan ... wait 'til they find out you'll be here all week ;>)
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02-10-2021, 06:14 PM
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#28
02-11-2021, 05:43 AM
I wonder if it needs oil stabilizer, or does it come already stabilized?
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#29
02-11-2021, 06:23 AM
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#30
02-11-2021, 05:21 PM
Start with the clutch adjustment.
Hi Guys I purchased a 2014 Tri Glide with 5000 miles on it back in Oct. I want to change the oil in all 3 holes.. I have been reading about the oil changes that have been posted here, but most of them are a few years old, and I am looking for a fresh answer (if there is one lol ) First I am using Castrol Synthetic in the motor.. but don't know what to use in the transmission or primary.. I keep reading about Red Line heavy shockproof or Amsoil heavy 70/110? I... like some that I have read about have a clunk when I put it into 1st gear.. but in my mind that's a Harley.. I have had 3 and all of them have had that distinctive clunk.. but I am having a %$^# of a time finding neutral.. also ( and I may be in the wrong place for this ) I am looking for the rubber gaskets that go under the caps for the front brake and clutch.. was told they are not sold separately.. hate to have to pay $40. or more when I don't need the caps... Please weight in on any help and experience.. I have till April to ride.. the north coast is no place to ride in the winter... thanks for the help