My 79 FLH
#41
05-10-2012 | 02:04 PM
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I have been running HD 60 wt since I got into HD in the 60s; it was what my pop used in his bike as well.
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05-10-2012 | 03:08 PM
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Yep only synthetic. There are other brands that are equally popular and also synthetic. Folks on old iron either swear by it or swear at it. Only reason I thought of switching is to lower temps of motor and reduce valve train noise.
I have been running HD 60 wt since I got into HD in the 60s; it was what my pop used in his bike as well.
I have been running HD 60 wt since I got into HD in the 60s; it was what my pop used in his bike as well.
#45
06-29-2012 | 08:36 AM
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So I don't want to beat a dead horse here on this forum but I have some lubrication questions... (roll eyes now). I want to change my fluids, I drained my oil tank and replaced the drop in filter. I read in the manual to pour in a quart of kerosene and mix it around to flush the crap out. Is this something i should do every oil change? And is draining the tank and rinsing it with kerosene all I have to do? It says to not worry about the oil left in the case or lines because its no more than 5 oz, but I have a cooler, will that make a difference? I am gonna run Amsoil 50w or 60w...
Is the primary lubricated from the engine oil? Or is that another fluid to change?
I cant find anything in the manual about changing the tranny fluid, except for when to do it. I see the fill hole but don't see a drain hole, although I am sure I missed it because I don't know what I am looking for? How much does it take to fill the tranny? I have seen anywhere from 12oz to 24 oz? Also seems like most say to use 80/90w gear lube? I took off the fill cover and it smelled like gear lube. A lot I read talked about "clunking" when put in to 1st gear which mine does too.
I hate to ask all these questions but when I get lost reading 10,000 threads on different forums I get even more confused about what should be used. This stuff seems so simple, but the more I read the more I realize some have turned it into rocket science... Thanks again
Is the primary lubricated from the engine oil? Or is that another fluid to change?
I cant find anything in the manual about changing the tranny fluid, except for when to do it. I see the fill hole but don't see a drain hole, although I am sure I missed it because I don't know what I am looking for? How much does it take to fill the tranny? I have seen anywhere from 12oz to 24 oz? Also seems like most say to use 80/90w gear lube? I took off the fill cover and it smelled like gear lube. A lot I read talked about "clunking" when put in to 1st gear which mine does too.
I hate to ask all these questions but when I get lost reading 10,000 threads on different forums I get even more confused about what should be used. This stuff seems so simple, but the more I read the more I realize some have turned it into rocket science... Thanks again
#46
06-29-2012 | 08:46 AM
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no knock intended but i just cant see myself on a huge mardi gras float like that -- im 62 years old and i have been around the USA on harley's like the one im riding now -- i have a set of leather saddle bags but thats it -- if i wanted all that junk i would drive a car -- or a winnobago --- geezzeeeee
doubt that you care but read up on MILITEC 1 -- http://www.militec1.com/ -- 1 oz per qt --
doubt that you care but read up on MILITEC 1 -- http://www.militec1.com/ -- 1 oz per qt --
#48
06-29-2012 | 08:53 AM
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06-29-2012 | 09:19 AM
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no knock intended but i just cant see myself on a huge mardi gras float like that -- im 62 years old and i have been around the USA on harley's like the one im riding now -- i have a set of leather saddle bags but thats it -- if i wanted all that junk i would drive a car -- or a winnobago --- geezzeeeee
doubt that you care but read up on MILITEC 1 -- http://www.militec1.com/ -- 1 oz per qt --
doubt that you care but read up on MILITEC 1 -- http://www.militec1.com/ -- 1 oz per qt --
One mans "junk" is another mans treasure... And I wouldn't be caught dead on your bike. That's what makes yours, yours, and mine, mine...
