Transmisson oil change
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05-27-2009 | 08:42 AM
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mine was milky white. i changed to bel ray and never had issue before
I use Bel ray for the trans and no wine or clank and I can find neutral. I use Motor Factory® Primary Case Lube in the primary. because Amsoil has gone up so much I just switched to Mobil 1 for vtwin and it works as good. I have 36,000 miles in about 1.5 years and it runs great and no debris in the oil changes.
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637
http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/view.asp?mfoil.html
I use Bel ray for the trans and no wine or clank and I can find neutral. I use Motor Factory® Primary Case Lube in the primary. because Amsoil has gone up so much I just switched to Mobil 1 for vtwin and it works as good. I have 36,000 miles in about 1.5 years and it runs great and no debris in the oil changes.
http://www.belray.com/consumer/product.fsp?pid=13637
http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/view.asp?mfoil.html
It was stock HD tranny fluid, I have complete confidence in the new product I put in the bike.(Klotz) They have a top notch reputation.
just thought it odd, because my bike lives in a heated garage,hasn't been exposed to any drastic weather changes. I did get caught in the rain the other day, but only for 2 or 3 minutes,about 2 miles from home.
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05-27-2009 | 08:53 AM
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I suppose it could happen in a motorcycle but in the gearcase, and hydraulics of my AC180 Tractor, which holds allot of fluid, water condenses in there due to temp change, etc., even though it's stored inside. So, depending on the temp. flucuations maybe there was some condensation in there. ???????
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05-27-2009 | 08:59 AM
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05-27-2009 | 09:08 AM
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I think its normal. It is milky because of viscousity and tan due to heat (which is normal). I wouldn't worry about it... I don't think water got in there, although condensation is unavoidable anywhere there is a heat....... You would know right away if there were excessive water (oil and water don't mix so you would see water floating after you drain your tranny oil....- density of oil is greater so water would be at the top.)... Next time, drop a cup of water on top of dirty/drained gear oil! You will see what water would look.....
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05-27-2009 | 11:42 AM
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05-27-2009 | 11:56 AM
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I think its normal. It is milky because of viscousity and tan due to heat (which is normal). I wouldn't worry about it... I don't think water got in there, although condensation is unavoidable anywhere there is a heat....... You would know right away if there were excessive water (oil and water don't mix so you would see water floating after you drain your tranny oil....- density of oil is greater so water would be at the top.)... Next time, drop a cup of water on top of dirty/drained gear oil! You will see what water would look.....
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05-27-2009 | 02:46 PM
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The 19 year old apprentice who worked on your bike probably smoked a bowl on his break and forgot to change your tranny oil. Buy a service manual and don’t let them touch your bike again.