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Old 11-17-2009, 06:19 AM
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SHould be 75w140 shockproof oil right....
 
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Originally Posted by SKYCLIMBER
That worked for me. Pulled the clutch in for 4 to 5 seconds before shifting to first, thought it didn't shift without that clunk. Great tip. Now I have optional clunk capabilities. To clunk or not to clunk, that is the question.
Dude, your tip worked for me too!

Yeahhhhh

I have a HD Fatboy 2009 (Black Denin).
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by captjon37
Haha. Embarrassing shifting into first. Time for a Honda.
I'd rather push my Harley!!!!!
 
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Old 11-17-2009, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by logan.pit
Hey dude,
could you mention the Redline's version you've using?
http://www.redlineoil.com/products.aspx

Tks a lot!
I use this: V-Twin Transmission Oil with ShockProof®. I'm very happy with it. My bike, 09 EGC, still has a nice clunk, as a Harley should, but it's reduced, the bike shifts smoother and neutral is easy to find. They make a thicker gear oil, but here in Wisconsin I'm riding in cold weather, so I don't want it any thicker.
 

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Old 11-17-2009, 10:24 PM
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Believe it or not, if I let mine warm up for about a minute, it don't clunk.
 
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Old 11-18-2009, 09:35 AM
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Well I have found that when I changed my Tranny Fluid and Primary Fluid at the 20,000 I put in Spectro Tran fluid for Harley 6 speed Trans and used the Spectro Primary Fluid as well and quite as a church mouse, Spectro makes a quilalty product and reading other forums everybody loves the stuff.

I know I am sold on it. The price for the Trans fluid was $16 and the primary was $9. Bought the stuff at cycle gear and can be orderd as well. Might want to give it a try the stuff works.
 
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Old 11-18-2009, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by carlgrover
I like the clunk into first. On my older bike, it is more of a BANG! Real men ride noisy bikes.
The more noise the better, i get tired of hearing myself think anyway! Besides i like the clunk, its says American made.
 
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If you hear a clunk == the stereo is not on loud enough.
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Old 11-18-2009, 10:17 AM
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I like the CLUNK lets me know its in gear when I"m drunk.

JUST KIDDIN NEVER NEVER Ride and Drink. EVER.
 
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