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Old 09-18-2006, 09:25 PM
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Ok who uses them? im plannin on switchin from hd oil to red linein all 3 holes..

any pros cons on usin redline??
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 09:28 PM
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Default RE: Redline oils

Sorry, but I can't comment. I've only used Amsoil.

ORIGINAL: si6

Ok who uses them? im plannin on switchin from hd oil to red linein all 3 holes..

any pros cons on usin redline??
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 09:32 PM
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Default RE: Redline oils

I use the Shock Proof Heavy in the tranny. Shifts more smoothly and quietly. Right now I use Amsoil in the crank but I would use Redline in a minute.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 09:35 PM
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I use Redline in all three holes.

Engine now running 20W60, I'll switch to 20W50 when it gets cold.(group 5 synthetic)

Primary has Redline MTL

Transmission has Redline Shockproof heavy.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 09:39 PM
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Default RE: Redline oils

I use in all 3.
I can feel the difference in the shifting and on my legs on really hot days.
Not a ton of difference in the heat, but enough that i actually noticed.
Now this may just be me, but it feels like the motor spins up higher easier. I never bounced off rev limiter before changing to synthetic, now I have a few times.

Clutch was weird for the first hundred miles or so, then settled down to normal.

20/50 in the motor
MTL in the primary
Shockproof heavy in the tranny


Oya, gas mileage went up by 1-2mpg.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 09:41 PM
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I've switched to Redline. Bike runs cooler. Tranny shifts smoother. No problems and quit looking at lubricants. Redline doesn't cost any more than other synthetics and is the best.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 10:07 PM
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Default RE: Redline oils

I have switched over to all synthetics in all 3 holes. The engine is the only hold out so far. I just wanted to be sure that I could get the RedLine 20w-50 before I committed to that one. So while my mileage was ticking up, I just dumped in Mobil 1 in the engine.

Am running MTL in primary.

And Heavy Duty ShockProof in the tranny.

Over all the bike is shifting and running great! Can't wait until I rack up a few more miles to change the engine oil over to RedLine.

(mind you, I don't really think anything is wrong with Mobil 1, I just want to remain totally concistant from my next oil change on out)
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 10:16 AM
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Where is the cheapest place to order?? I believe my oil shop is one, however some one awhile back listed a site that
had free shipping on orders over $100. Anyone keep this site OR others??
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 11:12 AM
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I use the heavy shockproof in the tranny.
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:48 PM
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Default RE: Redline oils

Mobil 1 Twin Cam, Crank and Primary

Mobil 75/90 Gear Lube in Trans.

I'm happy with this and can get it all at the Autozone 2 miles from home.
 


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