kc2htv
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Greetings: I recently gleened a lot of info from the boards as to the oils and lubes for HD. Decided to buy from my not so local HD shop. 5 qts of Syn 3, new filter and drain plug o-rings.
Then the fun began. Previous owner said my bike had been serviced by a HD dealer and was good for the season. After months of work to get it back in shape, I was a bit concerned about the fluids. Especially after finding the wrong spark plugs in it last month. HD parts manager recommended Syn3 20/50 in all 3 holes...
First, the oil filter had to be destroyed to get it off, looks like someone did not put oil on the gasket when is was last replaced. I did some of the hints that folks have shared here on the forum and things went pretty smooth.
Then the test ride. Engine runs nice and smooth, clutch disengages as it should hot or cold. Tranny is a major bummer. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, slap in loud and hard, 4th and 5th barely engage the hotter the bike got on a 10 mile run.
Back to the drawing board, pulled Syn3 out and tried Mobile 1 syn 75/90, much better. Still slaps in the low gears but no vibration in the high gears and they engage ok...
Question: Is there a better tranny fluid or am I just throwing money at something that is ok just as it is?... I'd love to try Amsoil but after $120.00 on lubes and filter, Im a bit gun shy...
Rick kc2htv
Then the fun began. Previous owner said my bike had been serviced by a HD dealer and was good for the season. After months of work to get it back in shape, I was a bit concerned about the fluids. Especially after finding the wrong spark plugs in it last month. HD parts manager recommended Syn3 20/50 in all 3 holes...
First, the oil filter had to be destroyed to get it off, looks like someone did not put oil on the gasket when is was last replaced. I did some of the hints that folks have shared here on the forum and things went pretty smooth.
Then the test ride. Engine runs nice and smooth, clutch disengages as it should hot or cold. Tranny is a major bummer. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, slap in loud and hard, 4th and 5th barely engage the hotter the bike got on a 10 mile run.
Back to the drawing board, pulled Syn3 out and tried Mobile 1 syn 75/90, much better. Still slaps in the low gears but no vibration in the high gears and they engage ok...
Question: Is there a better tranny fluid or am I just throwing money at something that is ok just as it is?... I'd love to try Amsoil but after $120.00 on lubes and filter, Im a bit gun shy...
Rick kc2htv