Can Washing Cause Bike Trouble

Hellboy, run the redline heavy in that trans, syn won't increase the whine it should help eliminate it.[/QUOTE]

If you run HD syn3 in the tranny like HD says you can I guarantee it will make noise, tried it long time ago Redline to me is the best choice for the tranny. Screw the recites, let them prove it if your using Redline.

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There have ben internet rumors of trans failures with the Syn3, although I doubt it seriously because it would be a major issue and HD wouldn't put it in the bikes.

Having said that I did try it in my 5 speed, didn't do anything to improve shifting, then again it didn't hurt as far as I could tell.

That Redline Heavy Shockproof gear oil did smooth out the shifting.

Bike looks good.

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Hellboy, here is a link just put your zip code into it and how far away you want it to check.

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My new 09 ultra still had the Harley oil in it and it was a real pain getting it into neutral and shifting was hard. I just changed all three holes last Saturday in it and that is what I used.
The shock proof gear oil made the trans. shift really smooth and I can finally get it into neutral much easier. We went for a ride with another couple Yesterday and the trans. was much quieter. It has been said by more than one that using a good synthetic oil that you can run it longer before changing it. I know of a bike builder/mechanic in Seattle area that says he changes his engine oil at 10,000 intervals and he uses Amsoil synthetic. However I would watch it and I'll probably change mine at 6,000 miles still using 20-50 Redline Synthetic engine oil.

yes that's correct.

I dunno where the heck you're getting this stuff, and not trying to be a Smartazz to you but just change the oil LOL

And quit googling dyno vs syn LOl There is so much old missinformation still on the web about this subject its not funny

Bearing skate, over slippery, causes leaks in old motors blah blah blah

There is not any "purification" or "expunging" of the old oil that needs to be done to switch to syn from dyno or back. Think about it, what would you use for the "in between" lubricant "semi-synthetic"?

Anyway as long as they can change oil properly you'll be fine.

Just make sure the bike is warmed up properly (not 30 seconds of idle time) drive it about 4 to 8 minutes get it warmed up so the oil is hot and ready to flow then drain all three holes, fill them back with the lube at the proper amount. Change the filter on the motor as well.

You're done.

Hellboy as hotroadking stated just change the oil, it will be fine.

HB as you know I was just giving ya the new yawker pat on the back ta get ya over da issue LOL

IF you really want to get anal about oil, and I have, get a Scavenger from Rouge Chopper.


It really works to help clean out old oil, I use it every other change, mainly to get the extra oil oil out of the oil cooler, works great, not necessary but I figured I give it a shot.

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you'll be fine
it'll all work out

BTW Mobil 1 is my preferred motor oil the vtwin stuff.

As far as tranny gear noise there is a couple of good articles in the hot bike rag out now, Burt Baker does a good write up on helical vs straigh (dog) cut gears.

Helical are quieter but cost more power due to the way they mesh, epa noise regs are pushing manuf like HD to helical gears.

racers or power brokers don't want to give up one iota of power, so they stick with straight cut gears, more area and more noise from the teeth slapping (for lack of a better term) together, less power loss but a bit more noise.

HD has kept a straight cut 5th gear in the 6 speeds that's why you hear more noise, 4th and 6th are helical, thats why it's a bit quieter,

Hellboy, your friend may have better performance because he may now have a bit better back pressure.