What kind of oil goes in the transmission of a Harley Davidson?
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| AMSOIL Recommendations for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flathead | Best | Secondary |
| Transmission | 20W-50 | MVT Synthetic V-Twin Transmission Fluid |
| Primary Chain Case | 20W-50 | MVP Synthetic V-Twin Primary Fluid |
| Ironhead – Evolution Sportsters / V-Rods | Best | Secondary |
Can you use SYN3 in transmission?
SYN3® Can be used in the engine, primary chain case, and transmission. Provides high temperature film strength, which means the lubricant maintains film thickness in high power output and high engine speed conditions, keeping the metal parts from rubbing against each other and resulting in less wear.
Can you use ATF in Harley transmission?
We submit that ATF is too thin for Harley primary use. It’s true that many Harley riders have had years of problem-free performance with ATF. We contend that a thicker oil will provide superior metal-to-metal wear protection. Chains and sprockets will last longer using a fluid with an appropriate viscosity.
What do you put in a Harley transmission?
The optimum product would be Mobil 1 Racing™ 4T 10W-40 motorcycle oil, but it is also okay to use Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50.
Can I use 75w90 in my Harley transmission?
It’s a synthetic gear oil. It will be just fine in the trans. I would recommend using gear oil in there over motor oil.
When should I change the transmission oil in my Harley?
Oil changes as per Owners manual every 5k Miles, Tranny and Primary every 10K. If you ride it more you’ll be changing it more often.
Who makes SYN3?
TESTED-CERTIFIED for use in Harley-Davidson® engine, primary chaincase and transmission applications, Screamin’ Eagle® SYN3® Full Synthetic Lubricant makes changing and topping-off fluids a simple one-product process.
Can you use motor oil in Harley primary?
Answer. You actually have a couple of choices for the primary drive. The optimum product would be Mobil 1 Racing™ 4T 10W-40 motorcycle oil, but it is also okay to use Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50.
What kind of fluid goes in a Harley primary?
You actually have a couple of choices for the primary drive. The optimum product would be Mobil 1 Racing™ 4T 10W-40 motorcycle oil, but it is also okay to use Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50.
Is primary fluid and transmission fluid the same?
What are the differences? In essence, Synthetic V-Twin Transmission Fluid and Synthetic V-Twin Primary Fluid are formulated to protect just one area of your bike rather than three. This specificity allows us to engineer each lubricant for its precise application.
What weight oil goes in a Harley transmission?
Answer: For any Harley Twin-Cam engine, we highly recommend using AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 in “all three holes” (as they put it) for two essential reasons. Update: AMSOIL now offers dedicated fluid for Harley Davidson primary chain-cases and transmissions.
What is the best oil for Harley transmission?
For the record, AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil in the engine, transmission and primary chaincase on most Harleys (consult our Motorcycle Product Guide for specific recommendations).