Those who run Synth in Engine/Trans both

[Odin]

I plan on switching to RP on the next change for both, and I was just curious.. do you guys change both together every time, or leave the trans for every Other change, as suggested in the manual for normal fluids

 

[dave_xb12r]

Well part of the reason for switching to RP is for having a smoother gearbox and shifting. Oil is cheap, why not switch both?

 

[Stevenc150]

I do since it's easier to remember that way and I'd much rather change it too often as not often enough. [smirk]

 

[marko138]

I do both, each time.

 

[Odin]

that's what i was planning on. afterall it's nothing but 10 more minutes.

 

[chase12s]

does the syn give you a smoother shift? I've been using formula+ to stay on the safe side, but it would make life simpler to use synthetic in both holes. any opinions on that?

 

[dave_xb12r]

Yes it give you a smoother shift. And it makes finding neutral easy! Do it now! Get to the choppa! Eeiiiieee!!!!

 

[mosiac00]

i switched out from dino oil to RP yesterday. I noticed that finding neutral is way easier and the bike is alittle cooler. The cooler part might be in my mind but it certainly is easier to find neutral.

 

[marko138]

Mosiac00...I dont think it's in your mind. My fan comes on less with Amsoil than it did with Syn-3.

 

[pittsleyb]

How does mobile1 vtwin syn compare to rp, syn3, and amsoil?

 

[bundy26]

I'm new to Buells, just purchased an 03 xb9r, my question is about the oil change. I know that the engine oil goes in the swingarm, but I keep hearing about the primary or transmission oil, I know there is a drain plug under the tranny cover but my question is how the F#@k do I fill it with oil after I drain it, if somebody could explain this to me using pics I would be thankfull since I always dealt with Jap bikes and the oil change is simple, thanks and sorry for being ignorant when it comes to these engines

 

[Stevenc150]

Bundy, check out my 1st post in this thread: Maintenance Tips

 

[bundy26]

thanks alot steven, that was driving me nuts, looked all over the place and it was right there in front of me, thanks again

 

[Stevenc150]

Glad to help. [up]

 

[bundy26]

By the way, I always use Mobil 1, car or bike.