Gear Case

bullman · 01-23-2011, 03:33 PM

I am looking at changing the oil in the gearcase and was wondering what everyone is using?

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-23-2011, 04:01 PM

I run the Mobil 1 75W-90 full synthetic. Several others on here also use it.

**ringadingh** · 01-23-2011, 04:10 PM

I use regular 80-90 gear oil, and change it once or twice a season.

cactusjack · 01-23-2011, 04:36 PM

Mobil1 synthetic 75W-90 here.

mikeyger · 01-23-2011, 05:27 PM

valvoline synthetic 80-90 gear oil

macmac · 01-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Same as gene and Cj, The thing is you want the side stand on a flat 2x4 NOT dead straight up. Don't be crammin more than that in there, or you will be sorry.

I change mine every oil change. Thar's no bloomin way any 6.2 ounces of oil there will last any 24,000 miles.

I get my wife to hop on pillion which raises the drain bolt enough i can slip it out, with out doing any exhaust loosenings. V&H baggers.

**Cajunrider** · 01-23-2011, 08:13 PM

I've been using 75-90 royal purple since the Nomad was new. My quart is almost empty. I'll either go back with RP or either of the other major synthetic brands. I change mine every 2 or 3 engine oil changes. Looks just like it did when I put it in when I drain it.

ndbigfish · 01-23-2011, 09:28 PM

Mobil 1 (synthetic) 75W-90. I like to change everyother oil change. Don't flood the final drive; listen to Mac.

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-23-2011, 10:08 PM

Mitch how expensive is the Royal Purple? I have heard it has a great reputation.

I change my rear drive oil with every oil change. It isn't difficult nor expensive to do. Might as well change it out when you are changing the oil.

flavor · 01-24-2011, 03:31 PM

I had my first and only maintenance done by the local KAW dealer. They used synthetic BMW 75/140 gear oil. Didn't look in the book for recommended oil but I've been using it ever since.

Now I wonder about oil weight??????

If I remember correctly it was about 18 dollars but the priice didn't matter since I use so little to change it.

**Cajunrider** · 01-24-2011, 07:02 PM

It's been over 2 years since I purchased the qt of Royal Purple gear oil. If my memory serves me right it was under $20 at Auto Zone. I only purchased the RP because that was the only synthetic oil they had on the shelf.

01-23-2011, 03:33 PM	#1
bullman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Painesville, Ohio Posts: 193	Gear Case I am looking at changing the oil in the gearcase and was wondering what everyone is using? Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

01-23-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Gear Case I run the Mobil 1 75W-90 full synthetic. Several others on here also use it. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
	0

01-23-2011, 04:10 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Gear Case I use regular 80-90 gear oil, and change it once or twice a season. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

01-23-2011, 04:36 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Gear Case Mobil1 synthetic 75W-90 here. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
	0

01-23-2011, 05:27 PM	#5
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	Gear Case valvoline synthetic 80-90 gear oil Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

01-23-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Gear Case Same as gene and Cj, The thing is you want the side stand on a flat 2x4 NOT dead straight up. Don't be crammin more than that in there, or you will be sorry. I change mine every oil change. Thar's no bloomin way any 6.2 ounces of oil there will last any 24,000 miles. I get my wife to hop on pillion which raises the drain bolt enough i can slip it out, with out doing any exhaust loosenings. V&H baggers. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
	0

01-23-2011, 08:13 PM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Gear Case I've been using 75-90 royal purple since the Nomad was new. My quart is almost empty. I'll either go back with RP or either of the other major synthetic brands. I change mine every 2 or 3 engine oil changes. Looks just like it did when I put it in when I drain it. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
	0

01-23-2011, 09:28 PM	#8
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Gear Case Mobil 1 (synthetic) 75W-90. I like to change everyother oil change. Don't flood the final drive; listen to Mac. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
	0

01-23-2011, 10:08 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Gear Case Mitch how expensive is the Royal Purple? I have heard it has a great reputation. I change my rear drive oil with every oil change. It isn't difficult nor expensive to do. Might as well change it out when you are changing the oil. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
	0

01-24-2011, 03:31 PM	#10
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,351	Gear Case I had my first and only maintenance done by the local KAW dealer. They used synthetic BMW 75/140 gear oil. Didn't look in the book for recommended oil but I've been using it ever since. Now I wonder about oil weight?????? If I remember correctly it was about 18 dollars but the priice didn't matter since I use so little to change it.
	0

01-24-2011, 07:02 PM	#11
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Gear Case It's been over 2 years since I purchased the qt of Royal Purple gear oil. If my memory serves me right it was under $20 at Auto Zone. I only purchased the RP because that was the only synthetic oil they had on the shelf. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Front Bevel Gear Case Shaft Bearing	eagleman	Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager	80	09-16-2019 03:52 PM
Splitting the case	cocheese72	1500 & 1600 Nomad	17	06-09-2011 11:29 PM
In case you were wondering......	Idaho	Off-Topic	4	11-28-2010 04:02 PM
In Case You Missed It	Netnorske	NorthWest Group	2	12-01-2008 03:13 PM
Final Gear Case oil part II	kenb	1500 & 1600 Nomad	9	09-15-2008 06:43 PM