rear Drive oil

yumajb · 10-14-2010, 05:26 PM

Hey guy's: Anyone using Mobil One Synthetic gear oil in the final drive on the Nomad?
Changed fluids today, and I used Rotella T-5 Dino, which I swear by, but defcided to go Synthetic in the Final Drive. Anyone changing this at less than 3K intervals? Hows the shifting, and any noticeable whine or changes? Inquiring Minds want to know.

cactusjack · 10-14-2010, 06:45 PM

I think a good number of us use Mobil 1 Synthetic 75W90 gear oil in our final drives. I change it every other oil change, so 6000 miles. Works great.

blowndodge · 10-14-2010, 06:53 PM

Same here

mikeyger · 10-14-2010, 09:06 PM

I use Valvoline 80W90 synthetic and all is well! very clean!quiet!

VulcanE · 10-14-2010, 11:04 PM

Same here too on the Mobil 1 Synthetic 75W90, and I also change it every other oil change.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-14-2010, 11:13 PM

I use the Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic but I change at every oil change. Why not go synthetic in the engine also? Engine needs more protection than the final drive or so it seems.

**ringadingh** · 10-14-2010, 11:24 PM

I still use the dino oil, and change it regularly. Never seems to be an issue.

blowndodge · 10-15-2010, 09:24 AM

Yea Gene I use synthetics throughout the bike....

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-15-2010, 10:11 AM

Brad, I was actually asking Yumajb why not use the synthetic in the engine also.

yumajb · 10-15-2010, 10:26 AM

Good question Gene! I guess old habits are hard to change. I may go full Synthetic next change. I've have been schooled to believe that not everything new is better, but Syn. seems to be a logical choice if all variables are equal.

macmac · 10-15-2010, 11:57 AM

I have CRS so change my final oil every engine oil change. (CRS-Can't remember sh*t)

Set the bike down on a 2x4 set flat then add final oil. If the bike is set up dead straight, you will wish you didn't a lot sooner than later too. The book is WRONG.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-15-2010, 11:58 AM

Yes, it seems that the full synthetic is the way to go as far as protection and lubricating ability. I have used it in my Nomad since the second oil change and I have had no issues. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic for motorcycles in the 10W-40 and Mobil 1 full synthetic 75W-90 for the rear. Seems to work really good in both.

redjay · 10-15-2010, 01:55 PM

Hi yumajb. There is usually no difference in shifting or noise levels after changing the final drive oil. I change mine every engine oil change. It does not take much oil and only takes a few minutes to change. The shifting usually improves after an engine oil change.

reaper · 10-19-2010, 07:10 PM

M1 Synth, engine & drive

10-14-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
yumajb Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 18	rear Drive oil Hey guy's: Anyone using Mobil One Synthetic gear oil in the final drive on the Nomad? Changed fluids today, and I used Rotella T-5 Dino, which I swear by, but defcided to go Synthetic in the Final Drive. Anyone changing this at less than 3K intervals? Hows the shifting, and any noticeable whine or changes? Inquiring Minds want to know. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-14-2010, 06:45 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	rear Drive oil I think a good number of us use Mobil 1 Synthetic 75W90 gear oil in our final drives. I change it every other oil change, so 6000 miles. Works great. __________________ 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
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10-14-2010, 06:53 PM	#3
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	rear Drive oil Same here __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-14-2010, 09:06 PM	#4
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	rear Drive oil I use Valvoline 80W90 synthetic and all is well! very clean!quiet!
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10-14-2010, 11:04 PM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	rear Drive oil Same here too on the Mobil 1 Synthetic 75W90, and I also change it every other oil change. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-14-2010, 11:13 PM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	rear Drive oil I use the Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic but I change at every oil change. Why not go synthetic in the engine also? Engine needs more protection than the final drive or so it seems. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-14-2010, 11:24 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	rear Drive oil I still use the dino oil, and change it regularly. Never seems to be an issue. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-15-2010, 09:24 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	rear Drive oil Yea Gene I use synthetics throughout the bike.... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-15-2010, 10:11 AM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	rear Drive oil Brad, I was actually asking Yumajb why not use the synthetic in the engine also. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-15-2010, 10:26 AM	#10
yumajb Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 18	rear Drive oil Good question Gene! I guess old habits are hard to change. I may go full Synthetic next change. I've have been schooled to believe that not everything new is better, but Syn. seems to be a logical choice if all variables are equal.
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10-15-2010, 11:57 AM	#11
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	rear Drive oil I have CRS so change my final oil every engine oil change. (CRS-Can't remember sh*t) Set the bike down on a 2x4 set flat then add final oil. If the bike is set up dead straight, you will wish you didn't a lot sooner than later too. The book is WRONG. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-15-2010, 11:58 AM	#12
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	rear Drive oil Yes, it seems that the full synthetic is the way to go as far as protection and lubricating ability. I have used it in my Nomad since the second oil change and I have had no issues. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic for motorcycles in the 10W-40 and Mobil 1 full synthetic 75W-90 for the rear. Seems to work really good in both. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-15-2010, 01:55 PM	#13
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,945	rear Drive oil Hi yumajb. There is usually no difference in shifting or noise levels after changing the final drive oil. I change mine every engine oil change. It does not take much oil and only takes a few minutes to change. The shifting usually improves after an engine oil change.
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10-19-2010, 07:10 PM	#14
reaper Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 591	rear Drive oil M1 Synth, engine & drive __________________ Doug 08 1600 Nomad FI Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver Web Slinger's Speedo face, Chuckster's Air Kit, Jay's LED Tail light, dshelly's throttle mod, Kuryakan Deep Bezel lens, Headlight Modulator, Kuryakan Run/Brake/Turn, DWG 2" speakers and amp, Stebel Air Horn Fire & Iron, Red Knights, ROK, VBA, VRA, VROC, IAFF
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