CLUTCH SLIPAGE

oldbiker · 01-02-2008, 04:09 PM

Has anyone developed clutch slipage after changing to synthetic oil?

dogdoc · 01-02-2008, 04:50 PM

I changed to Rotella and have had NO slippage oldbiker. :-)

oldbiker · 01-02-2008, 05:40 PM

Thanks Doc,
I've heard good things about Rotella and not so good things about Mobile 1.

donoller · 01-02-2008, 05:44 PM

i use mobile one either 4t racing oil or v twin oil with no slipage the problems with some of the oils they have graphite in them so clutch will slip these oils i listed do not and will work well the v twin is best in warm weather the other in cold weather ride on ride safe

**Idaho** · 01-02-2008, 06:09 PM

I use Amzoil with no problems.

blowndodge · 01-02-2008, 09:43 PM

Vtwin best engine use oil mobile. Go like good Vtewin do...

**Top Cat** · 01-02-2008, 10:37 PM

??? Say what BD ???

oldbiker · 01-02-2008, 10:52 PM

Topcat, I missed that to. BD back up and try again.

pablo · 01-03-2008, 08:42 AM

I've been using Royal Purple with no slippage problems.

flightdoc · 01-03-2008, 09:53 AM

I use the vtwin and have had good success.

Todd · 01-03-2008, 10:22 AM

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Vtwin best engine use oil mobile. Go like good Vtewin do...

Yer killin' me Smalls

jussmatt · 01-03-2008, 11:23 AM

Thanks todd...now I'm going to have to go watch that movie again!!! Another all time classic...

Todd · 01-03-2008, 11:31 AM

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Thanks todd...now I'm going to have to go watch that movie again!!! Another all time classic...

I think we watch it at least once a month at our house.

btw...no slippage problems with my clutch.

Scoot · 01-03-2008, 07:33 PM

no clutch slipping anymore. Mean Streak spring and Judge washers.

01-03-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Vtwin best engine use oil mobile. Go like good Vtewin do...

01-02-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
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01-02-2008, 04:50 PM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	CLUTCH SLIPAGE I changed to Rotella and have had NO slippage oldbiker. :-)
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01-02-2008, 05:40 PM	#3
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	CLUTCH SLIPAGE Thanks Doc, I've heard good things about Rotella and not so good things about Mobile 1.
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01-02-2008, 05:44 PM	#4
donoller Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: jackson tn. Posts: 555	CLUTCH SLIPAGE i use mobile one either 4t racing oil or v twin oil with no slipage the problems with some of the oils they have graphite in them so clutch will slip these oils i listed do not and will work well the v twin is best in warm weather the other in cold weather ride on ride safe
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01-02-2008, 06:09 PM	#5
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	CLUTCH SLIPAGE I use Amzoil with no problems. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-02-2008, 09:43 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	CLUTCH SLIPAGE Vtwin best engine use oil mobile. Go like good Vtewin do... __________________ 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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01-02-2008, 10:37 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	CLUTCH SLIPAGE ??? Say what BD ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-02-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	CLUTCH SLIPAGE Topcat, I missed that to. BD back up and try again.
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01-03-2008, 08:42 AM	#9
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	CLUTCH SLIPAGE I've been using Royal Purple with no slippage problems.
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01-03-2008, 09:53 AM	#10
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	CLUTCH SLIPAGE I use the vtwin and have had good success.
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01-03-2008, 11:23 AM	#12
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	CLUTCH SLIPAGE Thanks todd...now I'm going to have to go watch that movie again!!! Another all time classic...
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01-03-2008, 07:33 PM	#14
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	CLUTCH SLIPAGE no clutch slipping anymore. Mean Streak spring and Judge washers. __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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