TeamRealtreeHD Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) I use Belray Gearsaver, simply because I am very skeptical on the ATF- Type F. But lots of guys use it. I am thinking of trying it because it is much cheaper and I don't mind paying 2-3 bucks for a qaurt and changing it 2-3 rides. No big deal. Kevin built the motor and he even told me to run it. Talk about hard-headed... I just find myself putting it back on the shelf everytime. But what do you use and why? I use 85 weight... I ride alot on the dead of summer, heat is an issue, and I want that stuff as thick as possible for as long as possible so to speak. Anything lighter would turn into water. Edited June 23, 2009 by TeamRealtreeHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BumpaD_Z28 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 OTHER: I run HONDA (I know in a BANSHEE !!!) HP Trans Oil SAE 80w/85w I was told that was what was in it when I bought it 3 years ago, and that it worked well .. and I've used it ever since ... Easy to find at M/C shop and not incredibly expensive ... ~DaVe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone82 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 ATF type-f because I've used it in many other bikes before with much sucess and I've used in cars before with manual transmissions. They shift like a hot knife through butter compared to using normal gear lube imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGDub Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Silkolene Medium Gear. I use it b/c I have always used it and dont like change. It is a great product as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbeast Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...%2Btranny+fluid And I run ATF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedSheeRida Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 i run amsoil 10w40. this stuff is awesome. i ran the maxima mtl fluid last year and i thought it sucked. when the bike warmed up it would get hard to put in gear. havent had any issues with the amsoil yet. shifts smoothe as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneybags Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I dont see how people can say that ATF- type F is cheeper if you have to change it twice as offten. I have been running the gear saver and have no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onesickcrewcab Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I dont see how people can say that ATF- type F is cheeper if you have to change it twice as offten. I have been running the gear saver and have no complaints. Who says you have to change it twice as often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregrob Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 This has been beat to death. But, ATF type F here. If you want something better than type F, use Dexron III / Mercon Synthetic. That stuff will work great too and hold up a little better than Type F I certainly dont change it twice as often, but it does break down faster than a gear lube. I like using it because of the light viscosity, frees up resistance in turning over the motor, which means hp, and my bikes always shift great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKheathen Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 well... I would have liked to vote torco, because they make awesome oils, and i would've ran it, or voted atf, because it's real close to what i do run. i run gm autotrak II. the main reason i had to search for the right oill and chose this stuff, is that i needed to perform below zero in regards to clutch operation. it's designed to perform in both planetary gear systems, and wet clutch operation at all temperatures. it also highly outperforms atf in it's designated aplication- automatic tranfer cases. proper coushining and viscosity, without hindering the holding ability of the clutch. so far, i am extremely impressed with the oil. absolutely no unwanted slippage, or signs of wear. neutrall became 100x easier to find while running. it's just what i found, but i won't swear by it or push it on anyone, untill i have at least a year of good performance without complaint. it's about $8 for an oil change, and i did so, before i went out for a 4 day ride, and the oil was pretty much the ame as when i put it in there with 10+hrs. on it, but it was the 2nd oil change, and i wanted to make sure the previous oil was flushed completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody 350 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Why doesn't anyone use the 10w30 recommended in the owners manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickkomar Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Other Rotella 15-40 it works and I run it in every thing else I own with no troubles so why not,and there's all ways a gallon of it in the garage! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Mobil 10-40 for many years. The only problem i have is second gear breaks every few years. But I have ran the same clutch for about 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I like using it because of the light viscosity, frees up resistance in turning over the motor, which means hp, and my bikes always shift great. I would disagree with it making more hp.. But the lighter weight does penetrate the clutch plates better. I used ATF type F no problems.. I use the MTL 75wt. As long as there is oil in the cases and your clutch dont slip.... thats what matters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamRealtreeHD Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 As long as there is oil in the cases and your clutch dont slip.... thats what matters! You might be onto something there... :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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