Hi Folks,
I just replaced the gearbox oil and final drive oil with Redline HD Shockproof Gear Oil I had heard about using this and others success as well as people who had oil come out of the final drive breather when using it. I contacted Redline and asked for their recommendation of what oil to use in my gearbox and final drive the only criteria being what is best for the bike, cost is no object, they recommended the HD Shockproof oil.

Well I did it last night and boy what a difference to the gearbox, my bike has only 11,400 km on it and to be frank the BM gearbox is strong and reliable but changes are not quiet compared to the H bikes and even they are not brilliant. Well putting in the Redline has made the box so smooth it is like magic. I went for a 15 mile ride to see a pal, had coffee and came back, no leaks from the breather just smooth changing all the way!
Regards,
K-BIKE

Just a quicki question from England.
Is there European name for Redoil gearbox oil. I think this sounds a good first move towards easing the clunkey gear shifts, and it seems to come with the highest recomendations. The RS has 83,000 miles on the clock.
Re routed the new clutch cable from around the outside of the forks, and it seems a lot smoother, although I get the feeling that it is just the right length to fit my old RG. Do they make different lengths, RT and RS? It still seem very heavy. Any thoughts. I have been given some great advice already by another member.
Must dash, the dog needs to go down the park, and I need a small beer, Cheers
Huw (Boristhebike is now Betsiethebike...)

The European name is Redline Shockproof Gear oil
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_gearlubricants.asp?categoryID=6&subCategoryID=16 (sorry could not resist that).

I have been doing a bit more research and as an ex Castrol laboratory person I can smell they use the same pungent extreme pressure additive in their oil as Castrol do (loyalty forbids me naming it) but also add to that the solid lubricant which gives the Redline product the opaque appearance. I recommend you read http://www.redlineoil.com/whitePaper/11.pdf which I found interesting.
Regards,
K-BIKE

Hi Huw,
As an escaped Englishman the following are agents in Blighty.

OLD HALL PERFORMANCE

COVENTRY, United Kingdom, +44 (0)2476 717100
Products Carried: Exclusive Wholesale Importer for UK and Europe
www.redlineoil-europe.com


Fluids in Motorsport

Dodford, Northants, United Kingdom, 0791 3377 802
www.fluidsinmotorsport.co.uk


Opie Oils

Redruth, Cornwall, UK United Kingdom, www.opieoils.co.uk


Shaws Motorsport

Leicestershire, UK United Kingdom, www.shawsmotorsport.co.uk


C & R Enterprises

Radford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, 0115-978 5740
www.candrenterprises.co.uk


Camskill Performance

Whitehaven, United Kingdom, Products Carried: enquiries@camskill.co.uk
www.camskill.co.uk


Carnoisseur

United Kingdom, 0845 130 1077
www.Carnoisseur.com


CP Components

Ceredigion, United Kingdom, 01570 423206


Dandy Cars

Illford, Essex, United Kingdom,


Demon Tweeks Direct

United Kingdom, 01978 664466
Products Carried: Complete Line
www.demon-tweeks.com


Fluke Motorsport

New Duston, United Kingdom, www.fluke-motorsport.co.uk


G T Art Racing Technology

Lewes--East Sussex, United Kingdom, 01273 675775
Products Carried: gtart@btinternet.com
www.gtart.co.uk


Graham Goode Racing Ltd

Leicester, United Kingdom, 0116 244 0080
www.grahamgoode.com


Grand Prix Racewear

Towcester, Northants, United Kingdom, + 44 (0) 1327 855585
Products Carried: silverstone@grandprixracewear.com
www.gprdirect.com


Grand Prix Racewear

Chiswick, London UK. W4 5PY, United Kingdom, +44(0)20 8987 9999
Products Carried: Full product line
www.gprdirect.com


L K Performance Styling

Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 01274 87778


M T Motorsport

Tamworth -- Litchfield Industrial Estate, United Kingdom, 01827 63574
www.mtmotorsport.co.uk


Merlin Motorsport

Chippenham, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, 01249 782101
www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk


PDS Racing

Hemsworth, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 01977 611 928
www.pdsracing.co.uk


Rally Nuts

United Downs, Corwall, United Kingdom, 0870 750 6330
rallynuts.com/motorsport


Subaru 4 You

Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom, 01635 35355
www.subaru4you.co.uk


SWR Motorsport Ltd

Pinnacles East--Harlow, United Kingdom, Products Carried: sales@swrmotorsport.com
www.swrmotorsport.com


Trident Racing Supplies Ltd

Towcester, United Kingdom, 01327 857822
Products Carried: Gear oils, WaterWetter, Susp. Fluid, CV2 Grease and SI 2
www.tridentracing.co.uk


Triple Cycles

Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom, 020 8518 2018
Products Carried: p.m.pick@triples.demon.co.uk


Twin City Motorcycles Ltd

Jarrow -- Tyne and Wear., United Kingdom, 0191 430 0060
Products Carried: Complete Line
www.twincitymotorcycles.com


Wheatsheaf Garage

Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom, 01900 826946

Regards,
K-BIKE
PS no financial connection with Redline except as a user of their products.

Hi K-Bike,
Thanks for the help. The Chiswick outlet will be reciving a visit from me asap. The new (20 years old) RS that I have just got is a peach. My dream bike. I had a great run to Southampton yesterday evening on a work job. Cold on the way back (the first frosts of winter!) but a joy. Betsie (the Boris replacement) just flies. 90mph seems to be its optimum cruising speed, with lots of power still in hand. Solid as a rock and eating up the tarmac. I'm not so sure about its new name...a friend (another BMW owner) christened it one evening down the local rustic English boozer, and the name has stuck. 'Betsie'...I'll just have to get to like it, cause thats what called.
The clutch and gear change seems to be an issue. The first 5 miles its fine, not exactly slick (its a BMW) but precise and sharp. Then it just stiffens up. The clutch becomes HEAVY, still working but way way to heavy. The gearbox becomes 'jagged' and selection becomes an issue. Neutral becomes a right bugger to select, almost unobtainable, so you sit at lights with it in gear (NO!!) trying to select the liittle green light, jumping between 1st and 2nd, or even unable to lift it out of 1st. I think it is all clutch related, there lies the root if the problem. I will change the gear oil for REDLINE, and start to examine the internals of clutch. I hope it is just in need of TLC and grease. Any thoughts?
Thanks again for the help. Happy riding
Cheers, Huw

Hi Huw,
I would look at the oil level first using the tool. If that is OK change the oil. Just as a habit I always change every fluid and filter on every new bike as soon as I can to establish a datum of perfect from the start of ownership using the correct stuff. Don't rely on the dealer having used the correct stuff they sometimes use whatever is cheap. Next check the whole clutch cable length in case it is misrouted and is getting hot and frictionally stiff. Next the usual thing the "experts" throw out when balky shifts are talked about is spline lube when was that done? I am about to do mine since although the shifting is great I know that even with only 12,500 miles on the spline lube on my bike is 18 years old! Lastly look at the clutch actuator down by the bottom of the gear case as they are prone to rust at that point and a grease nipple fitment is often recommended
Regards,
K-BIKE

Cheers K-Bike.
I'll keep you updated. Lets hope that its just the simple things in life...
Boristhebike