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After 2 years, I am happy to announce that bike transmissions are available again.
The first lot of transmissions are due to arrive in 7-10 days, parts are starting to roll-in too!!
Contact your dealer to order a new bike or for parts.

Rick

Crap...I missed this announcement...awesome news...

Well done Rick, you can hear the sighs of relief around the world.

Rick that is great news and such a relief for a guy like me with a 2000 big block. Nicely done.

Grand Canard wrote:After 2 years, I am happy to announce that bike transmissions are available again.
The first lot of transmissions are due to arrive in 7-10 days, parts are starting to roll-in too!!
Contact your dealer to order a new bike or for parts.

Rick

Rick,this news actually refreshed the parts other news fails to reach,,,,,,the future is bright
Ride safe bro

Ricky - what is your recommendation on the proper way to check the transmission fluid - with the engine off for a short perod of time and checking the sight tube as per the owner's manual, or by checking the sight tube with the engine running and in neutral as some do, or is either way acceptable and it doesn't really matter?

Sonny wrote:Ricky - what is your recommendation on the proper way to check the transmission fluid - with the engine off for a short perod of time and checking the sight tube as per the owner's manual, or by checking the sight tube with the engine running and in neutral as some do, or is either way acceptable and it doesn't really matter?

You should Always go with the manual.
I on the other hand am a rebel, I check mine in low gear with engine running and oil already hot; the oil level just barely visible in bottom of sight glass.

Ok so I'm gathering that either way is acceptable and it's really not all that critical. Thanks.

With the bike running and level and the oil inbetween the two marks you will get about another 1/2 to 3/4 quart in the system...I am a Rebel also and that amount helps in cooling as the oil is circulated about 10% to 13% less...has to help..

Agreed. That's basically the way I do it too.

I do it the way Barry does. Here is a picture of the extra 4 quart transmission oil tank on my bike.

SQ4MN wrote:I do it the way Barry does. Here is a picture of the extra 4 quart transmission oil tank on my bike.

You are adding almost 5 quarts then Dave to a 7 quart system...almost doubling it...cool stuff...does California Boss Hoss still make that kit? We installed only one of those a few years ago..

I have three 12" double pass heat sink coolers on my trans cooling system . One mounted in the lower radiator spoiler and two stacked one on top of the other behind the trans in a neat package . This set up only adds about a guart to the capacity but the cooling seems amazing . I have never seen trans temp above 160 degrees under any condition since I installed this set up several yesrs ago .

hogv8 wrote:I have three 12" double pass heat sink coolers on my trans cooling system . One mounted in the lower radiator spoiler and two stacked one on top of the other behind the trans in a neat package . This set up only adds about a guart to the capacity but the cooling seems amazing . I have never seen trans temp above 160 degrees under any condition since I installed this set up several yesrs ago .

I would have guesses that with that many coolers. I had a temp gauge on a couple 502's I had and never saw over 190 with either and they had the stock setup.

What about a long incline such as in Mountains????

CanuckHoss wrote:

SQ4MN wrote:I do it the way Barry does. Here is a picture of the extra 4 quart transmission oil tank on my bike.

You are adding almost 5 quarts then Dave to a 7 quart system...almost doubling it...cool stuff...does California Boss Hoss still make that kit? We installed only one of those a few years ago..

Barry, It costs more to change the oil but the added capacity means besides running cooler the oil doesn't break down or become contaminated as quickly as it would with half the amount. I was told by Victor a few weeks ago that his other company which is a metal stamping company is going to make them again. If I ever order a new bike I would have one put on from new.

I agree Dave. It should be stock. There is no room for it in the SS frame I believe.

Yes Barry there is room, I built my own a several years ago. Took it off and put on a F350 oil cooler in front of the rad. Temp never gets to 150 now no matter how hot it is outside. Less junk and weight hanging on the bike now.

Building bikes!!
Got 6 under construction, will be complete next week.
Rick

That's great news to hear. Keep up the good work.

Wonderful news to hear.

Congratulations Rick! Exciting news. Be sure to post pics of the finished bikes!

GREAT PICTURES, PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING.

Just awesome!

Fantastic news ,,, great job Ricky ,,,

Good to hear .