RevTec/Spectra

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ptcs

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I know some of you guys are using Revtec and Spectra fluids...Where is the best place to but these for our scoots??? I have tried locally with no luck at all..I need the Revtec Primary fluid and Spectra 75/140 trans fluid.
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BubbleHead

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Both are excellent choices PT! I use Redline HD shockproof at the moment for my tranny but when the time comes to change I'm switching to the spectra because I have a quart of it in stock and so I might as well use the "new lick" that Baker suggests. WTF. I also use Redline MTL in my primary at this time but I used Revtech in my primary and tranny before switching to the redline products. All are good especially since we change them frequently enough that they don't get a chance to get worn out so to speak.
 

ptcs

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Both are excellent choices PT! I use Redline HD shockproof at the moment for my tranny but when the time comes to change I'm switching to the spectra because I have a quart of it in stock and so I might as well use the "new lick" that Baker suggests. WTF. I also use Redline MTL in my primary at this time but I used Revtech in my primary and tranny before switching to the redline products. All are good especially since we change them frequently enough that they don't get a chance to get worn out so to speak.
Thanks for the kind words there!!! I really did not know which way to go but reading the all the main shafts that have broken lately I decided to go the Revtec and Spectra way..I am sure Redline is good too but just a feeling I have to go the chosen way!!!
I will tell ya one thing...I can not find the damn drain plug for the trans...I read Chris's how to thread but my scoot is a 2004 and the plug is not where his is..Any ideas???:bang: :bang:
 

Chopper Dave

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Thanks there big dave...actually ordered it from Dennis Kirk this afternoon...got any idea where the damn drain plug is for the tranny??? The scoot is a 04 Ridgeback.
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I'm not sure on the 04's.....someone should chime in with a 04 and let ya know.....
did you look under the opposite side from were you put the tranny fluid in?
 

ptcs

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I'm not sure on the 04's.....someone should chime in with a 04 and let ya know.....
did you look under the opposite side from were you put the tranny fluid in?
Yea, looked all over the thing...i know is sounds stupit as hell but i have located the plug to put in the new but no drain.....This is the first time for me changing the fluids and really need to get this done....By the way we gotta get together and ride soon...:cheers: :cheers:
 

Raywood

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Yea, looked all over the thing...i know is sounds stupit as hell but i have located the plug to put in the new but no drain.....This is the first time for me changing the fluids and really need to get this done....By the way we gotta get together and ride soon...:cheers: :cheers:
From what I remember on my 03 it was right behind the clutch cable so I went and looked at the owners manual and it has this pic. Get a flashlight and look under the right side just behind the cable and see if you see this boss on the tranny case not the cover. My be above the frame rail.

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ptcs

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From what I remember on my 03 it was right behind the clutch cable so I went and looked at the owners manual and it has this pic. Get a flashlight and look under the right side just behind the cable and see if you see this boss on the tranny case not the cover. My be above the frame rail.

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Ray, that is exactly where I thought it should be but i dont think it is there. i will look again tomorrow at the scoot and see if i overlooked but i dont think so. If my memory is correct that is the place to check the fluid level and where I thought you would refill it. I am I wrong?? Thanks for responding
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Raywood

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If my memory is correct that is the place to check the fluid level and where I thought you would refill it. I am I wrong?? Thanks for responding
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Look at the inset picture in the above photo. It shows a smaller pic of a boss area on the bottom of the transmission case probably above the frame rail. Again you may need a flashlight to find it and a elbow socket to fit your hex into it.

Check it out and let us know.

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ptcs

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Look at the inset picture in the above photo. It shows a smaller pic of a boss area on the bottom of the transmission case probably above the frame rail. Again you may need a flashlight to find it and a elbow socket to fit your hex into it.

Check it out and let us know.

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Ray, just went and checked and everything is there just like you described with the exception of the little "ear tab" with the hex type bolt that should back out for the draining...I had the pic that you posted and that is what is confusing me..All is there right behind the cable and it take a large hex to get the plug (chrome) out to check the fluid level but no hex behind and down just a bit where the drain should be....:bang: :bang:
 

Raywood

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Ray, just went and checked and everything is there just like you described with the exception of the little "ear tab" with the hex type bolt that should back out for the draining...I had the pic that you posted and that is what is confusing me..All is there right behind the cable and it take a large hex to get the plug (chrome) out to check the fluid level but no hex behind and down just a bit where the drain should be....:bang: :bang:
Are you looking under the chrome cover or under the transmission case itself. We are talking about underneath the case right "not just behind and down just a bit"?

Look under the chrome cover where I have the arrow pointing but about 2 inches back towards the transmission case. Should be there if I remember right.

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ptcs

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Are you looking under the chrome cover or under the transmission case itself. We are talking about underneath the case right "not just behind and down just a bit"?

Look under the chrome cover where I have the arrow pointing but about 2 inches back towards the transmission case. Should be there if I remember right.

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Thanks that is where i am looking but let me try again...We both know it has to be there and I have to overlooking it!!!:lol:
 

Raywood

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Thanks that is where i am looking but let me try again...We both know it has to be there and I have to overlooking it!!!:lol:
It's going to bit you in the ass when you find it cause it's probably right in your face!!!!! :eek:


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Bring it over here and I'll help you find it and change the oil. Should be nice and warm when you get here.

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ptcs

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It's going to bit you in the ass when you find it cause it's probably right in your face!!!!! :eek:


:whoop: :whoop: :whoop:

Bring it over here and I'll help you find it and change the oil. Should be nice and warm when you get here.

:cheers:

I would but I can put that many more miles on the oil...so let me go change it and i am on the way!!!:lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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