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Want to change Tranny fluid. What to use?
I will keep it stock for a while but mods will be done.
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I use just regular oil, 10w-30 or something close. The cheap stuff is ok, no need to buy the expensive oil.
I feel its more important to CHANGE the oil after a couple of rides (60-100 miles) than worry about the brand.
Just want to keep the oil clean, you would be surprised how dirty it gets in just a few rides. Only takes a couple of minutes to change it, my 4 year old can almost do it himself.
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I feel its more important to CHANGE the oil after a couple of rides (60-100 miles) than worry about the brand.
Just want to keep the oil clean, you would be surprised how dirty it gets in just a few rides. Only takes a couple of minutes to change it, my 4 year old can almost do it himself.
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You want to use a Motorcycle spec oil... not Energy Conserving. You run the chance of your clutch plates slipping and burning up using just any cheap oil.
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Look at the stamp on the bottle
You don't want this
You want something like this
In case you don't know how to tell if it's "Energy Conserving" or notIndawoods wrote:You want to use a Motorcycle spec oil... not Energy Conserving. .
Look at the stamp on the bottle
You don't want this
You want something like this
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a quart is fine
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Please do consider getting a service manual..then get one.
That manual specifies an SE oil. The important difference between older/newer specs is zinc and phosphorus content..both critical for proper wet clutch operation.
...which is what the 'motorcycle spec oil' comments are based on, most bikes having wet clutches.
It's a good idea to get a baseline service done to prevent (probable) further damage to the bike: Rear suspension and steering head bearings primarily.
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That manual specifies an SE oil. The important difference between older/newer specs is zinc and phosphorus content..both critical for proper wet clutch operation.
...which is what the 'motorcycle spec oil' comments are based on, most bikes having wet clutches.
It's a good idea to get a baseline service done to prevent (probable) further damage to the bike: Rear suspension and steering head bearings primarily.
Happy Trails!
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I am running Kawasaki 10w-30 in mine. The other guys are right about the oil getting dirty fast. Mine was nasty after just 200 miles.
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It's a good idea to get a baseline service done to prevent (probable) further damage to the bike: Rear suspension and steering head bearings primarily.
Grease head bearings.....check and replace ALL rear suspension bearings if needed....in the linkage....I let a rear bearing go a little too long and it nearly cost me $$$
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Grease??
Who needs grease??
Nothing a sledge hammer and a whole lotta heat won't take care of
Who needs grease??
Nothing a sledge hammer and a whole lotta heat won't take care of
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Servicing your bike again Wibby?
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