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Hi there.what lubricates the kips system the premix oil or the gearbox oil.I'm sure its the premix oil.just want to be sure.thanx
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premix
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Thank you.
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Also.when bike is running is the "rattle noise I hear " normal.
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Does the noise change when you pull in the clutch? If so, then probably just the normal noisey KIPS.
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Pulling on the clutch doesn't make it go away. Changes the pitch a little.rev the bike up and it goes away.
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So I am assuming that its normal for the kips to be a little noisy
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It is noisey. Running a full quart of tranny fluid seems to quiet it down a little.
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If the premix lubricates the kips .how does the bottem end oil lubricate the kips.premix lubricate top part of kips and bottem end oil lubricate lower end of kips....thanks .
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dualscotty wrote:If the premix lubricates the kips .how does the bottem end oil lubricate the kips.premix lubricate top part of kips and bottem end oil lubricate lower end of kips....thanks .
Correct. Premix lubes the upper parts located in the cylinder. The KIPS governor and drive gear, located inside the right side engine cover, are lubed by the transmission oil.
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Thank you.is the noise mainly from the upper or lower part of the kips or combination of both.thanks..I know I'm asking a lot of questions..I had surgery a month ago and I have another month of recovery here at home(boring!).so I have time on my hands.
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I have 10w40 synthetic in the gear box.
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dualscotty wrote:I have 10w40 synthetic in the gear box.
Does that have friction modifiers in it?

I have been using ATF for years and like the price and how the clutch and transmission function.
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Its valvoline synthetic like you would use in your car.is the atf you use the same as you would use in your cars automatic tranny
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Yes, it is ATF type f. I buy the cheap stuff at walmart
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I am reading that a lot of people are running that.
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