New to KDX. Have brand new 04 220. Engine is a little noisey but heard that KPS is known to make noise.
Read on Thumpertalk that some people recommend adding additional oil to quiet down the engine
Thought I would ask the gods here on this site because you guys know the most about the KDX.
Thanks for your time.
Correct amount of oil?
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Thanks guys. I will try a full quart. I am using Shell Rotella T - dino. Have a rekluse clutch in my WR450 and the oil is cheap and seems to be working good. I change oil frequently. After every 2 - 3 rides.
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Not only no synth..but nothing dino with friction modifiers in it, either. If it is labeled 'Improves mileage' or some such, it is NOT for a wet clutch.
ANY motor oil approved for wet clutch applications is fine.
Some run ATF. Some like that some don't. IF I was running ATF I'd use a Ford type (organic clutches)...but I don't.
It's not the KIPS that makes the noise..it's the clutch. Notice how things quiet down in neutral when you pull the clutch lever.....
Anecdotal and all, but I use a full quart for an oil change, but 1-150ml or so of that is a chaser I dump in before putting the drain plug back in. Sort of a 'rinse' if you will.
Your next question: 'How come I can't push my bike in gear with the engine off and the clutch pulled without skidding the back tire?'
Because it's a KDX.
Don't pay attention to KarlP...he's an old 450 4T rider.
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ANY motor oil approved for wet clutch applications is fine.
Some run ATF. Some like that some don't. IF I was running ATF I'd use a Ford type (organic clutches)...but I don't.
It's not the KIPS that makes the noise..it's the clutch. Notice how things quiet down in neutral when you pull the clutch lever.....
Anecdotal and all, but I use a full quart for an oil change, but 1-150ml or so of that is a chaser I dump in before putting the drain plug back in. Sort of a 'rinse' if you will.
Your next question: 'How come I can't push my bike in gear with the engine off and the clutch pulled without skidding the back tire?'
Because it's a KDX.
Don't pay attention to KarlP...he's an old 450 4T rider.
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