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Want to change Tranny fluid. What to use?

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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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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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I agree with Inda. Use ATF Type F, or a motorcycle specific oil that specifies as safe for wet clutches on the label. If you must use inexpensive automotive oil, that's ok too. Just make sure the label does NOT say "energy conserving" and you will most likely be fine.

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Indawoods wrote:You want to use a Motorcycle spec oil... not Energy Conserving. .
In case you don't know how to tell if it's "Energy Conserving" or not

Look at the stamp on the bottle

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You want something like this

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How much oil in the crankcase?
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its written around the hole to put the oil. i thing it's 0,7 liters
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a quart is fine
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Thanks for the help guys. It has been 20 years since I owned or rode a dirt bike.
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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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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.
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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??

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Servicing your bike again Wibby? :cool:
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