Transmission Poll

Got questions? We got answers....
Post Reply

What fluid do you use in your transmission?

Conventional 10w30
1
3%
Conventional 10w40
7
21%
Blended 10w30
1
3%
Blended 10w40
0
No votes
Synthetic 10w30
1
3%
Synthetic 10w40
3
9%
ATF
20
61%
 
Total votes: 33

sailorcolin
Member
Posts: 75
Joined: 11:12 am Aug 24 2013
Country:
Location: Charleston,SC
Contact:

Transmission Poll

Post by sailorcolin »

I am having clunky transmission shifts and was wondering what fluid you all run.
Image
sailorcolin
Member
Posts: 75
Joined: 11:12 am Aug 24 2013
Country:
Location: Charleston,SC
Contact:

Transmission Poll

Post by sailorcolin »

I am currently using conventional 10w40.
Image
Goofaroo
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 531
Joined: 12:42 pm Sep 09 2012
Country:
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by Goofaroo »

None of the above. I use either Hondaline or Silkolene 80/85 wt.
User avatar
KDXohio
Supporting Member
Posts: 825
Joined: 06:04 pm Jun 19 2013
Country: United States
Location: Dayton, Ohio

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by KDXohio »

None of the above i use gold spectro 80 or 85 wt
1990 KDX200 FMF Fatty, Answer VFC silencer, VForce 3 Cage, Wiseco Piston, KX125-J series KYB USD fork conversion, Race tech goldvalves, J series front brake assembly, air-box snorkel removed, Acerbis Headlight, KX450F Front fender, Pro Taper RM bend bars, ASV front Brake lever, MSR Clutch perch and lever, RB Head mod, 36mm PWK carb, Trail Tech Kickstand.
sailorcolin
Member
Posts: 75
Joined: 11:12 am Aug 24 2013
Country:
Location: Charleston,SC
Contact:

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by sailorcolin »

How do yall like the 80/85 wt oil? Hows it feel and how long have you been running it?
Image
sailorcolin
Member
Posts: 75
Joined: 11:12 am Aug 24 2013
Country:
Location: Charleston,SC
Contact:

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by sailorcolin »

I just switched to AFT an hour ago and I love it so far. Smoother shifts! However I did find out the owner before I stripped the drain plug hole :/ So soon enough I will be draining the oil again. So before I put in new oil I was wondering what you guys were running and what brands!
Image
Goofaroo
Gold Member
Gold Member
Posts: 531
Joined: 12:42 pm Sep 09 2012
Country:
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by Goofaroo »

How do yall like the 80/85 wt oil? Hows it feel and how long have you been running it?
It would never occur to me to use ATF or 10w40/10w30 "motor oil" so I can't say anything about that. I can however tell you that I have never used anything except oil designed for a 2 stroke transmission and I have never had any failures and the clutch action has never been a problem. My trannies have always been quiet and smooth shifting.
None of the above i use gold spectro 80 or 85 wt
I used nothing but Spectro for years and years but I can't find it around here anymore. That would be my first choice if it was available but I haven't had any problems with the Hondaline or Silkoline.
sailorcolin
Member
Posts: 75
Joined: 11:12 am Aug 24 2013
Country:
Location: Charleston,SC
Contact:

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by sailorcolin »

thanks!
Image
User avatar
rbates9
Supporting Member II
Supporting Member II
Posts: 3164
Joined: 06:07 pm Apr 27 2010
Country:
Location: UPSTATE New York

Transmission Poll

Post by rbates9 »

Probably the best thing I had ever used was the Spectro 80? gear oil that I found in the back of my oil shelf from about 15 years ago. But I haven't been able to find it again. And after I changed the oil I tossed the bottle so I can't even remember what variation it was exactly. :doh: But I have had good luck with ATF type F. It doesn't seem to last as long as the Spectro did but the other Spectro oils I have used didn't last any longer then the ATF. I have found that if they label it as any type of "Gear saver" or "Clutch saver" oil it isn't worth a sh!t and cost WAY too much for a one ride oil.
User avatar
adam728
Supporting Member
Posts: 388
Joined: 05:29 am Jul 29 2013
Country:
Location: Michigan

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by adam728 »

Shell Rotella 15w-40 us a great low cost oil, and is JASO-MA approved for wet clutches.

ATF is a good choice as well, it is designed for a box full of gears and clutches.

Sent via morse code
User avatar
Trackdog
Supporting Member
Posts: 66
Joined: 07:46 am Nov 07 2021
Country: USA
Location: Taxachusetts

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by Trackdog »

I'm finding this a little confusing.
Every manual I have calls for 10W-30 or 10W-40. Doesn't specify "engine oil" or
'transmission fluid"
I see trans. fluid comes in 10W-30, 10W-40 and 80W/85W. I see Type F trans. fluid on the shelf, but with no weight specified.
Hence the confusion.


My local Kawi dealer, who races the KDX, sold me Pro Honda HP Trans SAE 80W/85W for my 2005 KDX 200
2004 KDX 200
2004 KX 125
1986 CR 125
1994 DR350
1998 VFR
2004 DUCATI S4R
User avatar
KDXGarage
KDXRider.net
KDXRider.net
Posts: 14047
Joined: 06:45 am Nov 01 2004
Country: United States of America
Location: AL, USA
Contact:

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by KDXGarage »

Gear oil, 80 weight is equivalent to 10w-40, according to Bel-ray.
Thank you for participating on kdxrider.net. :bravo:
To post pictures from a device: viewtopic.php?f=88&t=24128
User avatar
Molly's 70
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Posts: 563
Joined: 04:29 pm Jun 18 2017
Country: USA
Location: Wichita, Kansas USA

Re: Transmission Poll

Post by Molly's 70 »

Amsoil oil 10w40 dirt bike oil for the trans.
If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
Post Reply