jetset Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I know manuals give info on how often to change gear oil but wondered what the general opinion was on how often it should be changed for those who have or have had these bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Oil is cheap, rebuilds are expensive I change mine every 4-6 outings, so anything between 20 and 30 hours of riding time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I was thinking of every 6 so am in the right ballpark. 6 outings takes me to the lower end of the hours category so should be fine if I stick with that rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkabob Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Here's a little hour meter if you really want to know how many hours are on the oil. Enduro friends of mine use them. http://www.magicracing.com/DRD-Hour-Meter_p_72-1886.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 about 3 times a year is plenty after the first change which would be after about 3 times out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 3 times a year Eddie? you cant ride much then. Dump the oil after the first ride out from new and I usually change mine every 25 hours at least, oil is cheap but clutches and gears arnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mil Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 A friend has commented on the possibility of using a very lightweight oil in the gearbox to aid shifting. Has anyone any experience with this and how does it effect oil changing frequency? Cheers Mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybetarev3 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 this might sound stupid what oli does every one use (whats the best) ? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 PJ1 clutch tuner is nice for me. But Silkolene and Motul has been fine in the past aswell. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Clutch oil Tried a few Andy, now using ATF, very cheap and works really well, I do change it very frequently though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybetarev3 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 thanks guys ill try them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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