perce Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I've bought one of these bikes & it has no handbook. Can someone tell me how much & what type of oil to put in the gearbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Perce I'd be interested to hear what type of oil people suggest. I've always used a good motor oil (mobil 1 in my case both GG 50 and Sherco) but had a problem recently with much clutch slip on the GG. Happened all of a sudden so I don't think it's the choice of oil but I await replies with interest. I've been a little lazy recently and not opened it up to see what's wrong. My youngest is starting to get a on at me and wanting to use the bike again so I guess I'll have to do it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 have a look at the rev 50 & 80 on www.thetrialcompany.com and also try them for the manual or owner's hand book as they call it, hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I've got a manual at home, I'll let you know later today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan bechard Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I always used Maxxima MTL 75wt. Changed it often and never had any clutch problems between that and my baby Sherco's. I believe any high quality motorcycle 2 stroke bottom end oil would be appropriate. I would have to get my manual from the house for the baby Beta, will try and do that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan bechard Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Well, my book says 150 cc of oil. And for the spec it say's IP dual grade 20W/30. Looking at the book, I seem to remember not believing it too be correct..... What they point out as the drain plug, I believe is the high level plug and I seem to remember a drain plug (screw) on the bottom of the case????? I could very easily be getting confused, it has been at least one day since I looked at one of them. But remembering my best,,,, There was a lower oil drain screw in the right side cover and an upper level fill too screw. I drained and refilled a couple of times to get the proper measurement, then did that each time. Later, while working with the MX Polini guys, they brought up using a squeeze bottle with the marking for the correct amount on it. It does make it exceptionally easier. The MX guys change their oil each race, so they are very fast and expeditious at it. Brian is making up some marked bottles for me to use on the Sherco's. I have one with the 300 and the 450 marked that makes my oil changes quick. I bet if you purused the KTM 50 racing sites, you could get a lot more detail on that motor and reccomended maintenance procedures. If I get by Joey's house, I will look at one of his and see if it jogs my memory and if he has the KTM book. (same motor in many of the KTM 50's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughbouysherco Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 (edited) In my Beta minitrial owners manual it says put in 150cc of gear oil. It recommends : ip dual grade 20w/30 I have drained & refilled with this amount with no probs. ! Edited November 23, 2004 by doughbouysherco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.