eviljim Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi. I have just bought a 2002 rev 3. I have a few questions. I am sure they have been asked and answered before but I can not find them. What ratio should I mix to. It's simpler for me to use putoline or silcoline just because I can buy it local. What should I use? What coolant should I use? What gearbox oil should I use. ( I am in the uk) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 80:1, either oil would be great. AtF 450cc. Never had a coolant issue to worry about. My self, I ran a 10t counter and used second mainly. Watch the rubber muffler mounts. Also the fender mounts bed easily, but can be tweaked back. Should be a good bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petert Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I use 66:1 mix Putoline 75w light gear oil, I found ATF made the gearbox too notchy Putoline do readymixed coolant which I also use, it is suitable for alloy cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviljim Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thanks, can I confirm then that the 2002 does not have the magnesium casing then. I seem to recall reading it came in later but can't find that post again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldtrialchamp Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 correct, it is aluminium.....can see by the waterpump cover casting. 2003 onwards has a twin cavity casting which indicates magnesium clutch cover (although 125, 200cc may still have had aluminium, I'd have to check part numbers) something to check for on the 2002...the rear brake caliper torque lug...they are poorly welded into the swingarm and can snap off..seen quite a few do this....2003 on had better welding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviljim Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Thanks. Good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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