the addict Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Not been that happy with my clutch for a few weeks now even though the oil gets changed quite regularly so time to try the ELF HTX to see what difference it makes before try different plates. I knew it would improve things but the difference has been quite incredible and much better than I could have ever imagined. The clutch is very soft and progressive and the bike will start in gear, and more importantly no more slight dragging which was becoming a problem whilst riding. Yes its expensive but I'll happily put up with that considering the result and its worked really well this morning at a local practice area not far from me, so thanks to Laurence at BVM Moto for recommending it as I was going to try something different. Edited July 18, 2015 by the addict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I find that with the GRO Gear Extreme 75W, which is the same kind of oil, the clutch is even a little smoother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betabonkers Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I used a different oil once but went straight back to elf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gii Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 There's a reason why it's the oil Montesa recommend - it works For some reason Elf don't recommend it for gearboxes with a wet clutch, but it works. Also it doesn't seem to get dirty as quickly as other oils I tried so I just change it very 6 months, not so expensive then. If you can track down some Mitani clutch plates it works even better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz thumper Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Not been that happy with my clutch for a few weeks now even though the oil gets changed quite regularly so time to try the ELF HTX to see what difference it makes before try different plates. I knew it would improve things but the difference has been quite incredible and much better than I could have ever imagined. The clutch is very soft and progressive and the bike will start in gear, and more importantly no more slight dragging which was becoming a problem whilst riding. Yes its expensive but I'll happily put up with that considering the result and its worked really well this morning at a local practice area not far from me, so thanks to Laurence at BVM Moto for recommending it as I was going to try something different. Have used ELF HTX since my 05 4RT and have to say I have always been happy with the clutch action, even on the 05 (although take up was a bit sudden until I got used to it) Everybody mentions the price but at 0.54 L per oil change and excellent life it really is peanuts compared to the rest of the costs of competing. If it is available use it would be my advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappo Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I find that with the GRO Gear Extreme 75W, which is the same kind of oil, the clutch is even a little smoother. Guys, do I understand that you tried the Elf first and then found the GRO slightly better, it's just I've 2 litres of GRO 75w gear oil left from my previous bike and would use it in my new 260 4 RT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Guys, do I understand that you tried the Elf first and then found the GRO slightly better, it's just I've 2 litres of GRO 75w gear oil left from my previous bike and would use it in my new 260 4 RT. Yes, i've used the Elf for a long time (in my 315R and previous 4RT), and the GRO is slightly better. I'm using it in my 2015 4RT as well, together with Mitani clutch plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motovita Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Not been that happy with my clutch for a few weeks now even though the oil gets changed quite regularly so time to try the ELF HTX to see what difference it makes before try different plates. I knew it would improve things but the difference has been quite incredible and much better than I could have ever imagined. The clutch is very soft and progressive and the bike will start in gear, and more importantly no more slight dragging which was becoming a problem whilst riding. Yes its expensive but I'll happily put up with that considering the result and its worked really well this morning at a local practice area not far from me, so thanks to Laurence at BVM Moto for recommending it as I was going to try something different. What oil were you using before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_42woody Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Does anybody know where the Elf and GRO can be purchased in the U.S.? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappo Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Just changed the oil on my 2015 260 RT for the first time after running in. Decided to use GRO 75w as I had two litres in the garage and its superb as far as I'm concerned, have never tried the ELF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_42woody Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Does anybody know where to get the GRO Gear Extreme 75w in North America? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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