ToomeySheeLE Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 Just wondering if you guys think this is a possibility... I have powdercoated cases, and after riding for a while my gears get "stickier" to shift... is it possible that more heat is being trapped in my gearbox since the cases are powdercoated, and making for shit shifting? I'm always running either 80w gearsaver or 80w honda tranny oil.. Quote
TwistedSheeRida Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 i dont think so, but could be wrong. mine arent powdercoated but when i was running the maxima mtl 80wt last year my clutch was getting sticky like you said and i had to really bang them to get it in gear. since i have switched to amsoil 10w40 i have had no problem. to tell you the truth i think it shifts better once it has had time to warm up a little bit. try switching to a different oil and see what happens. Quote
docjcwatson Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 I agree. Powder coated cases are a great idea. Try using a different oil. Then you will know for sure. Quote
locogato11283 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Posted July 22, 2009 nah, the PC isnt going to affect anything. ive always run cheap ass advance auto parts 10w40 in my gear case and it shifts like butter.. even before the override. Quote
ToomeySheeLE Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Posted July 23, 2009 I just changed my oil, we'll see if that makes a difference.. unfortunitly I only had the 80w gearsaver kicking around, so a fresh batch of that went in.. If it continues I'll try some 10w40. Quote
Kmarie Posted July 24, 2009 Report Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) powder coating is not your issue. Powder coated cases are not a problem as long as there was no powder coating inside the case or in the way of any seals. good luck Edited July 24, 2009 by Kmarie Quote
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