adamsj13 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 What gearcase/ transmission oil would you use. Is there one better than another? I heard you can use ATF. I have no clue what to use. When I had my TRX250R i just used Pro Honda HP Transmission Oil 80w/85w. What do you recommend? its a 4 mil motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercalmighty Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 You are going to get 50 different opinions on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsj13 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 You are going to get 50 different opinions on this one. I think so too! I just don't know anything really about oils and which brands to stick with and ones to stay away from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercalmighty Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just make sure whatever you get is ok for wet clutches. Regular motor oil has additives in them that eat clutches. I have been using Golden Spectro 80w gear oil for 20 years and have never had any problems. If you do the ATF most guys say you have to change it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I tried ATF and the stuff stunk so bad after one day of riding I about threw up. That was some nasty burnt fluid that glazed my clutch frictions and ruined the remainder of my day. I've always used Belray gear saver and had great experience with it until trying ATF. Honda has some good motorcycle trans oil too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilarious Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 maxima mtl yamalube is good stuff also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDooBanshee Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I use 80W golden spectrol...No issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001blackshee Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 What gearcase/ transmission oil would you use. Is there one better than another? I heard you can use ATF. I have no clue what to use. When I had my TRX250R i just used Pro Honda HP Transmission Oil 80w/85w. What do you recommend? its a 4 mil motor. Ive ran that Pro Honda for yrs in my bikes... i usta race motocross and i beat the balls of them bikes.. and never any problems.. Im going to run Pro Honda HP 80/85 in my shee when i put her back together..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsj13 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I do't know what kind is in there now. Once I drain out the old, is there anything else I need to do? Or should I go ahead and just add the new oil? I heard you don't want to stick with one brand and not to change oils. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87sheerips Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I keep it inexpensive and roll with ATF Type F. I JUST changed the fluid out of my drag bike (it does have a lockup) but the fluid was like brand new. I just stick with it, I have useda gear saver which is great but a waste of $$ IMO, or I have used 10-40 or 10-30 with great success as wekk, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsj13 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I keep it inexpensive and roll with ATF Type F. I JUST changed the fluid out of my drag bike (it does have a lockup) but the fluid was like brand new. I just stick with it, I have useda gear saver which is great but a waste of $$ IMO, or I have used 10-40 or 10-30 with great success as wekk, Thanks for all the replys. I got some ATF type F and changed today. Taking to the shop tomorrow to have it dyno'd and jetted. Can wait to run her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04sand4 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 i use castrol 20/50 , no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Maxima MTL 85w endurance, takes 1.8 bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overboost Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 how many MORE times can someone ask this same exact question? I am amazed this thread has not been bashed already for being redundant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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