Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
ATF as Gear Lube
alward25:
That link has some good basic info. They talk about using ATF for better clutch engagement but, if 3rd gear is weak I would rather run a oil that would better hold up and protect the shift forks and gears better if that is the weak link in the tranny.
turdle:
the gear is not weak, they said it wears quicker because its used the most and takes the hardest hit from the brutal k5
454SS:
Wouldn't the 3rd gear wear depend on where and how you ride? East coast enduros would wear that gear less than a west coast desert rider for example.
turdle:
you are right 454SS. EGorr is probably refer to his trannies, and his type of riding. like your user name, do you own one, what year, model. i had a 70 SS396 4 speed.
454SS:
As mentioned before, we've used Type-F for many years and numerous bikes with no ill affects. Many of these bikes were mostly race bikes that put in a 17 enduro season along with some hare scrambles and multi-day dual sports. But the hesitance is understandable.
I have a 90 454SS truck. Would love to have almost any year\motor configuration of a chevelle\camaro of that generation!
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