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Trans oil?

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99raptor:
Just bought a '01 k5 and it had no manual.What kind of oil for the trans/clutch how often to change?Thanx

Danger4u2:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php?action=search2

99raptor:
an answer is far more effective than referring to a search engine

redlined_KX500:
I run Dextron 3 ATF in my 97. Very smooth shifts and superb clutch action. Only downside is you need to change every other ride.  I just split my cases for inspection and everything looked brand new.

Previous owner used bel-gear saver I believe and shifting was very notchy when I first rode the bike.

I would suggest a little experimenting with synthetic gear oils then try dex3 and type F ATF and see which 1 your bike performs best with.

The manual calls for 800ml of SAE 10W/30 or 10W/40 motor oil. 

The ATF works great especially considering cleaning ability and clutch action.

Let us know what you and the bike decide on.

ebers17:
Don't ever run sae 10w/30 or 10w/40 if your serious about your stuff, for the once a month rider it might be ok.  But I tried it out and had nothing but problems, and I believe it even lead to some early over heating issues and even some questionable shifting.  It was the worse idea to try that stuff, I used it for about a month, and I only switched because I was changing my oil probably 3-4 times a week, almost every single ride and race.  I've heard good things though about the ATF stuff, but just after my experience with trying 10w stuff, I'll stick to the made maxima mtl stuff.   Just my 2 cents

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