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General => In General... => Topic started by: Green Fiend on June 15, 2011, 10:12:35 PM

Title: Transmission fluid
Post by: Green Fiend on June 15, 2011, 10:12:35 PM

Which is the best brand and weight for my kx 500. It's a new service bike and want to start break in with the best fluids. I know of no better place on the planet to ask this question. Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: 81cr450 on June 16, 2011, 01:44:02 AM

Heres a good thread with alot of oppinions, it is about atf as gear lube but people chime in about standard lubes as well

Oops link duh

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,2571.msg66214.html#msg66214

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: Motorrad on June 16, 2011, 04:19:51 AM

That topic has been beaten to death..

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

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: RoostDaddy on June 16, 2011, 11:51:57 PM

Not gonna debate it, but here is my opinion and you can take it or leave it.  Get a good quality oil from your local dealer that is designed for your bike.  My local shop just happens to be big on Bel-Ray, so I run their Gear Saver either 80w or 85w.  Although from the factory they came with the Kawasaki 10w40 or 10w30.

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: alward25 on June 17, 2011, 03:03:52 AM

The best possible way I can think of to break in your new, pretty, fresh Af 500 is to bring it to me and I will take care of it for you so you don't need to worry
 about such details :-D  I am a helper!!!

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: Motorrad on June 17, 2011, 03:18:57 AM

[quote author=RoostDaddy link=topic=9355.msg73277#msg73277   My local shop just happens to be big on Bel-Ray, so I run their Gear Saver either 80w or 85w.  Although from the factory they came with the Kawasaki 10w40 or 10w30.
[/quote]


Gear oil and motor oil viscosity are rated differant. Don't get the two confused..    If memory serves 10-40 is the same as 80/90wt...10-30 same as 80Wt. (all things warmed up and equal)

 Roostdaddy is correct. Stay away from ATF.  Once again my oppinion..

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: Green Fiend on June 18, 2011, 12:16:33 AM

Thanks Guys, I had read the post on ATF earlier, my conclusion on that is that If it was better the factory would recommend it. They build the trannies so seems like they would know a little about them, IMO. Just wanted to see what you guys were running successfully. I am Running Bell Ray Gear Saver in my 04. That's what the guy that owned the bike before me was putting in it. Haven't really put a ton of time on it so can't really tell anything about longevity. I run motorex in my 4T, obviously a different beast. Bel Ray 80wt it is. Thank you Guys

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: Big Yac on June 18, 2011, 02:46:36 AM

I started using Bel Ray Gearsaver in my 99 KX 500, got a killer deal on a few cases of Maxima MTL 80Wt about 5 years ago or so, I've been with MTL since and everything is fine.

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: Swe_K5_89 on June 18, 2011, 03:45:24 AM

I run ATF and have always done..   8-)

Title: Re: Transmission fluid
Post by: 1989kawasaki on June 18, 2011, 02:01:28 PM

i used the belray 80wt today at the track. good smooth shifting  :-D