3) Pour new gear oil of the specified type through the filler hole until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler hole. My reason for switching to synthetic was because I herd that it reduced the "clunking" sound when shifting. 51 Posts .

Any recomendations on an oil additive? For engines with over 75K miles. I burned oil like crazy until I switched back to a heavier viscosity. Make darn sure the old filter gasket comes off with the old filter. Guys. Ive heared horror stories of those who didnt remove it.To reiterate what someone said up above: tighten 2 full turns as per owners manual. He said all the manufactures are starting to come out with a general oil of 10w30 weight.MotorcycleForums.net is the leading motorcycle forum for news, specs, reviews and discussions, including road and sport, classic and dirt bikes. I went to Walmart and got Mobile 1. So I'm new to the shaft drive maintenance. IMHO, don't monkey around trying to cheap your way out of an oil change. Am I reading it correctly? Oil in the site-glass is starting to look dark, ready to change the oil. So I'm looking at what I bought now and it's the High Mileage.

I just got the bike and I decided to change the gear oil. What's your pleasure? Happy wrenching!engine guards, chrome oil cap, quick release saddle bags, chrome neck covers, DJ drive.

Mobile one is for cars.Get a synthetic formulated for motorcycle use.

engine guards, chrome oil cap, quick release saddle bags, chrome neck covers, DJ drive. For engines with over 75K miles. Whether normal or synthetic will not make any difference to the performance. It made a big difference! I always have used 20W50 in my region, for ALL my bikes. or not to bother? When I bought the bike a month ago, it had 1600 miles on it, it now has about 2000, the oil in the site-glass is just starting to turn color, still pretty much clear w/ a hint of brown.I think as long as it is clean and non-energy conserving it should be good. I've seen a thread on Suzuki oil change but it didn't address the fact that the manual states that oil changes should be changed every 600mi. :bluethum:Should the oil filter be tightened as an automobile?according to service manual, ( dont forget to take some of the oil and lightly coat new filter gasket)you hand tighten until gasket contacts metal(MAKE SURE OLD GASKET CAME OFF WITH OLD FILTER) and then turn with wrench 2 full turns. Search "synthetic" for all you can swallow. It did not work well. will do man....what oil filter is good for me for the price of course? IMO, yes, as long as you stick with the correct weight (or slightly heavier, depending on availability). Replace the oil once a year at least. Can I use it? I used the rotella T-6. AMSOIL MCF is recommended for Honda®, Kawasaki®, Yamaha®, Suzuki®, BMW®, Husqvarna®, Victory® and other motorcycles where 10W-40 or 20W-40 engine oils or SAE 80W/90, GL-1 gear oils are used. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I did switch to Mobil 1, and if you do, just make sure it is the motorcycle oil marked as 4T. Yep, the oil was low, and the low end of the bike made noise. JavaScript is disabled. It's 10W-40 Fully Synthetic. The FA50 should only have 10w30 oil. Thanks for the advice ER. My thought was that I didn't want to swap regular for synthetic until it was well past break in. I didn't realize the different versions. Not knowing the full history of the bike and close inspection looks as though the oil has never been changed. The manual says to use Suzuki oil, but I've read somewhere that Mobil 1 is better.Aargh. JavaScript is disabled. Engines love clean oil. My lhs said to go with 10w30 full synthetic, which I did. I did my first last week and went 1 3/4 turns.O.K., I went with Shell Rotella T (Dino, White bottle) 15-W-40Anytime you buy a USED car or bike, change the oil immediately, because you never know. Would it be advisable to change the rear-end gear oil before I head out ? While I have your attention, another question. Hey thanks a lot ER.....I got it now. SO, after about 1000 miles, I decide to change the BLACK oil. Well, the bike takes about 3.7 quarts, and I only got 2.5 quarts out of it!! I have about 6K miles on my bike (03 Volusia) and amd getting ready to hit the road for about 2500 Miles. That's a question with much debate. Which all seems odd to me, because most of the research I have done has advised not to use 10-W-40 on any bike that has a wet clutch. I didn't realize the different versions. it only takes a few minutes, so let's change the oil and keep your baby happy. ), but your final drive needs love too! I've seen a thread on Suzuki oil change but it didn't address the fact that the manual states that oil changes should be changed every 600mi. changing your final drive oil you know you have to change your motor oil (you DO know that, right? As you have probably read there are plusses to using the synthetic stuff such as clinging better to the metal when not running so less friction on start up. Gear Oil Replacement. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 30, 2008. The gear train sits in the oil and so does the clutch. I put it on the side stand and pulled the drain plug.

Is Mobil 1 synthetic oil ok? Too much oil will cause problems so measure carefully. Has no owners manual. or not to bother? Use the proper oil for the proper application and you can't go wrong. I've been reading a lot of threads about oil here in this forum and others as well, and am still undecided about which brand and weight to use. It meets SAE 80W/90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended for transmissions on both 4- and 2-stroke motorcycles.

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