Aaron420e
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2008 Keeway F-ACT Racing
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Post by Aaron420e on Feb 16, 2012 13:48:39 GMT -5
I was just wondering when you should change the gear oil. It has been 1500 miles since the last time it was changed. Should I change it out for some fresh oil or let it go until xxxx miles. By the way this is the oil I am using.  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 16, 2012 13:58:36 GMT -5
I'd say about 2,500 miles is when it should be changed. I use synthetic and I've neglected mine in the past for as much as around 5,000 miles and it came out like new. Still, it takes so little and it's very easy to do, so I prefer to change it more often than that for peace of mind. Maintenance guidelines... 49ccscoot.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=basicstuff&action=display&thread=344 |
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Aaron420e
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Post by Aaron420e on Feb 16, 2012 14:10:31 GMT -5
:thumb: Thanks Vert.
I was going to change it but, I'll wait another 1000. :burnout:
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Post by Goosey on Feb 16, 2012 15:57:08 GMT -5
I usually just change them both out as a spring thing.
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Post by Fox on Feb 16, 2012 16:09:08 GMT -5
I recommend changing it out every 2000-2500 miles not because the gear oil goes bad but because it gets little micro metal pieces in it from normal wear. If it had a filter then it would probably last for the life of the engine especially if you use synthetic stuff.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Feb 16, 2012 17:39:58 GMT -5
i change mine out every 2000 miles
but then again i also do a basic service every 2000 miles on my zuma
and being you should check your trans oil at 2000 miles and the only way to check it is to drain it and measure it
well i drain it out see how much is in there and just put a 1/2 cup of fresh oil in (the zuma calls for 110 cc 1/2 cup is 118 cc
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Aaron420e
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Post by Aaron420e on Feb 16, 2012 19:26:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys....
Y'all are just so damn helpful. :thumb:
You ask... And you shall reciev.
PS: I looked on the bottle and I'm not sure if its synthetic, it don't say. It just says 80w transmission oil. Is that what I should be using? I picked it up at the local scoot shop (Beyond The Limits).
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Post by Fox on Feb 16, 2012 21:29:07 GMT -5
80W is the right stuff. Non-synthetic gear oil smells different and looks different than motor oil.
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Post by shakerdriver on Feb 16, 2012 21:35:23 GMT -5
There's a better scoot shop up on earl ave across from Von tobels Aaron. It just opened a few weeks ago.
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Aaron420e
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Post by Aaron420e on Feb 17, 2012 5:35:23 GMT -5
There's a better scoot shop up on earl ave across from Von tobels Aaron. It just opened a few weeks ago. ♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠ @ shakerdriver: What is the name? Do you remember? I'll have to check that place out. ☺ ♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣♣ @ Fox: The gear oil is a red color. Is that synthetic? |
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Post by lshigham on Feb 17, 2012 5:40:09 GMT -5
That Bell Ray stuff is synthetic, I used to use it. Has a really strange smell too!
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Aaron420e
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Post by Aaron420e on Feb 17, 2012 5:47:39 GMT -5
That Bell Ray stuff is synthetic, I used to use it. Has a really strange smell too! Thanks for the info Ish... can I call you that for short. It does have a weird smell. I like the Bel Ray bottle. It has its own built in pour spout. |
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Post by 49ccsofdestruction on Feb 17, 2012 16:16:40 GMT -5
that jug of makers mark outta have you lubed up enuf!!!
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vvtr
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Post by vvtr on Feb 17, 2012 16:55:07 GMT -5
phoooo!!! old gear oil really stinks! ive been using a light liquid ptfe stuff for a while now. i get it from work so it's free  supposed to be zero wear |
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Post by Fox on Feb 17, 2012 17:45:34 GMT -5
If it's red then it may be transmission fluid for a car but if it says 80W then it's probably synthetic gear oil. I never use synthetic so not sure what color it is. Looking at the Bel-Ray bottle it looks like it's made for geared bikes with manual shift transmissions so I think it's probably good stuff and will work fine in your gear box.
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