Non-synthetic?
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Clutch could be at the end of its life. How old is it? Does your oil have frictions modifiers?.. That could be the problem.
i don't know how long the previous owner had used the clutch but I've used it for a year now. I read that if it says energy conserving on the oil bottle then it has friction modifiers. Mine says resource conserving would that also mean it has friction modifiers?
My guess is that it has friction modifiers. You might get away with using ATF type F to run/flush. Run a bit, drain, repeat.
Also make sure it is adjusted in clutch cover and have slack at lever.
Trans oil must be SM or less rating.
Also make sure it is adjusted in clutch cover and have slack at lever.
Trans oil must be SM or less rating.
Me personally, I would switch to a known brand or type that has been proven to work efficiently. I would do like Larry said. So to your local auto parts store and grab some Automatic tranny fluid (ATF) TYPE F. Its for cars/trucks vans, but works really well AND CHEAP! Drain your bike, fill this up. run it for a while and repeat the process. Just to get the other stuff out. I actually run ATF in my bike, just so you know im not telling you to run something I wouldnt. Are there other known types out ther? Yes but they are much more expensive than AF lol.
Neither of the two you show will work , notice they have a SN rating, must be SM or less. Last one looks like 140w gear/axle oil, do not use.
I have used atf also, you have to change it every 10/15 hours, depending on how you ride.
If it still slips after oil change then adjust inside clutch cover. Now to in online manual.
I have used atf also, you have to change it every 10/15 hours, depending on how you ride.
If it still slips after oil change then adjust inside clutch cover. Now to in online manual.
As to less than "SM" it would be like SG , S L or such. Leastwise here in US the "cheapest" oil available is non detergent straight weight 30, designed for autos built before 1930 or such, rated SA.
Anything rated SN has friction modifiers, do not use !!
Anything rated SN has friction modifiers, do not use !!
I couldn't find any type f ATF around here the only kind I could find said it was for trannys requiring type A and type CL I believe. But I did find some 10w-40 that says it is "guaranteed to meet or exceed car manufacturers warranty requirements where an API service SL, SM or SN and ILSAC GF-3, GF-4, or GF-5 is specified."
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You can use the ATF type F but you can also use what some places call motorcycle oil but you have to make sure it says its designed for wet clutches.
I was running Castrol Power 1 GPS Motorcycle Oil - 10W-40.
http://www.castrol.com/en_nz/new-ze...scooters/engine-oils/power1-brand/power1.html
http://www.castrol.com/en_nz/new-ze...scooters/engine-oils/power1-brand/power1.html
in that case, see if you can find Mobile 1 full synthetic 4T
best trans oil I've found yet.
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-1/mobil-1-4t-motorcycle-oil
- Superb shear stability can help resist viscosity shear down in high-performance engines and transmissions
- Exceptional thermal stability can help resist oxidation and high-temperature degradation
- Outstanding protection against wear of engine and transmission components
- Enhanced lubrication can help maintain maximum power and acceleration over the life of the engine
- Optimized wet-clutch performance
- Excellent low-temperature flow characteristics can help minimize engine wear during startup
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