questions on bigred 250

[threewheelin-feelin]

ok guys this is my first 250 bigred and my first ever shaft drive atv...my questions are what kind of diff fluid do i use? is regular 80w90 ok to use? what kind of engine oil should i use....i run valvoline 10w40 motorcycle oil in my 350x and was wondering if its ok to use in the red...also what is the correct size hose to use going from the tank petcock to the carb..and what size ball fits in the tow hitch...thanks guys

[Grindin' Gearz]

I realize I've got a Yamaha, but I use a hypoid 80 weight gear oil for the rear, and the same oil you use for the motor, as far as a trailer ball, I have a 1 5/8" (I believe, ill have to check) Reese ball, moves my landscaping trailer no prob! Good luck with your big red!

[Thorpe]

80 Hypoid is whats suppose to go in the BR diff, 3.3 ounces. 10w40 valvoline motorcycle oil is fine, and whatever size coupler your trailer has, is the size ball I think you would want to use...

[threewheelin-feelin]

can you get 80 hypoid at any autoparts store?