86 250r gear oil [Archive]

brddog7683

11-17-2006, 01:25 PM

I just got the r a little while ago so I'm trying to learn whats best to use for gear oil, but I'm a little confused as to what weight oil to go with. I like the maxima lubricants or is there something better? Can someone guide me to a good synthetic oil to use and what weight to go with..thanks!
If it matters the bike is not stock, some of the mods are pipe,silencer,Reeds,K&N filter,36mm carb, hotrod crank and 30over piston.

Pete

11-17-2006, 02:21 PM

I'd run either ATF Type F, or Mobil 1 5w30

brddog7683

11-17-2006, 04:00 PM

thanks for the reply:beer

ceaserthethird

11-18-2006, 04:27 AM

I use AMSoil 10w40 100% synthetic - $8.99 at Gi Joes

sako

12-06-2006, 03:28 AM

i use belray gear saver in most of my bikes, is this ok in the old atc?

also what is the capacity? ('86 250r)

Fox250R

12-06-2006, 03:48 AM

hondaline 80w works great for me and its red! :)

Pete

12-06-2006, 12:59 PM

capacity = 1 quart

crackshot

12-06-2006, 03:22 PM

Synthetic will make your clutch slip bad. Don't use it.

Pete

12-06-2006, 08:33 PM

I have to disagree. I've run Mobil 1 synthetic in my R trannies when I can't find any ATF Type F since 1996. Drag alcohol big bore motors to stock bore trail ride motors, its a great oil and the clutch does not slip. It works great!

asc180

12-08-2006, 11:24 AM

ATF will work in these tranny's with no problem??

TtownJoeShow

12-08-2006, 11:31 AM

i use mobile1 10W30 and 10% lucas full synthetic and my clutch does not slip

crackshot

12-08-2006, 01:33 PM

ATF will work in these tranny's with no problem??

Yep and acutally the best. All tranny fluid is motor oil with a LOT of detergent in it.
It's good stuff.

asc180

12-08-2006, 01:50 PM

I will have to remeber that. When I get a motor for the R!!

Pete

12-08-2006, 05:49 PM

if you ever have an opportunity to see a car or truck automatic transmission taken apart, you will be very surprised at how much it looks like an ATV wet clutch.

Yamahondaman

12-08-2006, 07:08 PM

Good God !!!

sako

12-08-2006, 11:29 PM

capacity = 1 quart

I just changed the oil on my '86 250r,

I put about 500mils in an oil started to driblle out of the check oil screw.
I put the screw in and ended up putting about 750mils in,

does this sound about right?

TtownJoeShow

12-09-2006, 09:53 AM

nope, take the check screw back out n let it leak till it don't leek anymore, put the screw back in and runer for a bit then check it again.....you must of had some oil left in her, the Capacity is what it takes when the engine has been stripped down, just a change only drains like 90% or something like that

sako

12-09-2006, 06:24 PM

ok thanks for that. I did the oil change on level ground, but may there was still a few hundred mils in there.