250r gear oil ?

[robb]

what does everyone use for oil for the bottom end my bike is a 81 250r. thanks

[Fox250R]

i run hondaline red 80w...Im sure it would work for you as well..

[Fox250R]

opps i mean redline oil :) http://www.vacmotorsports.com/db/images/red-synth-gearoil_sm.jpg 80w

[russell56443]

Bel Ray Gear saver SAE75W,I have an 82 R.

[edog]

http://www.spectro-oils.com/

[ccdhowell]

Silkolene Medium Gear Oil, made for 2-stroke transmissions.

[vegas250rr]

http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/88/f1/80cb_2.JPG

[ceaserthethird]

wet clutch Safe - 10w-40

Cost $2 - $4 bucks depends where you get it ...

[nate b]

I use 10-30 or 10-40. motocraft, castrol or whatever I have laying around.

[vegas250rr]

arent 75W and 80W a little too thick???? I live in the desert and they reccomend 10-30

[dovesprings250R]

I run dumonde tech racing transmission oil. 80wt I believe. This stuff is really neat. Got turned on to it by my dealer and now I swear by it. It actually seemed to improve shifting.

[vegas250rr]

dove how ofton are you changing your oil >?

[dovesprings250R]

dove how ofton are you changing your oil >?

I replace my tranny oil every hard ride (a weekend at Rasor, day at dumont etc....) on my R. If it's an easy one dayer with no sand and hill climbing I'll go two rides.

[3leggeddog]

why wouldn't you run what honda designed to run in your 250r?i only run the honda 80w oil.it's designed for a 250r,by the company who designed the motor.

[vegas250rr]

why wouldn't you run what honda designed to run in your 250r?i only run the honda 80w oil.it's designed for a 250r,by the company who designed the motor.

well the HONDA manual I downloaded says to use 10-40 four stroke oil... so ummmm. yeah theres your answer

[vegas250rr]

here ya go

[russell56443]

I run the Bel Ray 75 because thats what my local multi dealer shop in my area told me to run,seems to work great for me??

[Billy Golightly]

I use ATF Type FA

[Huffa]

Here all, this oil has been talked to death on another cycle website I go on. I insist you try it, it is fantastic stuff AND cheap!!

I use it in my auto, cycles, atc's, mowers, everything!!

http://www.shell.com/home/Framework?siteId=rotella-en&FC2=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/press_release_2006/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/press_release_2006/cj-4_intro_1006.html

[TimSr]

well the HONDA manual I downloaded says to use 10-40 four stroke oil... so ummmm. yeah theres your answer

The modern 2 stroke ATV tranny oils are somehow measured different than standard motor oils. I have no idea how they come up with it, but their 80wt pours like a 10w40. If you were to go into an auto parts store and buy 80wt gear oil and use, it would pour like molassis, and your clutch would never let go. If you buy Honda 80wt oil, you wouldnt know it from 10w40 motor oil.


Here is a first! : Every post in this thread gives a recommendation that will work fine in your bike. Take your pick. My personal favorite for a 2 stroke gear box- Dollar General house brand 10w40 for $1.19 qt. Change it often with no worries about cost! But if you feel guilty about being cheap, there is always Blue Marble 10w40 at $8.00 qt!

[ChrisD]

I use 10w40 standard oil, not synthetic. I have always used it and always will. I have never blown a gear or bearing, nor has anyone else I have ever met. Fear is a powerful thing......