what oil to run in 84 tecate transmission

[2quicktecate]

please le t me know asap. going riding tomorrow. my friend told me to run maxima 85 but my clutch is actin funny and i have gear whining noise.

[nd4speed]

I run 80w Golden Spectro.

I am trying ATF type F right now.

Both work.

[2quicktecate]

ok cool, thanks. how is the type f?

[2quicktecate]

does your tecate have any whining noise?

[joe_f7]

i use amsoil 10-40 motorcycle oil in my 86

[2quicktecate]

i use amsoil 10-40 motorcycle oil in my 86

the service manual says 10-40. but my friend that works at a kaw shop says the 85. i just think the 85w makes my tranny noisy, so i guess i'll try 10-40. also i'm interested how the atf type f works

[ccdhowell]

I use Castrol MTX synthetic 80w85 in mine and it works great. Actually most everything I've put in it has worked at least okay. Type F atf is a good alternative to dedicated trans fluid, just change it often. Be sure to get the Type F fluid!

Enjoy your ride.


Chris

[2quicktecate]

thanks chris. i cant wait to get this thing in the sand and on the open trails. it had a built motor on it when i got it and it was scary fast, the piston was a little scuffed up so i pulled it to be freshened up. now i have a stocker on it for the time being, not quite as fast but fun. the trans noise is buggin me though, and i don't remember the built ported motor whining through the gears. i guess i really don't care if i hurt this motor/trans. it was a sleeved rebuilt ebay motor i scored for a 100 bucks.

[cr480r]

Atf has always worked for me... I have have used both Type F and mercon/dextron with no issues.... I change it after every serious ride... shifting is great and the clutch action is flawless...

[nd4speed]

The type F seems fine to me but is very thin and I would not run it for an entire season like I would an 80w/85w.

I am using the type F to flush my trans because it is cheap and I had water in it due to a bad water pump seal.

[2quicktecate]

i kept the 80 in. i think i have a bad bearing in my trans. the bike ran great this whole weekend, just sounded supercharged. got to wax on a few 2 wheelers...

[ccdhowell]

It may just be varnish on the bearings. You may try a little carb cleaner in the trans for several short term changes.

Chris

[2quicktecate]

right on thanks. my buddy cracked my frame when he jumped it 35 feet in the sand. so it will need to get welded and gusseted.