type F transmission fluid or oil?

kx all the way · 03-03-2008

should I use transmission fluid or oil in my kx 100 and my rm 80. Is it better in the clutch or not. Does it make it run better? Is my kx 100 supposed to have transmission oil in it? I put sae 10-40w in it and the clutch keep slipping. It had oil in it before.

leaper · 03-04-2008

use normal motorbike gearbox oil.

KDXGarage · 03-04-2008

NO!!!!! F type oil solves EVERYTHING!!!!!!

Just kidding. Try a motorcycle oil for your motorcycle.

RichLockyer · 03-05-2008

ATF's primary purpose is as a hydraulic fluid.
It is good for the clutch (basically the same type of clutch used in an automatic trans), but it's not so good on the gears in a bike. Automatic tranny gears are completely different... helical cut, planetary gear sets...

Stick with the factory recommended weight and type of oil.

damonkmx125 · 03-05-2008

lol i use 5w30 transmission oil in my kmx125 and once ii ran out so i put ATF in it and was liike my gears were stuck together with syrup woops

03-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
kx all the way Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 75	type F transmission fluid or oil? should I use transmission fluid or oil in my kx 100 and my rm 80. Is it better in the clutch or not. Does it make it run better? Is my kx 100 supposed to have transmission oil in it? I put sae 10-40w in it and the clutch keep slipping. It had oil in it before.

03-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
KDXGarage Hey, lemme ride your bike BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: AL, USA Posts: 1,849	NO!!!!! F type oil solves EVERYTHING!!!!!! Just kidding. Try a motorcycle oil for your motorcycle. __________________ DO NOT e-mail me asking for a pdf of a manual!! Get a Freaking JOB like I did, and buy one!

03-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	ATF's primary purpose is as a hydraulic fluid. It is good for the clutch (basically the same type of clutch used in an automatic trans), but it's not so good on the gears in a bike. Automatic tranny gears are completely different... helical cut, planetary gear sets... Stick with the factory recommended weight and type of oil. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

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leaper Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 16	use normal motorbike gearbox oil.

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damonkmx125 Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 51	lol i use 5w30 transmission oil in my kmx125 and once ii ran out so i put ATF in it and was liike my gears were stuck together with syrup woops

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