Sythetic Gear Oil ?

Plato · 03-04-2006

I just changed oil at 6000, and I thought it might be a good time to change the Final Gear Case Oil since its been in there since the 600 mile service.

I realize pretty much any "Gl-5" gear oil will do, but I noticed Wally World sells a house brand SuperTech Synthetic Blend SAE 75W-90 gear lubricant (priced under $4.00 -so I'll probably start changing every 5-6k). Any opinions on that choice ?

MOM just says use a GL-5 Hypoid gear oil -SAE 90 for above 41F, and SAE 80 for below 41F. Guess no oil is needed if you just ride at 41F

Frankt07 · 03-04-2006

i just changed mine too at 4500 miles.
i went with an 85w-140 weight. i know its pretty thick, but its al they had and its synthetic. so im not worried about it
and yes, its Royal Purple gear oil

Builderrdu · 03-04-2006

Newbie to Kawasaki forum...I have a 05 mean streak that I changed the gear case at 600 mile to Mobil 1 synthetic 75w-90, original oil was very dark. I been noticing when I wash the Bike that I have seepage coming out and leaving residue on my rim?? I may have overfilled, doubt it, or I am wondering if the oil is too thin or not swelling the seals?? Anyone else experiencing this? Thanks

brother · 03-05-2006

I changed mine on my 01 Nomad at 7000 and it was dirty. The previous owner had changed it at 800. I changed it again at 9000 when I put a new rear tire on. I also used mobil synthetic. I hadn't had any problems yet.

1400pilot · 03-06-2006

I have used Goodwrench synthetic 80w90 in my final drive, since my first change, and I change my final drive lube every other oil change or every 4,500 miles, and no troubles at all

03-04-2006	#1 (permalink)
Plato Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 2,592	Sythetic Gear Oil ? I just changed oil at 6000, and I thought it might be a good time to change the Final Gear Case Oil since its been in there since the 600 mile service. I realize pretty much any "Gl-5" gear oil will do, but I noticed Wally World sells a house brand SuperTech Synthetic Blend SAE 75W-90 gear lubricant (priced under $4.00 -so I'll probably start changing every 5-6k). Any opinions on that choice ? MOM just says use a GL-5 Hypoid gear oil -SAE 90 for above 41F, and SAE 80 for below 41F. Guess no oil is needed if you just ride at 41F __________________ 05 Nomad/V&H Baggers/PCIII/Caddman Risers/Lights/Lowers/Chaps www.home.earthlink.net/~mthompson61

03-04-2006	#2 (permalink)
Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,020	i just changed mine too at 4500 miles. i went with an 85w-140 weight. i know its pretty thick, but its al they had and its synthetic. so im not worried about it and yes, its Royal Purple gear oil __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

03-04-2006	#3 (permalink)
Builderrdu Builderrdu BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, N.C. Posts: 42	Newbie to Kawasaki forum...I have a 05 mean streak that I changed the gear case at 600 mile to Mobil 1 synthetic 75w-90, original oil was very dark. I been noticing when I wash the Bike that I have seepage coming out and leaving residue on my rim?? I may have overfilled, doubt it, or I am wondering if the oil is too thin or not swelling the seals?? Anyone else experiencing this? Thanks __________________ Paul Beaudoin 05' Meanie "The Good we do no one remembers, The bad we do no one forgets!"

03-06-2006	#5 (permalink)
1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	I have used Goodwrench synthetic 80w90 in my final drive, since my first change, and I change my final drive lube every other oil change or every 4,500 miles, and no troubles at all __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

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03-05-2006	#4 (permalink)
brother Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 987	I changed mine on my 01 Nomad at 7000 and it was dirty. The previous owner had changed it at 800. I changed it again at 9000 when I put a new rear tire on. I also used mobil synthetic. I hadn't had any problems yet.

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