Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:39 pm
Dont have a service manual have a 99 elite sa50. Doing a complete overhaul and need to know the right gear oil to use?
not gear oil
motor oil.
10w 30 i think
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Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:11 pm
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:14 pm
Refering to manual...page 2-6....MOTOR OIL.10 W 40....90cc's or 3.0 oz.See your service manual anytime at Wikispreedia....at the top of every page....click on links, eezy-peezy... 
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:18 pm
maybe 10w 30 is for michigan riders
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:35 pm
k one more question ill be putting my bbk on my scooter this weekend whats a good cylinder head temp range to look for? whats cold whats average and whats Lean?
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:37 pm
I had to let a scooter tech work on my Elite 80. The crank seal was leaking and I dont have the tools, so I opted to allow a professional (friend too) to make some money. Upon completion, he informed me that he put 80/90 gear oil in my trans. That is when I first discovered that the recommended oil is 10 W 40. Michigan riders probably safe with 10 W 30. swimmingfree probably using lard.
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:42 pm
motormike wrote: swimmingfree probably using lard.
bacon grease
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:44 pm
lolo123 wrote:k one more question ill be putting my bbk on my scooter this weekend whats a good cylinder head temp range to look for? whats cold whats average and whats Lean?
200 is cold and 400 is hot
somewhere in between is good.
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:46 pm
I use coconut oil mixed with pineapple juice. 
j/k. 
In reallity I am using gear oil, synthetic. I've used 10w40 too. I've used either or.
You can use what the manual says or try different oils depending on how 'adventurous' and 'daring' you might be.
Yes, my engine hasn't blown up yet.
No, I really wouldn't try and recommend the coconut oil/ pineapple mix.
j/k. In reallity I am using gear oil, synthetic. I've used 10w40 too. I've used either or.
You can use what the manual says or try different oils depending on how 'adventurous' and 'daring' you might be.
Yes, my engine hasn't blown up yet.
No, I really wouldn't try and recommend the coconut oil/ pineapple mix.
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:53 pm
do not use transmission fluid
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:31 am
lolo123 did ya find your service manual?
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... =11&t=2677
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... =11&t=2677
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:57 am
I use 10w40 Motorcycle Oil.
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:01 am
Hey is that an SB50?
Re: Whats the proper gear oil weight?
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:59 am
if you're inquiring on my avatar pic, yes it is! =).Feral_Sparky wrote:Hey is that an SB50?