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Old 05-11-2010, 08:48 AM
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Default Transmission oil and engine oil same?
Are the transmission oil and engine oil the same?
-Someone told me this, but i just had to verify.
 
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Old 05-11-2010, 09:20 AM
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Yes.
Motul 5100 10-40 is my flavor.
 
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Old 05-11-2010, 10:25 AM
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yes, maxima syn-blend 10-40
 
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Old 05-11-2010, 05:05 PM
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Yes, Royal Purple MaxCycle 10w-40 is my flav.

See a pattern.
 
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Old 05-11-2010, 07:30 PM
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I'd recommend to you a factory service manual. Many secrets will be revealed
 
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Old 05-11-2010, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HeavyFuel
I'd recommend to you a factory service manual. Many secrets will be revealed
Anyone have one in PDF?
 
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Old 05-11-2010, 08:27 PM
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If i shift my transmission and sometimes doesn't shift into next gear or comes out of gear does that mean i need to change the oil?
 
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Originally Posted by 09klx
Anyone have one in PDF?
Right there in a sticky on the front page

https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...ad.php?t=32247
 
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Old 05-11-2010, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 09klx
If i shift my transmission and sometimes doesn't shift into next gear or comes out of gear does that mean i need to change the oil?
Clean oil usually helps the bike shift smoother.
 
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what gears is it. this bike is nortorious for having a ****ty shift star. 1st to 2nd can do it from time to time and its not the oil.
 
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