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Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 11, 2013 0:44:32 GMT -5
I use 75/  synthetic in my final drive. Never had a problem and looked flawless. I took the rear tire shaft out of my last engine and no probs. 80/ is just as good, IMO. |
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Post by sailracer on Jul 11, 2013 4:19:40 GMT -5
[replyingto=prodigit]prodigit[/replyingto]What kind of gears let go a lot of flakes? I've been working on all kinds of industrial gearboxes for 30 years. The only gears that shread are the bronze helical gears not found in scooters or cars.These gears are all hardened, and a scooter lacks the power needed to wear them out.I dissassembled a scooter transmission at 10,000 miles,No wear on the gears, the bearings were perfect and the oil was as good as the day I put it in. And there were no shavings or flakes.just a litttle darker
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Post by sailracer on Jul 11, 2013 4:21:44 GMT -5
With normal riding, there is no need to change the gear oil at 3000 mile intervals. It is a waste of money.Simply keep the level in check.A good weight oil is good for around 60,000 miles. |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 11, 2013 8:53:15 GMT -5
[replyingto=salracer]sailracer[/replyingto]I agree,,it needs to be changed once early after break in just to be sure,,then after that it can go a long time!
I change mine every few thousand just cause it gives me something to do,,and Im anal like that ;D
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 11, 2013 8:56:30 GMT -5
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]Cycle shops are snake oil shops...even the pros know that...lol
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Post by brandjur on Jul 11, 2013 13:11:16 GMT -5
[replyingto=salracer]sailracer[/replyingto]I agree. There is no need for short mileage change intervals. I changed mine twice to "flush" out the original oil (150 miles in between). These gear oils are designed for much more torque, heat, and mileage.
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Post by domindart on Jul 11, 2013 20:29:53 GMT -5
Money is so tight right now I may wait till next time..
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Post by sailracer on Jul 11, 2013 21:12:05 GMT -5
I really wouldn't lose any sleep over it.You should be just fine.Change it when you can get some good gear oil & than, just check it every so often, No Worries mate!!  |
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Post by domindart on Jul 11, 2013 21:21:05 GMT -5
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Post by prodigit on Jul 12, 2013 0:16:16 GMT -5
What kind of gears let go a lot of flakes? I've been working on all kinds of industrial gearboxes for 30 years. The only gears that shread are the bronze helical gears not found in scooters or cars.These gears are all hardened, and a scooter lacks the power needed to wear them out.I dissassembled a scooter transmission at 10,000 miles,No wear on the gears, the bearings were perfect and the oil was as good as the day I put it in. And there were no shavings or flakes.just a litttle darker On my ATM50, and EVO150, there where a lot of metallic flakes in the transmission. When the gears are first used, a lot of the teeth need to settle in, burrs chip off too. |
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Post by alleyoop on Jul 12, 2013 0:24:31 GMT -5
Cycle shops are snake oil shops...even the pros know that...lol Problem is there are not to many of US left  We are a dieing breed But we try and pass it on to the younger crowd IF they are willing to listen ;D  Alleyoop |
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synthetic in my final drive. Never had a problem and looked flawless. I took the rear tire shaft out of my last engine and no probs. 80/
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