Author Topic: Changing the oil (Read 2803 times)

SandToyz · « **on:** March 15, 2005, 03:01:22 AM »

Hi i'm going to change the oil for my motor, idon't have the book so how much i need?
thanks

TomL · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2005, 01:48:07 AM »

Should be about a quart. I'm not perfectly sure because I buy oil in the gallon jug and just fill it until it comes to the top of the window on the side of the case.

hughes · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2005, 02:55:56 AM »

My manual says 28 oz. Just shy of a quart. I use a funnel that has a measuring lines on the sides. After you fill it to your desired amount just open the check valve and fill. Pick this thing up at Wal-Mart. I use 80w Bel-Ray trans. oil.

James670X · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2005, 04:02:30 AM »

First of all I'm presuming that the oil change is for a KX500 (year?), secondly you're not actually changing the engine oil (again presuming your bike's a KX500) you are changing the transmission oil (engine oil is the oil you mix in with your gas), thirdly again assuming you have a KX500 (year?) the capacity should be 800ml (0.8L) and the recommended weight oil would be any 10W30, 10W40, 75W or 80W oil.

hughes · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2005, 04:22:25 AM »

Sand Toyz post was listed under the Maintenance & Technical kx500. So let's hope it was a 500.

SandToyz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2005, 08:20:17 AM »

Yes it is Kx500 2004

BrianSM · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2005, 11:29:17 AM »

after every day of race or practice I change my oil....10 w 40 is what I use......I like the 10W40 cause 70 percent of my upshifting is under full throttle or dam close to it also I never use a clutch... I find i miss shift more when using heavier oil as well the clutch seems more grabby

SandToyz · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2005, 06:42:43 AM »

thanx for the info guyz

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