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ATF as Gear Lube

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kx666:
KTM recomends ATF in the small bikes because of its cleaning abilities and it does not break down at very very high RPM (lets just say the cluch does not engage until 5000 RPM)

I was told of a long term effect this would have on big bikes but i cannt remember what is was...mabe an old wisetail?

i think it damaged the cluches on big bikes :?
Domonde Tech has proven to me to be the Sh*t (that is mostly comairing with motors apart)

hughes:
My clutch action improved with using ATF Type F, I have always used type F. I was told that Dexron 3 had some kind of friction mod. in it and it could have an effect on the clutch. My bike would miss 1st to 2nd up shift and down shift until I started using atf.

Johnniespeed:
I just changed to ATF yesterday.  I am going to try the Dexron for a while, as many of you are using type F, someone has to try the Dex.  I have always heard the rumor that using type F in GM transmissions will make the clutches bite firmer and that the Dexron makes the clutches engage smoother. Either way, I see no major harm going to happen . The bearings, gears and clutches are not going to suffer any lack of lubrication.  I have been using Spectro  Clutch saver and Belray Gear saver, both work just fine. I was hoping a side benifit will be better kickstart rachet engagement in cold weather. I have been riding that last few weekends, and the temperature has been about 35 to 40 degrees and my kickstart ratchet has been slipping until the engine gets hot.  Post more when I know more.

r1ray:
I've run type F in my 01' 500 and it works good. Its cheaper than gear saver, but you should change it more often.

Johnniespeed:
I always change the gear lube once a week when I clean the air filter. I typically ride on Saturdays and Sundays, so once a week seems about right.

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