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Offline racedezertkx5

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what level should oil be
« on: January 24, 2009, 10:03:17 AM »
I just changed the oil in my 2000 kx 500 and the sight glass is at the half way mark, does anybody know the level it should be at  thanks

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Re: what level should oil be
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2009, 11:18:02 AM »
 Clymer M447-2  says middle of sight window (pg.66) 

 Recommended oil            Table 3  (pg.102)  SAE 10/30 or 10/40   (I'm not touching this one with a ten foot pole!)   

Capacity   clutch/tranny  Table 6  (pg.103)   KX 500 1983-on     800 cc's  or  27.1  fl.oz.

also found in Quick Reference Data (front of book) pgs. IX & XI
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Re: what level should oil be
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2009, 01:25:47 PM »
I used to run mine at the top of the window.  I feel better with more oil although it may not mean anything.  On my 450 it is advised to run more oil as it covers some of the bearings/bushings better that are located higher up in the trans and not actually immersed (or partially) in oil.  This is most likely not true for the KX but on the 450's they are going for min weight and thus reduce oil quantities to the min possible.  Cam.

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Re: what level should oil be
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2009, 03:54:12 PM »
my recently purchased oem kawasaki kx500 shopmanual says 850 cc
also the handbook says 850 ,so ill stick with it
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Offline GDubb

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Re: what level should oil be
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2009, 08:07:14 PM »
Sounds good to me! 850cc it is.... the more fluid the better. Well...   thats what my alcoholism tells me anyways.  :evil:


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Re: what level should oil be
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2009, 08:27:59 PM »
 :lol: :lol:  maybe consider to slow down on the boots ,and grab your k5 instead :wink:

im gunna blast my 2 sumo,s today after 1,5 month of sheer winter  :oops: :evil:
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Offline martinfan30

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Re: what level should oil be
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2009, 05:18:56 AM »
Synthetic in the gear box?

Does this engine use an oil filter? Forgive my newness, but I'm coming from an XR650.
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Neither are stock, and both are great desert bikes.

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Re: what level should oil be
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2009, 05:45:55 AM »
No filter, change oil often.
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