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Offline IcemanK5

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Sorry maybe a old question.
« on: May 11, 2009, 09:20:52 AM »
How much gear oil does the gear box hold on the 90 K5.

Did some hunting threw some old threads here and could not find a answer.

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 09:26:45 AM »
27.1 onces. I measured out 28 onces each time.
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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 09:35:44 AM »
Thanks thats what I needed to know.

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Offline KXcam22

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2009, 04:09:51 PM »
I just fill unitl the glass is just full, with the bike level on 2 wheels. Cam.

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2009, 12:55:07 AM »
I usually just dump a quart of ATF type F in and call it good.

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2009, 02:17:37 AM »
I usually just dump a quart of ATF type F in and call it good.

Yep not much differance between 28 to 32 onces. d**n I love that ATF type F in the gear box.
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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2009, 11:40:21 AM »
Are you serious about using a full quart? Sorry if I missed the sarcasm or if it is actually a good idea.

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2009, 12:23:39 PM »
Not any harm in it.  I always run my gearboxes with more than the alloted oil quantity. I am a more is better type. Cam.

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2009, 01:43:02 PM »
That makes since, thanks. When I take delivery of my 5-hunny. I'll do that.

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2009, 03:01:24 PM »
Naw, I'm serious.  That's all I do, drop a quart in and ride.  I change after every other ride also.  It's not too bad, seeing how that type F is fairly cheap.

Offline martinfan30

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2009, 03:52:01 PM »
Not any harm in it.  I always run my gearboxes with more than the alloted oil quantity. I am a more is better type. Cam.

Thats a good theory, but what about foaming with excess oil levels? Thats always a legit concern I think.
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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2009, 02:09:32 AM »
I can't see foaming being an issue in a dirt bike trans. Dirt bike trans (2-stroke) are not pressurized with oil and for the most part almost submerge in oil. Foaming can occur in auto engines due to an increased oil level which allows the crankshafts counter weights to whip the top layer of the oil and churns it into a froth. Aerated/pressurized oil will not lube the plain bearings found in four stroke engines.
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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2009, 02:35:12 AM »
Might just give the type F tran's oil a try....I have been reading the other thread about it.

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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2009, 02:53:24 AM »
Might just give the type F tran's oil a try....I have been reading the other thread about it.

Kurt

You'll love the ATF type f in the gear box. Better shifting and clutch action.
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Re: Sorry maybe a old question.
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2009, 03:54:05 AM »
Good, You change your gear oil every-other ride? Your just wasting money and oil in my opinion. What does it look like when you drain it? Probably no different than new.
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