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I'm using Belray trans oil 85W...what's the perfered stuff ? |
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Preferred oil: Rotella 5w-40. or Amsoil 0w-40.
I can easily get a wrench on my upper subframe bolts. Just take the seat off, it only takes a second.
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Mike Sheetz OMRA #21AA What will I be riding next? Christini GG 300? '15 KTM 300 XC-W '08 EC 250 (Gone to new happy owner) Gran Prix Cycle LTR Suspension RB-Designs |
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I hate oil opinions and discussions. Don't laugh now, but I tried the Rotella, which BTW worked fabulously in my KTM, my GasGas didn't like it, didn't like Bel-Ray either, decided to try something I used to use years ago.........ATF, shifting improved and cut the clutch sqwalling considerably. And the stuff is cheap enough I change it every other ride, which to me is more important than what you use. Again, just my experience, not an endorsement.
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All these are valid points. As someone who was trying to sell GG's for years, I wish they would listen. Pointing out that there are other bikes that have problems to, is not the point. Those other bikes are what people are used to, they are going to get a pass on many of their problems. GasGas has to be better, especially if it's not going to be cheaper. The European mentality of "we build a great motorcycle and everyone should buy it regardless" is the problem. Americans need justification for their purchases. I've even seen the bike get blamed for the lack of mechanical skill by the owner, where if it was a Honda he would have blamed himself for that broken bolt or the engine that blew because it never had a top end.
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Yes the Gassers have faults but is it really any worse than any other manufacturere's? Cheers
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After getting blasted on many a fourms honda improved their valves and valve seats. Consumer products evolve when we the consumer brings to light what problems they had with the product, what they did and didn't like...what areas need improving. I called out what I didn't like about my product, what I think (IMHO) needs improving...should we all just stick our heads in the sand and take what we get without a word and thank out lucky stars that at least we don't have valve issues. "Yes the Gassers have faults but is it really any worse than any other manufacturere's?" To answer your question no, but I'm not on another manufacturere's bike and if I were I'd give feed back on it/them as well My thread is only constructive criticism directed at product improvement |
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