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[eff]

I just quit using the Rotella this season. I'm running Amsoil 0W-40 now and love it. I always had a hard time finding neutral with the Rotella, but no issue now with the Amsoil.

[swazi_matt]

For those who cannot get rotella oil most agricultural diesel engine oils work pretty much the same. Just think you need to change it more often

I have used the recommended GRO 10-30 gearbox oil and belray gear saver oil and both work well

[noobi]

What are you guys paying for a gearbox full of oil? So for a litre I guess, I over full so I dont have 100ml of oil sitting around idle.

FYI, I pay 13NZD (10USD) for a 1L of Elf Moto Gearoil 10W-40
Or I can use Elf 4HP eco, 8NZD per L, which is a semi synthetic engine oil that all of the guys who I work with, MR Motorcycles, use in their 2 strokes, and 4 strokes.

[wence]

I use GRO gear oil and use 900ml. The 1000ml bottle costs about $25 bucks from memory.
Cheers Mark

[iancp5]

Originally Posted by eff

I just quit using the Rotella this season. I'm running Amsoil 0W-40 now and love it. I always had a hard time finding neutral with the Rotella, but no issue now with the Amsoil.

On that recommendation I'd use Rotella if I could get it here. I have no problem finding neutral and would like to find it less often!

In case other UK riders would like to find neutral as often as I do, I use Putoline Light Gear Oil. Clutch action is good.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by iancp5

On that recommendation I'd use Rotella if I could get it here. I have no problem finding neutral and would like to find it less often!

In case other UK riders would like to find neutral as often as I do, I use Putoline Light Gear Oil. Clutch action is good.

Got a good laugh out of that one,funny thing I hit more false nuetrals than I have in a long time at sundays slimefest/I mean district enduro after ratio riting 900cc of fresh t6 retella in sat.nite??( I think it was the muddy conditions!) Paid $19 for gallon so whats that?-$4.75 an oil change for slick shifting/no clutch squeal/chirping and best part I dont change it as often. I run it about 8-10 hours before draining

[einsteingarage]

I usually use Rotella but I have 2 qts of Hypoid Gear oil 80w90 kicking around.

Does anyone know if I could use this in the gearbox? I would think so but maybe some oil experts on here have an opinion.

[Zeal]

Synthetic gear oil designed for a 2T trasmission is the best choice.

Under heavy use oil with no friction modifiers will wear out the clutch. Rotella will break down quickly. In my experience it will smell burn after one ride.

Just a suggestion.

[swazi_matt]

Originally Posted by noobi

What are you guys paying for a gearbox full of oil? So for a litre I guess, I over full so I dont have 100ml of oil sitting around idle.

FYI, I pay 13NZD (10USD) for a 1L of Elf Moto Gearoil 10W-40
Or I can use Elf 4HP eco, 8NZD per L, which is a semi synthetic engine oil that all of the guys who I work with, MR Motorcycles, use in their 2 strokes, and 4 strokes.

we paying the equivalent of US$13 for a litre of gro racing oil or belray gear saver

[bchatt]

Originally Posted by einsteingarage

I usually use Rotella but I have 2 qts of Hypoid Gear oil 80w90 kicking around.

Does anyone know if I could use this in the gearbox? I would think so but maybe some oil experts on here have an opinion.

I would definately not use hypoid 80/90 gear oil. It is designed for heavy diffs and gearboxes (cars, trucks). It is much too thick for bike gearboxes - your clutch will drag hugely with that stuff.