Hi guys, so I just want to make sure after the oil nightmare. I'm changing the final drive. Im gonna put super tech 80W-90 gear lubricant GL-5. Says extreme pressure formulation. Thumbs up on this stuff? Or no. Jim
ghostrider990 said:No scientific proof, but I personally stay away from the Walmart brand.
Used Kawi Diff lube for the first 25k.
Just switched to Mobil1 Full syn when the Kawi bottle ran dry.
No discernible difference in rideability or anything else, but I like synthetic products, and Mobil1 never lets me down.
gr
ghostrider990 said:No scientific proof, but I personally stay away from the Walmart brand.
Used Kawi Diff lube for the first 25k.
Just switched to Mobil1 Full syn when the Kawi bottle ran dry.
No discernible difference in rideability or anything else, but I like synthetic products, and Mobil1 never lets me down.
gr
Tundra said:ghostrider990 said:No scientific proof, but I personally stay away from the Walmart brand.
Used Kawi Diff lube for the first 25k.
Just switched to Mobil1 Full syn when the Kawi bottle ran dry.
No discernible difference in rideability or anything else, but I like synthetic products, and Mobil1 never lets me down.
gr
What weight is the Mobil-1?
Dirtwiz said:I use the Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90 also and drain and fill it with each oil change at 5,000 miles. I know its overkill but I already have the drain pan out and it only takes a minute. I fill with a ketchup type squeeze bottle so super easy. It took a number of changes before the original grey color finally went away. Now it looks clean when I drain it. Makes me feel good when its fresh looking so why not.
ghostrider990 said:No scientific proof, but I personally stay away from the Walmart brand.
Used Kawi Diff lube for the first 25k.
Just switched to Mobil1 Full syn when the Kawi bottle ran dry.
No discernible difference in rideability or anything else, but I like synthetic products, and Mobil1 never lets me down.
gr
I picked up the Mobile-1 75w90 full synthetic today for just $12.00 bucks at my local AutoZone auto parts store. That's cheap enough for me. Good brand name, good protection.75w-90 i believe. Perfectly adequate for Synthetic. Readily available everywhere, but not particularly cheap.
A little goes a long way for the Final Drive. I too change my final drive fluid when I change the engine, at about 5k miles. :great:
As for some non-scientific testing, these are interesting, particularly in reference to the Amazon Basics oils that on the market now. If you watch carefully, one of the testers points out that Warren Industries (one of the oldest oil producers in the U.S.) is the manufacturer of both Supertech AND Amazon branded oils. :-\
Also, worth while noting that both Amazon and Supertech are rated for SN Plus API rating, where M1 is only SN rated. The motorcycle specific oils may have different ratings, specs, and results. But this is an interesting set of outcomes.
Keep in mind, that these videos are not Final Drive oils, they are engine oils.
I merely posted these to compare brands, as i was the first to disparage the Supertech.
I still won't use a cheaper oil, that has only been on the market a short time.
I'm familiar with M1 brands, have used them extensively in my own vehicles, and I feel safe using them under the operating conditions I frequent.
gr
I too change my final drive fluid when I change the engine, at about 5k miles.
I use the Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90 also and drain and fill it with each oil change at 5,000 miles. I know its overkill but I already have the drain pan out and it only takes a minute. I fill with a ketchup type squeeze bottle so super easy. It took a number of changes before the original grey color finally went away. Now it looks clean when I drain it. Makes me feel good when its fresh looking so why not.
Amen to that. Fluids are the life blood of our machines. Cheap insurance and makes me feel good. I ride it hard and maintain it well.I use the Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90 also and drain and fill it with each oil change at 5,000 miles. I know its overkill but I already have the drain pan out and it only takes a minute. I fill with a ketchup type squeeze bottle so super easy. It took a number of changes before the original grey color finally went away. Now it looks clean when I drain it. Makes me feel good when its fresh looking so why not.