Engine/Transmission Oil

[Nandy]

This does not makes sense to me but looking at my clymer book I get the impression that the engine and transmission oil is the same. In other words, the engine oil also flows to the transmission. Is this correct? To me it would be mind bugling....
Thanks y'all!

[Steve]

Yes, that is true. That is why the oil change interval is considerably less for bikes than it is for cars.

The recommended interval is about 2,000 miles, many do it more frequently.

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[DanTheMan]

This does not makes sense to me but looking at my clymer book I get the impression that the engine and transmission oil is the same. In other words, the engine oil also flows to the transmission. Is this correct? To me it would be mind bugling....
Thanks y'all!

I hope your mind doesn't "bugle" too much at this news, but yes, engine and tranny share the same oil (some cars also share this trait, such as the sidewinder front wheel drive original Minis and MG 1100s). The primary and secondary drives on shaft drive models use 90 weight hypoid gear oil.

[Nandy]

Ok, thanks much!!!! BTW, I was refering to the 750, I assume the 550 then does the same... Thanks!!!

[Steve]

That would be correct.

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[Buster-boy]

My 850 does too. What I can't stand is that dammned window you have to look through to check the oil level. I can never see it!! I usually wait until I hear my cam chain rattle, then I add some. Why couldn't they just put a dipstick on the dumb thing?

But anyway, yeah, they're all correct. I think most guys change it every season too, just to be safe. These old gals need all the help they can get!!

[Nandy]

The problem with the windows is that either is empty or overfilled. Of course one shoud just assume is empty but I wasnt even sure I was seeing oil or not.

[gpd211]

I think most guys change it every season too, just to be safe. These old gals need all the help they can get!!

I would hope so. 2000 miles in a year? Is it really worth having a bike if that's all it gets ridden?

Sounds like Harley owners to me

[DanTheMan]

So far, this year (season) I have changed my oil 5 times. I change oil at least every 2k miles. Once a season? That schedule is for weekend warriors that don't go anywhere much. There are times also, that my window isn't full or empty, it's in between. When I put my bike on the centrestand it's easy enough to see the level of the oil.

[Steve]

I am really happy that my Wing goes farther than 2,000 miles on an oil change.

In the last year, I have logged over 27,000 miles.

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