Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have tried to search this but couldn't get anything useful.. I noticed that with my clutch in and in first gear that the bike still seems to drag (making the bike harder to push compared to in neutral) and some times i have problems getting the bike from neutral to first, and general gear changes seem clunky. After messing around with the clutch cable it hasn't made any difference, and i have read online that it maybe a good idea to change the engine oil, so i had a look at what oil to get Note: The bike was sat for a good month or so at the dealers... So I found:Motul 5100 ester based semi-syntheticandMotul 5100 4T Technosynthese oilbut them i wasn't sure which one to get, and one have any recommendations? Or any other oil?? I dont mind paying a high price for top quality oil..Thanks, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Fresh oil, and filter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 thanks but...which oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 i don't go for fancy oils, just regular changes, just don't get halfords own brands, anything by castrol etc should be more than adequate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decor58 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I use shell advance VSX. My Grandad recommended it to me and the bike runs well on it so will continue to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Check your manufacturers hand book for the correct oil grade. Get the one specific for your bike and don't worry too much about which brand - provided it is a branded oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 get a semi synthetic oil 10/40 but it wont solve the problem chances are the clutch basket is worn or the steel plates are warped slightly which causes the drag if you sit at traffic lights with the clutch pulled in and in gear it will get worse as the heat genarated by the drag will cause the plates to expand and drag more my clutch basket is worn badly from hard starts its the tabs on the clutch plates that cause notches in the basket and the plates dont release properly i stripped mine and smoothed the notches out but still doing it just not as bad i will be putting new steal plates in plus a new friction plates which will sort the problem out altogether the only way to check to see which of the two it is, is to strip and inspect just hope your not unlucky like me and its both!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Eek, so i guess putting it in neutral will slow down the process then?Ok so ill get some of then semi synth then, thanks. hope it helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Eek, so i guess putting it in neutral will slow down the process then? it only gets worse as it heats up but the hotter it gets the more warped the plates will become mine has been like it for 3 years now it doesnt mean it will get worse quickly just over time to get it in to neutral try blipping the throttle or just tap it in to neutral just before you come to a stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 ok i shall try that So the plan isLube clutch cableReplace oilTake back to garage if still persistent see if i can get it fixed for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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