ginge511 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi all Me 1st post in ages.What it is i was driving home today ,when i was up shifting through the gears it got stuck on 3rd on would not go into 4th.So i pulled over and manually forced it into 4th and everything was ok from then on in.Now I'm thinking i need an engine oil change?I have an aprilia rs 2001 125cc bike and got told that the pertol oil (2 stroke) is all i need for my bike?Is this true or do i need separate engine oil for the gears etc....?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Yes if they are a 2 stroke engine that is correct. Check you are using the recommended fuel:oil ratio and that you use a quality oil.2 stroke engines do not have a seperate oil chamber as they are designed for excellent power : weight performance by virtue of less engine components-- they wear out much quicker than 4 stroke engines -- in fact they use something around a gallon of oil per 1000 miles and are very likely to be banned in future---especially those on outboards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 there is some 2 stroke bikes that do use separate oil for the gearbox not sure which though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi,I think the RS125 does have a different oil for the gearbox.Have you got the owners handbook? It'll tell you if there's a different oil required.Is there a filler cap on the gearbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Personally I thought all 2 strokes used 4 stroke oil in the gearbox. Chris, I'll check the manual when I get home tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures.dyn?u=5834144qqq5828515so it appears there is a need for gearbox oil. Check where filler is and check the level--- do not overfill it.As said also use a full synthetic 2 stroke oil and allow time for engine to warm up -5 minutes.So next question is Ginge have you got a manual for this ??---if not please get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginge511 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 Sorted it all out yesterday What would happen if i (cough) accidentally overfilled it with oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 It could blow all the seals in the gearbox, you really should empty some out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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