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Title: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on October 17, 2013, 09:51:15 PM

My LIKE 200i owner's manual stipulates SAE 90 gear oil.
I'm using Honda Pro 80W90 gear oil at present (recommended by my dealer service manager)
For winter riding here in Ohio (temps 5-F > 20-F frequently) should I be using a different gear oil ?
I've used RedLine Gear oil in a 4 sp. manual VW Bus in the winter with much easier shifting.....
Is there such an oil for scoot gears?
Thanks, Stig

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: MassScoot on October 17, 2013, 10:19:36 PM

Stig: No worries my friend. You're all set @ 75-90 tranny oil. I'm a Amsoil fanboy myself, but it's not cheap or easy to find. Go to your local Auto Zone & pick-up either some Royal Purple or some Mobil 1 & don't look back!

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: mrmike on October 17, 2013, 10:58:05 PM

I agree with MassScoot. If you use a good quality 75-90 Synthetic you're all set year round.

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: blue on October 18, 2013, 12:29:31 AM

x3 you all good

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: Vivo on October 18, 2013, 01:48:11 AM

Stig, it won't work if you get beamed up by aliens again... use what they use in space shuttles...

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: MassScoot on October 18, 2013, 11:29:55 AM

Stig: I received your PM. This is the Amsoil 75W-90W synthetic gear oil I use here:


http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube/?code=FGRQT-EA (http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube/?code=FGRQT-EA)

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on October 18, 2013, 07:57:25 PM

Quote from: MassScoot on October 18, 2013, 11:29:55 AM

Stig: I received your PM. This is the Amsoil 75W-90W synthetic gear oil I use here:


http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube/?code=FGRQT-EA (http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube/?code=FGRQT-EA)

Thank you!

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: MassScoot on October 18, 2013, 08:38:30 PM

Stig: I also use Amsoil 10W-40W scooter oil here:

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/4-stroke/formula-4-stroke-synthetic-10w-40-scooter-oil/ (http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/4-stroke/formula-4-stroke-synthetic-10w-40-scooter-oil/)

But I think you mentioned you were going to buy this anyway. Try & find a dealer on Amsoil's website. You'll save a few bucks. I bought 2 cases of engine oil, then a case of tranny oil last year. You'll be all set! I also like Mobil 1 as well, which you can find anywhere.

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: TroutBum on October 18, 2013, 09:44:12 PM

What the others have said. I use BMW motorcycle gear oil 80W/90 synthetic year round.

Title: Re: Winter Weight Gear Oil ??
Post by: kingkymco125 on October 22, 2013, 01:57:30 AM

My dealer uses nothing but AMS Oil for all their bikes they sell and service. AMS is good stuff. This is what the mechanic at the dealership uses on my bike.