Just bought this bike and just got back from riding a dirt bike for the first time ever! So much fun. Anyways I was wondering what kind of oil I should run? The previous owner said he used Maxima Castor. I’m pretty sure the local shop carries Maxima products and looking online, there seems to be several oils to choose from. I’m confused, is Castor really best for my application when I am much too new to actually get anywhere close to the potential of the bike? I mean I feel like I’m in too low of a gear most times because I’m afraid of the power. The shop might carry Klotz and other popular brands if that affects the decision. I am definitely going to ask them for help also. I just would like your opinions as well.
Also what is everyone running for chain lube? I’m thinking clean with wd40 and lube with Maxima chain wax. Is this good SOP? The previous owner said he only uses wd40 to clean/lube. He claims he’s been around bikes for 30 years and he doesn’t have faster wear doing so. Says the wax attracts dirt and in his opinion makes chain wear faster. Just weird to me since I know wd40 is more of a cleaner than lubricant but if I lube it every ride like he says, maybe I’d have no issues also.
For clutch fluid the previous owner said he runs Castrol 80w-90 gear oil. I couldn’t help but notice this has limited slip additive. Is that a problem? I have Lucas 75w-90 synthetic that I could use if that would suffice. I saw some of you using atf type-f as well. Where would I find that and what brand?
Now onto the air filter. What would I use to clean and lube with?
Anything else I might be missing? Thanks all!
Also what is everyone running for chain lube? I’m thinking clean with wd40 and lube with Maxima chain wax. Is this good SOP? The previous owner said he only uses wd40 to clean/lube. He claims he’s been around bikes for 30 years and he doesn’t have faster wear doing so. Says the wax attracts dirt and in his opinion makes chain wear faster. Just weird to me since I know wd40 is more of a cleaner than lubricant but if I lube it every ride like he says, maybe I’d have no issues also.
For clutch fluid the previous owner said he runs Castrol 80w-90 gear oil. I couldn’t help but notice this has limited slip additive. Is that a problem? I have Lucas 75w-90 synthetic that I could use if that would suffice. I saw some of you using atf type-f as well. Where would I find that and what brand?
Now onto the air filter. What would I use to clean and lube with?
Anything else I might be missing? Thanks all!