Hey guys just made a huge up grade from a 1984 atc 70 to a 1986 Atc 200x (boy am i happy). Its in great shape, tears around nicely, and only has a few flaws to work out that i'll fix as I ride it. But My main question is, How do i change the oil? Been working on cars all my life, but new to the sport wheelers. i've heard theres 2 different ways to drain the oil on this machine so which is best?

And what kind of oil should i be putting back in? Its a wet clutch set up so do i need any special Honda oil w/ friction modifier? thanks guys! i'll get some pictures up tomorrow once it gets light out.

 

Theres a 17mm plug on the right side just forward of the foot peg and just under the rear brake pedal. I use Castrol motor oil, but Honda oil is prolly better.

 

Yep. I see it now. So it just takes regular motor oil? And i'm wondering about these Air shocks on the front to...Theres still fluid in them i assume? and what PSI should i charge these to? The rear shock doesn't seem to be leaking anything and its working fine, so i'm going to leave that one alone.

 

The manual says 0 psi is normal lol. I put about 5 psi in mine, it extended them out a lil. But the seals are trashed, so I didnt figure it would hurt. But dont use any motor oil with graphite in it.

 

Hmm. Well my front shocks are dry as can be when i peel the boot back so the seals Are A okay. I put around 6 PSI in them but not to worried if it leaks out then, if its supposed to be 0.