Shoot, I misread this the first time I think. If you are looking for oil to go in the gear case, then you can really use just about any motorcycle type oil. I always use the Bel Ray Gear Saver, I think it is usually straight 80 Weight. 20W40 or 20W50 is not a real popular oil as it just isn't spec'd for many engines.

 

I don't think I would use 80w oil, that seems to be to heavy. The manual saids to use 20w-40 which they do not make any more, so I use 20w-50. Amsoil should be ok. But you should look for oil that you can mix at 32-1. If this motor was completely rebuilt I would run 50-1 for at least a tank full. And remember let this quad warm up first before riding it. You must feel the head on the engine to make sure it is warm.

 

do you think it would be ok to mix the amsoil at 32-1 even to it says recomended at 50-1?

 

The best thing I could tell you to look at their web site and see if you could find out. I will see what I can find, I will let you know.

 

Oils like Gear Saver are MADE specifically for the tranny/clutch of the 2 stroke machines. If you have never run something like it, you should give it a shot, works great. Remember, most 4 strokes need to have a more viscous oil for the valve train, etc. but the gears/clutch don't really need the same consideration.

good advice on letting the engine warm up, not sure I would ever feel the head though. If it is truely up to operating temps it would be a little hot to the touch don't you think? Best to let it idle for a few minutes, then take it easy for a few at the beginning of your ride.

 

thanks for the info, and i was just looking on the klotz website to order some 20-50 and all the kinds they have say fourstroke oil, is this ok or should i try to find a 20-50 oil made for a two stroke

 

That's fine, I use Suzuki oil for a four stroke. I made a mistake, you will need 900L, which I think it might be close to one quart. Try not to over fill it. Good luck. Bill

 

I found out that you can mix Amsoil oil that you have to 32-1, but they said that mixing it at 50-1 you will get less smoke and a cleaner plug.

 

ok, ill give it a shot, ill probably still go with the 32-1 just to be safe, and i went with klotz 20-50 oil for the engine, ill be giving it its first good ride today so hopefully all goes well, and thanks for all the help

 

No prob, enjoy the ride. Always reminded me of being on an overgrown chainsaw.