Final Drive Oil

[Zolton]

I see that in the FAQ Bin-O-Facts the forum recommends Mobil 1 or Penzoil synthetic oil for the final drive (as well as Yamaha's own brand). The closest I can get in my area is Amsoil 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube. Anyone see any problems using this in the FJR final drive? Might be a dumb question but I'd rather ask a dim witted question here and bear the wrath of the forum members than put something in my bike that should not ought to be put in. :dntknw:

BTW...the previous owner says he put "synthetic lube" in it the last change out at 10,000 km (12,000 km ago) and it looked pretty darkish when I drained it out. The Amsoil looks light and clear in the bottle.

 

[JamesK]

Any good quality synth gear lube will be fine, 75W-90 is the correct spec - so I don't see why you can't use the Amsoil one. I've used the BelRay & Motul synth gear lubes for a long time.

Mine comes out pretty decent looking after the recommended 16k miles.

 

[FJRBluesman]

I use just regular old dino juice works just fine.

 

[JamesK]

I use just regular old dino juice works just fine.

Yep, it's another oil thread

NERPT here we come

 

[Zolton]

I use just regular old dino juice works just fine.

Yep, it's another oil thread

NERPT here we come

LOL...I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. Answer received, message clear. 10-4 and out!

 

[jim oneill]

I get mine at Walmart, their Super Tech brand works fine at a fraction of the others cost