Aargee: What have you decided on the gearbox oil?
I know you are a big fan of Shell. Might as well consider to try other brands.
You have some very good options out there;
1. Motul 5100 (semi synthetic) - I have been using for more than 7 months now and it is absolutely amazing results. Goodwill Agencies has got stock.
2. AGIP 4T 10W40 (Fully Synthetic) - I'm using that on my Unicorn, recently took it for Horsley Hills trip, the transmission is butter smooth. You might want to contact Rajesh for the CAN.
Since you have just completed the run-in period, would advise to go for semi-synthetic. This would cater your requirement and it affordable.
Let me know what have you decided.
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I'm adding about 30ml per litre of petrol. I know its too much, but, since I don't have a side oil tank & sometimes I wide open, I don't want any mess up. Do you think I need to reduce the oil mix for my requirement?Originally posted by Sandeep_K_Ram View Post
Thanks Sandeep.
Oh!!! its not that bad; the plug can easily last for 10K Kms. I've been mixing 30 ml for, say about, 3 years & 20K kms now?Originally posted by Sandeep_K_Ram View PostAnyway - always carry a spare plug and the plug remover
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yup.Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
I haven't tried Shell. Previously I was using Power 1 and it was ok for the most part except that on longer rides the gears would harden up considerably after lot of shifts - especially on climbs and descent.Originally posted by aargee View Post
I am also considering a synthetic but will finish this fill of Agip first.
Wet/Dry coated plug - in the end, it can just foul the plug ...how much oil are you adding ? I know its running in period...still .. ?
Some pointers here :
Principles of 2-Stroke Jetting & Reading Spark Plugs
Century Performance Center, Inc. :: Spark Plug Reading
Anyway - always carry a spare plug and the plug remover
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Originally posted by SriramEfunds View PostAargee - Go for Motul 5100 (semi synthetic). For once try it, you will love the smoothness. My bike is already addicted to it.
Oh!!! God!!! now you guys want me to drive to city? Well, OK be it then. Sri, here I come. I've completed cleaning the carbs (jet size 180/15 confirmed), air filter cleaned, oil completely drained.Originally posted by BigBore View PostThats the best oil for the gearoboxLeave a comment:
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Is it 4T AGIP oil you taking about ?Originally posted by Sandeep_K_Ram View PostLeave a comment:
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Aargee - Go for Motul 5100 (semi synthetic). For once try it, you will love the smoothness. My bike is already addicted to it.
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Thanks Sandeep for the suggestion; I'll try getting a AGIP 20W40 but not sure how much I can succeed; any recommendations with Shell?
Yes, the motorcycle is running damn rich; is there any special meaning on wet rich or dry rich? I've noticed one of our fellow members was dry & black & I was wondering why mine is wet, I assumed it was due to unburnt oil. Could you help me understand pls? Tks.Leave a comment:
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Nice pics Aargee
The plug looks Wet Rich ... what 2T oil are you using BTW ?
Of late have tried Agip 20W40 and 20W50 for the gearbox. It seems pretty good.Leave a comment:
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First service report - continued
Tightened chain
Damn it brakes; I'm totally frustrated. I think I need to replace the pads or go in for new brake setup!!!
Here's the position of the lever
This is the position at which the brake's position is felt. I mean, until this point the lever moves easy
As you can see its very easy to pull up to throttle. I'm really frustrated
Airfilters needs to be cleaned up tomorrow; will post the pics after cleaning, meanwhile, here's the pic of the dirty ones
Here's the color of the drained oil; its still red in color with no metal powder
Speedo
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First service report
I opened up the workshop manual & was shocked to see the first service interval to be at 1000 Kms. No wonder RX was behaving so bad for last few hundred Kms. Anyway, here're the list of complaints...
1. Chain & chain cover noise
2. Front brakes as usual
3. Leak from fuel cock
That's all.
So I decide the followings in addition...
1. Tighten chain
2. Clean spark plugs, air filter & carbs
3. Change engine oil. Any recommendation is highly appreciated
4. Tighten the fuel cock
5. Water wash & polish
Here's the pic of spark plugs before cleaning
This time I used Zorrik to clean & it worked wonder. Just 3-4 sprays & the entire spark plug becomes sparkling new. No more nuisance of cleaning with petrol.
After cleaning
I would recommend cleaning the plugs using Zorrik or WD40. It really works miracle; all I did was just 3-4 sprays & wiped using a dirty cloth, yes, not even using a clean cloth & the results are amazing. Inorder to get this same effect, I used brush the plugs & what not using petrol?Leave a comment:
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Now that you told me, I played it again. 'Chiya-The rider' LoL!! Too much
But I do like the sound coming from the other bike, I can hear another RX take off in the beginning. Perhaps te 5Speeder seen in the end.
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140 with two onboardOriginally posted by arvindraju View Post He must be India's own Graham Bell or Valentino rossi..or maybe both rolled into one
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