Clymers says in need 90 w gear oil in final drive, all I can find is 80w 90.Will that work?
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Final Drive Oil
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Re: Final Drive Oil
I've been using 80w-90 in mine.
The how-to on this site says to use 75w-90. viewtopic.php?t=76
So, pretty sure you'll be fine.
The how-to on this site says to use 75w-90. viewtopic.php?t=76
So, pretty sure you'll be fine.
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Re: Final Drive Oil
80W-90 gear oil IS 90 weight oil.
"80W-90" means "90 weight gear oil that acts as 80 weight gear oil in cold temperatures (W=Winter)"
Which is exactly what the GL1100 owner's manual calls for:
75W-90 will work just as well, and is much easier to find.
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Re: Final Drive Oil
Hi
this is what I use
this is what I use
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