mick annick Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Apologies if this has already been covered, but what enginge oil should I be using? Not sure what's in there at the mo but I have terrible clutch slip unless the engine is really hot. Mick Annick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddytires Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 I think any 4 stroke oil will do, but make sure the bottle says its for wet clutch motors. I made the mistake at first with my tlr200 ,using normal engine oil. Then went to some motul 4 stroke oil thats made for wet clutch systems. Works great now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g4321 Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Not sure what's in there at the mo but I have terrible clutch slip unless the engine is really hot. TLR250 is borderline for clutch slip at best of times, same basic clutch was designed for CB125 Honda single. Try an oil change using any suitable road bike oil eg Rock Oil, Castrol, Putoline etc . The TLR does not need exotic oil, a normal 10w40 or 15w50 mineral, semi synthetic or fully synthetic will all suffice. I suspect that a new set of friction plates and springs will soon be required. - easy job to change, just make sure you get correct springs since 200 has lighter springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 A mod on these is to use CR80 springs I think. Has been mentioned before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 if using normal engine oil for cars ect im of the understanding that fully synthetic stuff is so slippery that it may cause clutch slip to a perfectly good clutch, use mineral or semi sinthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g4321 Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 im of the understanding that fully synthetic stuff is so slippery that it may cause clutch slip to a perfectly good clutch, use mineral or semi sinthetic. Motorcycle oil is made for engines with a wet clutch - synthetic, semi synthetic or mineral oil. The above does NOT apply to bike oils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 we all worry too much about oil.. all i ever use is tesco value oil 1.23 a litre change the stuff virtually every trial..( thats value motor oil not coooking oil) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda pants Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 I fitted a new clutch supplied by Gordon Farley Original friction plates and correct springs ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick annick Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks all The clutch has had little use since being replaced by Tim at Gordon Farley's a couple of years ago (I don't ride much...). Will try a change of oil when I get a chance. What Shell oil did you use Honda Pants? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian r Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 What happens if you just use automotive oil? Does the engagement change when it gets hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g4321 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 What happens if you just use automotive oil?Does the engagement change when it gets hot? Supposedly your clutch will be more likely to slip, cars no longer have wet clutch engines and some modern car oils can be 'friction modified' or contain additives which makes the oil more slippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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