May 30, 200719 yr What all you guys using for the Sherco clutch oil and 2 stroke mix? I have been told Ipone for both and what sort of ratio fuel/oil Thanks Just
May 30, 200719 yr I run Maxima oils. In teh premix I like the 927. Its castor based so you have to pipe it up every now and then to clean it out. In the clutch I run MTL-2. Seems to work out pretty good. I run my ratio at 70-1. I hear most run it at 80-1 without a problem.
May 31, 200719 yr I know there is a lot of different oil out there, some better than others. The full synthetics and some semi- synthetics have less hard carbon build up which will clog things up. The US Sherco team has run the Maxima K2 for years without problem at 80:1 in the Pro bikes, and on 93 pump gas. MTL 75 in the box, also Maxima, for a good clutch action. Lots of working history there! I have also run the Yamalube 2R without problem, usually inexpensive and redily available at any Yamaha shop worldwide I suppose! It is acclaimed by Yamaha and made by Torco in the US, works for MX and roadraces alike. 10-40 is the gearbox spec. and I can tell you that for the most part any good motor oil works in a pinch, pref. synthetic. ATF will thin it and make the clutch a bit quicker and grabby, but it seems to have no ill effects. So it is up to you. The blue Maxima waterproof grease seems to work very well on the suspension links and wheel bearings, which BTW you will want to do soon, as well as the rear brake pedal bearing. Just overpack them to keep water out. It may be silly, but on a new bike, I pull the wheels to remove the tires and add 1 drop of light oil to each spoke thread from the inside, coat with a dab of silecon paste to help keep out water, and reassemble. No rusted nipples! Takes a lot of beer to set up a new one! Remove lighting, add kill switch, grips and bar ends, lever perches wrapped with teflon tape and set the correct distance! All personal tweaks if nothing else! Every bolt you can anti-sieze may save you later on! Typical stuff on most, if you prep it right, fewer problems creep up! A Sherco is also the easiest bike to work on and maintain! Cheers, MC
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