[dsn_klr650] nklr ...different oil and other problems...

[Adam Stahnke]

I just read a supplemental guide to Dirt Rider magazine on "fix it yourself," etc.. The number one thing on improving clutches was using the right oil. A mechanic who was interviewed stated that clutches will have more problems/burn out quicker when people use synthetics made for autos and/or throw in some additives. Your engine might like super slick oil, but not your clutch. -Adam * DEKS wrote:

> Hello list, > > After recently changing the oil to Total Sport SH 10W40 I experienced some > strange changes. The mechanic who is the official Kawasaki dealer said that > if I use the above mentioned oil ( or any other API SH graded oil), I will > have problems. Some of them are overheating, hard start, less engine > braking, more clutch wear and slipping, hard shifting, etc. So far the only > changes are the engine is a bit louder and shifting is harder possibly > because the new oil seems to have more viscosity. But on the highway my top > speed now is 180km/h at 7500rpm instead of 165km/h at 6500rpm with a 15t > standard sprocket, SUPER 98 (octane) fuel. Oil consumtion now is 3000 km/ 1 > litre while before was 1000 km/ 1litre. My shift lever broke two times > already and it was the shitty original one. No overheating, hard start ore > more than usual clutch slipping occured (didn't inspect wear yet dough). > Engine seems to run better. > The official Kawasaki dealer/mechanic is saying I have to get back to SG or > even SF graded oil meaning more oil consumption and less performance. He > also said that if I continue to ride my clutch plates will melt. I am not a > mechanic but I know SH, SG and SF are only quality grades. And my friend, a > Honda mechanic says the Kawasaki dealer's story is bull... > Did any of you have bad experiences with SH oil? > I would like to > continue with it cause it seems better and try to get a better shift lever. > Does anyone know some better shift lever that can be ordered from > Europe/paid by Mastercard and have it delivered in less than two weeks? > If anyone can answer these two question please let me know... > TIA > > Good riding, > > Deks, Croatia > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > CLICK HERE AND START SAVING ON LONG DISTANCE BILLS TODAY! > http://click.egroups.com/1/4125/6/_/911801/_/962618843/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com