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Post by Rob Hickmott » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:04 am

Hello everyone,

just had my clutch start slipping. I was wondering what oil does everyone use in their gear box?

I will get a set of new plates from Stemmler, but I need to make these last better than the cork plates.

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Post by doug » Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:08 am

HI Rob

Someone told me any good quality multigrade oil ( shell 20W50) here in SA.( It doesn't get too cold here) Todays oils are of superior quality to the 40's, but I'm in the same boat as you in that I would also like confirmation on this before using it.

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Post by Rob Hickmott » Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:05 am

Hi Douglas,

I dont think 20-50 modern oil will be OK, i think it has additives in which might lead to clutch slip.

The best I can find in the German text handbooks is "engine oil" and Whermacht motor oil, it doesnt state what grade it should be, at a guess I would think a straight SAE 30 or 40 would be a safe bet. But I would like confirmation before changing it.

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Post by thomas591 » Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:37 pm

Hi folks,

I can suggest Milleroil M30. This is a SEA 30 oil without any "harmful" additives. This oil let your clutch grip nicely. It does NOT restore a worn clutch!! :twisted:

I have no idea if Milleroil is availabe in SA, but it definetly is available in the UK. (I think it is british made).

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P.S. No, I am not the german agent for this oil. I have no financial interest in it.. bla, bla , bla
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Post by Rob Hickmott » Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:34 am

Thanks Thomas, I belive the straight 30 miller oil is in fact Silkolene oil in different bottles, Owned by Fuchs Oils, a German company, so the wheel turns a full circle.

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Post by doug » Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:56 pm

Hi all

Thanks Rob and Rhomas. So can i take it that a good quality synthetic SAE 30 should do the job? No further response = yes.

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Post by Rob Hickmott » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:22 pm

Hi Douglas,
I wouldnt go for synthetic, you must be able to get straight mineral oil 30 SAE.

I've ordered Silkolene Chatsworth 30 from my local bike shop, I get my premix two stroke from there, Thats Silkolene as well. It may be sold as Fuchs Oil in SA, Thats where the reply to my email enquiry came from.

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Post by thomas591 » Wed May 02, 2007 8:53 am

I totally agree with Rob

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Post by doug » Fri May 04, 2007 3:51 pm

Hi guys.

thanks for info.
One last question for Rob. At the fuchs oil site here is it P043 or P048? Please take a quick look there Rob.
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Post by Rob Hickmott » Fri May 04, 2007 6:49 pm

http://www.silkolene.com/productlist.as ... J_ID=25246

Try This, Silkolene is owned by Fuchs Oil. Or alternativly try Miller oil they sell the same oil in different bottles.


Your local bike shop should be able to get it for you, I've just bought 3 litres, from the local Yamaha dealer took a week to come.

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Post by flamsmidt » Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:10 pm

hi guys oil problems ?

use an plain sae 30 oil lubricates the push bar in the main shaft,and the bronze bearings .

you also can get the oil on suplier barges on rivers they use it in gearboxes and if you use sae 30 al the shifting problems are solved

o yeah if you use synth oil leaks will come .

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