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Title: Rear diff oil change
Post by: craigv78 on August 15, 2018, 08:51:55 AM

Drained and replaced over the weekend, I think the recommended interval is 15-16k miles? - Mine's done just over 18k

Thick greyish-silver sludge where the oil should be, now nice and clean oil.

Probably a placebo effect, but seem to be getting slightly better MPG now?

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: BigAlan on August 15, 2018, 09:16:02 AM

I used to change mine every 4K when I serviced the bike, for the little amount of oil it takes it was worth it.

And don't overfill.

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: virginiajim on August 18, 2018, 10:21:27 PM

+1. If it runs out you got way too much in there. Probably within a 1/4 inch or so and you're fine.

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: bobbyspit on August 24, 2018, 06:07:38 PM

what spec oil you guys using for the oil change?

Rob

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: Boomer on August 24, 2018, 11:45:34 PM

75W90 hypoid gear oil.
Any brand will do.

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: bobbyspit on August 26, 2018, 08:24:12 PM

GL4 or 5?

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: Boomer on August 27, 2018, 05:14:45 PM

GL5 per the service manual.
Don't you have the service manual?

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: bobbyspit on August 27, 2018, 10:43:20 PM

Only the electronic one.

Which I find difficult to navigate.

THanks

Rob

Title: Re: Rear diff oil change
Post by: virginiajim on August 28, 2018, 10:17:24 PM

I use the Mobil1 synthetic 75w-90. Have been for 10 years now. Change it at every oil change.

Kawasaki 1400 GTR

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