why is atf being recamended?

[almightythor]

wouldn't you think it would be a tranny oil for standerds?

 

[wrench man]

You need oil with friction modifiers in it for the wet clutch.
Guys use the ATF because they are CHEAP!, they like to replace stuff that's gone to hell on their bikes instead of doing it right the first time, so they can go for a ride any time!
Use Motorcycle transmission oil!

 

[Liquid5soul]

If its bc guys are "cheap" why would Kennedy rec. it?

 

[almightythor]

i have yamalube 10w40 in it right now because thats what the dealer recamended i looked for belray gearsaver to day with no luck i just want whats best for my blaster all ready too much money spent in repairs i need it to last!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kennedy_Power]

Think of it this way, your truck or car uses ATF and has clutches and gears. So does your bike. Running motor oil, will or could cause your clutch to slip. Think about what engine oil is to do for your engine and what trans fluid is to do for your trans.
Trans fluid always makes more power on the dyno without the clutch slipping.
Free info for you members, try it
IT WORKS

 

[Liquid5soul]

Think of it this way, your truck or car uses ATF and has clutches and gears. So does your bike. Running motor oil, will or could cause your clutch to slip. Think about what engine oil is to do for your engine and what trans fluid is to do for your trans.
Trans fluid always makes more power on the dyno without the clutch slipping.
Free info for you members, try it
IT WORKS

Sounds VERY logical to me. Thanks for the tip. Ill be trying it out.

 

[wrench man]

If ATF is the best why is this stuff still on the shelf????
Red Line Synthetic Oil - 80W Motorcycle Gear Oil with ShockProof®
Bel-Ray | Consumer | Products | Bel-Ray Gear Saver Hypoid Gear Oil Series
there's probably others too.
You can use WallMart "SuperTech" two stroke oil in your gas too!

 

[Blasterdude27]

I tried atf and hated it, shifting sucked and clutch grab was no different. Buy a good gear oil like bel ray or any good brand.

 

[CHutzell]

Think of it this way, your truck or car uses ATF and has clutches and gears. So does your bike. Running motor oil, will or could cause your clutch to slip. Think about what engine oil is to do for your engine and what trans fluid is to do for your trans.
Trans fluid always makes more power on the dyno without the clutch slipping.
Free info for you members, try it
IT WORKS

im curious what kind of power difference are you seeing using atf?If youve got a slipping clutch your using the wrong oil or your clutch is wore out.

 

[nofxfan125]

You can get gear saver at rockymountainatv.com or bikebandit.com or denniskirk.com

Get the 80w and you'll be set to go.

 

[homdaddy]

so what kind do you use type f or dextron mercron synthetic non synthetic
just asking