[jordan123]

what are my options and whats the best lube to use in my chaincase? also what oil is good to use, is it best to stick with the 50:1 arctic oil? also when you drain the oil and fill it back up is there any type of bleeding required?

 

[skyboz]

There is no bleeding of any kind! As far as the oil goes, I use Amsoil chaincase oil, but thinking about using ATF this year. I'm still researching that, but I was told that ATF is just a little bit thinner than the Amsoil chaincase oil and it won't make much difference! :beerchug:

 

[jordan123]

hmm i might just use amsoil chaincase. is it cheaper then cat chaincase oil? also does amsoil make a good 2-stroke oil?

i got one more question. there was a big long hose that ran along the steering support bar then goes down by the left footwell, im assuming this is a bleeder? whats it for, i traced it and noticed it was hooked to nothing..?

 

[tomcat900]

Sounds like the gas tank vent line.

 

[81 Hydrostream]

Originally posted by skyboz@Oct 17 2005, 05:03 PM
There is no bleeding of any kind! As far as the oil goes, I use Amsoil chaincase oil, but thinking about using ATF this year. I'm still researching that, but I was told that ATF is just a little bit thinner than the Amsoil chaincase oil and it won't make much difference! :beerchug:
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:div20: I've used ATF with no problems...

 

[skyboz]

Originally posted by 81 Hydrostream@Oct 17 2005, 05:33 PM
:div20: I've used ATF with no problems...
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How long do you go for with it, do you change it once a year, twice a year? What kind do you use? Also, any differences, performance-wise? :beerchug:

 

[quinlan06]

As far as chaincase fluid goes...I like the Amsoil 2000 series synthetic lube. I picked up some for $5.00 a bottle at a stand at the North Dakota State Fair, 'bout the cheapest I've seen it.

For 2-stroke oil, I'll be sticking with Cat 50:1 oil. Amsoil is a supreme oil, but IMHO, it only really benefits come if you have PowerValves, which you don't.

 

[jordan123]

Originally posted by tomcat900@Oct 17 2005, 05:22 PM
Sounds like the gas tank vent line.
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wow, now that you mention it....i even remmember unhooking that... god i have short term memory :banghead:

 

[jordan123]

Originally posted by Quinlan06@Oct 17 2005, 06:31 PM
As far as chaincase fluid goes...I like the Amsoil  2000 series synthetic lube. I picked up some for $5.00 a bottle at a stand at the North Dakota State Fair, 'bout the cheapest I've seen it.

For 2-stroke oil, I'll be sticking with Cat 50:1 oil. Amsoil is a supreme oil, but IMHO, it only really benefits come if you have PowerValves, which you don't.
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alright. is 2000 series synthetic and the amsoil chaincase lube 2 different oils? also im not really looking to benefit from a different oil im just looking for somethig that does the same job but is cheaper. so is there an amsoil that does the same job but is cheaper?

 

[quinlan06]

As far as I know, Amsoil only makes one type of chaincase lube, so therefor I would presume it's the same oil.

The Amsoil you'd want to run is the Interceptor oil. It's a fully synthetic oil specially formulated for 2-stroke machines, more specifically ones with powervalves, but can be run in those that don't have PV's. If you can get it at wholesale price, it's about the same price, if not a few bucks more than, the Cat 50:1 oil.

Hope that helps ya some.

 

[jordan123]

ohh it is more expensive? i think ill just stick with the cat oil. how much is the cat chaincase lube vs. the amsoil?

 

[Greg B.]

get the ams oil HP oil no need for the interceptor. Its there cheapest stuff and it retails about 5 dollars less/gallon than cat green. The big thing I have noticed with that oil vs the cat green is the smell. The ams oil dosent leave as much of smell. If you really want to save money get the citgo land/sea oil. Its like $10/gallon and it works just fine. I have been told its the same as the yamalube just in a different bottle. As far as chain oil gose i would go with what ever is cheaper.

 

[new2sport]

Originally posted by jordan123@Oct 17 2005, 07:16 PM
wow, now that you mention it....i even remmember unhooking that... god i have short term memory :banghead:
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Definately want to hook that back up. You will be sloshing gas out of that valve. Make sure it is not kinked either...your tank will blow up like a balloon. :div20:

 

[jordan123]

Originally posted by new2sport@Oct 18 2005, 12:55 PM
Definately want to hook that back up.  You will be sloshing gas out of that valve.  Make sure it is not kinked either...your tank will blow up like a balloon. :div20:
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haha no i meant i unhooked it yesterday when i took the tank off, then i forgot and noticed the hose and couldnt figure out what it was for, well i didnt put much thought into it anyways. it will be hooked back up haha :div20:

 

[jordan123]

Originally posted by skyboz@Oct 17 2005, 05:03 PM
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no bleeding, thanks for the shittie info! its a good thing i have a service manual.

 

[81 Hydrostream]

Originally posted by jordan123@Oct 18 2005, 01:53 PM
no bleeding, thanks for the shittie info! its a good thing i have a service manual.
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I'm trying to figure out what you mean by shitty info. How do you bleed a chain case that is vented?

 

[81 Hydrostream]

Originally posted by skyboz@Oct 17 2005, 06:22 PM
How long do you go for with it, do you change it once a year, twice a year? What kind do you use? Also, any differences, performance-wise? :beerchug:
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I've ran it for a year without issues. I'm always into my chain case though swaping gears. On the grass we don't even use a chain case cover, just so we can get to the gears quickly for changes..

 

[jordan123]

WOW, big mix up. sorry man i was originaly asking if the oil had to be bled, not the chaincase. i asked about the chaincase and regular 2 stroke oil. i should have been more clear. im sorry just a mix up. i hope its all good? :div20:

 

[81 Hydrostream]

Originally posted by jordan123@Oct 18 2005, 04:57 PM
WOW, big mix up. sorry man i was originaly asking if the oil had to be bled, not the chaincase. i asked about the chaincase and regular 2 stroke oil. i should have been more clear. im sorry just a mix up. i hope its all good? :div20:
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:div20:

 

[FreezerBurnt]

I fyou are switching oils in the oil tank just add do NOT drain