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Posted by ski.dive
- April 06, 2010, 20:01:24 PMI've owned motorcycles since 1966, always used 'car oil' never had a problem yet!!!! 
Posted by chief
- April 01, 2010, 21:31:53 PMAny oil with friction modifiers is bad for us. Most auto specific oils have these modifiers.
Posted by MaggieQ
- April 01, 2010, 19:58:06 PMJust FYI any auto oil will ruin any motorcycle clutch, there is just not enough viscosity in it. For those of you that are doing it, I would recommend changing it asap!! that will cost you a fortune really soon. Cars don't run with a wet clutch system like motorcycles do. We don't recommend any one brand over any other, its all about petroleum based vs synthetics vs semi synthetics and what your manufacturer recommends you run in it. But remember I don't do real long trips on mine, about 5 hours is tops for me, since I am riding alone, and the only place I go besides commuting is to see my mom in New Mexico. But always always always use car oil in cars and motorcycle specific oil in your motorcycle, or be prepared for the inexpensive car oil to cost you an expensive clutch rebuild, and down time while you are either doing it yourself, or having it done.
Posted by ski.dive
- April 01, 2010, 19:51:39 PMplease post more on miles driven and any ;)issues with your DRIFTER
Posted by ski.dive
- January 20, 2010, 17:41:57 PMQuote from: jcf on December 12, 2009, 18:35:55 PMWOW!!! This means my 1500 DRIFTER will last me another 15 years, I'm happy!!!Hi ya,
I just turned 110,00 on my '00 this past OCT.
Two aftermarket problems, and the bike just started leaking about a teaspoon oil a day from the front jug.
jcf
Posted by jcf
- January 19, 2010, 09:17:38 AMWhat year is your 1500, and at what altitude do you usually ride?
jcfPosted by wynewolf
- January 19, 2010, 08:03:27 AMI have 8K on my 1500. The only thing I've had to do is typical maintenance battery/tires/oil changes. I have found that she runs lean with the Road House pipes....have been considering the power commander. She's the best bike I've ever owned
Posted by 49Reo
- January 12, 2010, 21:27:32 PM'02 1500, just under 10,000 miles, one battery, both tires, put on a power commander module (running WAY too lean before) lean condition likely caused by the Cobra pipes. Other than that the only problem is not getting enough miles on it, could rectify that problem by selling the other bike. Gotta love the Kawi reliability!
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by jcf
- December 12, 2009, 18:35:55 PMHi ya,
I just turned 110,00 on my '00 this past OCT.
Two aftermarket problems, and the bike just started leaking about a teaspoon oil a day from the front jug.
jcfPosted by bullride28
- December 03, 2009, 11:09:42 AM7,587 on 99 none hardly Brok in. 00 has somewhere over 66,000 3 Brok speedo cables . DONT twist it so hard.
Posted by cincydrifter99
- December 02, 2009, 21:16:44 PM13,000 miles. 3rd owner. So far just rear brake pads. Regular maint. life long rider.............
Posted by Varooom
- November 28, 2009, 19:52:08 PMI've got 72,000 and the only problems I've had have been clutches from not using Kaw or honda motorcycle oil. Auto oil ruins Kaw clutches.
Otherwise, oil and filters; that's all.
Varooom
Posted by Lupee2u
- November 23, 2009, 08:48:24 AMHey Ski.
I have 52,000 on my 02' 800 Drifter. It has been ridden hard and under every condition. The only repairs made to this bike were: Replace battery, rear mono shock, drive chain (2x) and brake pads.
I have done plenty of mods and standard PM every 3-5k. With the exception of a little slop in the suspension (front and rear) due to excessive weight and age, this bike is still running excellent. Never required any engine or transmission repair.
Kawasaki makes a great product...well at least in this particular line.
Lupee
Posted by tfloyd
- November 20, 2009, 11:22:29 AMMy bike is still relatively low mileage with only 6800 miles. I have literally had 0 problems and 0 replaced parts...other than the small things that I really wanted to do.
Todd
Posted by Slick
- November 19, 2009, 21:43:23 PMProblems ? with a Kawa !. I have 9 grand on my 02 and third owner. She has a higher cam , carb kit (dyno stage one) a K&N filter and the center pipe removed from the stock exhaust and dropped 1 inch in the rear. Maxis Classics tires. She will run me into the asphalt.