Vulcan Drifter Riders

DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: tim1 on June 27, 2012, 20:04:34 PM

Title: liqui moly 75-90
Post by: tim1 on June 27, 2012, 20:04:34 PM
Hey fellas, When I serviced my new to me drifter, I changed the final drive oil with some 75-90 synthetic liqui moly that I use in my turbo diesel vw tranny. On my run to town, I think the oil is to light as I can hear a whine. I have some Bel Ray gl5 85-140 Gear Saver oil for gearbox and final drive use. Not synthetic, but would this be better? Oregon driving. Thanks  Tim
Title: Re: liqui moly 75-90
Post by: tim1 on June 27, 2012, 20:05:28 PM
Oh, the 75-90 is gl5. Tim
Title: Re: liqui moly 75-90
Post by: 49Reo on June 27, 2012, 21:02:20 PM
Hi, Tim1; this from the Kawasaki service manual:

Final gear case oil:

Capacity:  200mL

Type:  API GL-5 hypoid gear oil

Viscosity:  When above 5C (41F) SAE 90
               When below 5C (41F) SAE 80

Hope this helps;

Regards and such,
49Reo
Title: Re: liqui moly 75-90
Post by: tim1 on June 28, 2012, 16:09:21 PM
With taking so little oil, I just changed it and noise went away!! All bikes are different. This works for mine. Thanks for the reply.  Tim
Title: Re: liqui moly 75-90
Post by: greenbarn on July 04, 2012, 09:17:07 AM
So did you put the same moly 75-90 back in?
Title: Re: liqui moly 75-90
Post by: tim1 on July 04, 2012, 22:59:27 PM
No, I stayed with the 85-140 and love it. Tim