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MM-50 · 07-12-2008, 11:49 PM

Hello,
The Suzuki dealer gave me this Honda trans oil for my M50 shaft drive. Has anyone used this stuff before??
Honda Tran oil...
Honda Motorcycles

It does not mention if its GL-5 or not. I know that is what the specs say in the manual however I did not remember that when the dealer handed me this stuff. i went ahead and put it in but it looks more like red "car" tranny oil than real brown gear oil. (stinky stuff) Any feedback welcome...

TIA

05HDRAM · 07-13-2008, 07:00 AM

I can't remember what brand I bought, but it was also Red in color. As long as it is 90w, and GL5 you should be fine.

frostbitevinnie · 07-13-2008, 05:27 PM

I did notice that this oil is advertised as a 2-stroke and they don't have the same oil for a 4-stroke. I don't know that much about oil but just thought I would point out the ad. I use this.

1badbaker · 07-13-2008, 05:43 PM

I got something that was 80w-90 at O'reilley's and GL5. It wasn't red, but more like a clearish gold color

MM-50 · 07-14-2008, 04:26 PM

Turns out the bone head parts guy gave me the wrong Trans Oil!! Must have Hypoid (gear type) GL5 with min 90w for shaft drive M50. (like this PENNZOIL® GEAR OILS)
That crap is for 4 wheelers. ALWAYS double check the parts guys!! Glad I only drove down the street for a leak test..
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ghting0029.gif

Thanks for the sanity check.
BTW nice ash 1badbaker!

1badbaker · 07-14-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MM-50

BTW nice ash 1badbaker!

Why thank you...

frostbitevinnie · 07-15-2008, 04:46 AM

Don't double check the parts guy, rather don't use him. I thought something was screwed up when I saw the ad having it labeled for 2-stroke and not 4.

Sgt Mike · 07-18-2008, 09:14 PM

That's what I use. It actually quiets down the final drive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

I did notice that this oil is advertised as a 2-stroke and they don't have the same oil for a 4-stroke. I don't know that much about oil but just thought I would point out the ad. I use this.

womper · 07-18-2008, 11:07 PM

hope the parts guy isn't the guy that gives the oil to the mechanics... heh

tsjohnston · 07-23-2008, 12:35 AM

Anyone know of a Synth., gear ?
M50

KD57 · 07-23-2008, 08:10 AM

If you look at the rack of oils, you will find that Honda makes a shaft drive specific oil. The parts guy gave you tranny oil for the 2 stroke race bikes.

boooya · 07-23-2008, 06:57 PM

I use the Amsoil Synthetic GL5 gear oil.

tsjohnston · 07-28-2008, 06:27 PM

Thx booya

hammersfan · 07-30-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsjohnston

Anyone know of a Synth., gear ?
M50

Lucas makes one .

wildwolf · 07-30-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsjohnston

Anyone know of a Synth., gear ?
M50

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

I did notice that this oil is advertised as a 2-stroke and they don't have the same oil for a 4-stroke. I don't know that much about oil but just thought I would point out the ad. I use this.

What Vinnie posted is fully sythetic gear oil, and also what I use. Good stuff.

07-12-2008, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
MM-50 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 06-M50 Posts: 2	Gear Oil Hello, The Suzuki dealer gave me this Honda trans oil for my M50 shaft drive. Has anyone used this stuff before?? Honda Tran oil... Honda Motorcycles It does not mention if its GL-5 or not. I know that is what the specs say in the manual however I did not remember that when the dealer handed me this stuff. i went ahead and put it in but it looks more like red "car" tranny oil than real brown gear oil. (stinky stuff) Any feedback welcome... TIA

07-13-2008, 07:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
05HDRAM Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 502	I can't remember what brand I bought, but it was also Red in color. As long as it is 90w, and GL5 you should be fine. __________________ 2006 M50 Jardine 2:1, Cobra fi2000, John's Kit forwards, Widow Pegs, ISO Grips, other misc. mods

07-13-2008, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,422	I did notice that this oil is advertised as a 2-stroke and they don't have the same oil for a 4-stroke. I don't know that much about oil but just thought I would point out the ad. I use this. __________________ "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather, because it's easier to harass rich women than Bikers..." ---Unknown

07-14-2008, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
MM-50 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 06-M50 Posts: 2	Don't trust the parts guys!!!! Turns out the bone head parts guy gave me the wrong Trans Oil!! Must have Hypoid (gear type) GL5 with min 90w for shaft drive M50. (like this PENNZOIL® GEAR OILS) That crap is for 4 wheelers. ALWAYS double check the parts guys!! Glad I only drove down the street for a leak test.. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ghting0029.gif Thanks for the sanity check. BTW nice ash 1badbaker! Last edited by MM-50; 07-14-2008 at 04:29 PM.

07-15-2008, 04:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,422	Don't double check the parts guy, rather don't use him. I thought something was screwed up when I saw the ad having it labeled for 2-stroke and not 4. __________________ "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather, because it's easier to harass rich women than Bikers..." ---Unknown

07-13-2008, 05:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
1badbaker Wants Better Weather Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 694	I got something that was 80w-90 at O'reilley's and GL5. It wasn't red, but more like a clearish gold color

07-23-2008, 12:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
tsjohnston Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 Limited Silver Location: North Texas Posts: 23	Anyone know of a Synth., gear ? M50

07-23-2008, 08:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
KD57 No Significant Other Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,384	If you look at the rack of oils, you will find that Honda makes a shaft drive specific oil. The parts guy gave you tranny oil for the 2 stroke race bikes. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

07-23-2008, 06:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
boooya TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: '08 Suzuki Bandit S Location: Barrie, Ont. Canada Posts: 557	I use the Amsoil Synthetic GL5 gear oil. __________________ M50 SOLD 2008 Bandit 1250 S stock 4 now

07-28-2008, 06:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
tsjohnston Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 Limited Silver Location: North Texas Posts: 23	Thx booya

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