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checking and adding to trans

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by JAMES E BELL, Sep 11, 2018.

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    JAMES E BELL New Member

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    hey new to the site i have an 83 xj 750 with 11400 original miles on it. its been shifting ruff latley and i noticed some oil on the exaust on the left side. where do i check and add and what oil is best
     
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    Jetfixer Well-Known Member

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    When was last time you changed the oil, and are you using 4 stroke motorcycle oil? This could also be clutch related or linkage problem is your bike a Seca or Maxim? the Seca has an external linkage arm that can be adjusted .
     
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    kerriskandiesinc Active Member

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    If it's the trans, it SHOULD blow out of the top 'plugged' cap/breather, if it's become HIGHLY pressurized/frothy....trans takes an EP90 gear Oil, but I have used an EP/80-90 too
     
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    Engine and transmission use the same oil system, only the rear drive case uses 80/90 gear oil
    Engine/trans, use only JASO MA-2 rated oil for your wet clutch and gears and starter clutch!
     
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    kerriskandiesinc Active Member

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    Meant the gear drive case....duh!!!!

    Good to see SOMEONES paying attention !!:rolleyes:
     
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    Sorry for the delay Its a 83 maxim 750. its due for an all fluid change now. I dont know if this is related or not but the oil light will come on after im on the freeway for a few miles. the leval is good according to the window. do these bikes have pumps that could go bad ?
     
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    also as for what oil is in it im ashamed to say havent changed it since i bought it last October. i live in sacramento ca where the summer days are 100 degrees !!!!
     
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    Oh not good oil should be changed between 1000 miles to 1500 , make sure your using a good 4 stroke motorcycle oil. Do not use synthetic oil this can cause clutch slippage and starter clutch problems. As to your oil light coming on the sensor has sludge in it, barring pulling it out and cleaning . Pour a few ounces of seafoam in the oil run bike but don't ride let it get hot , drain the oil and change your filter and put in fresh oil and see if light stays out.
     
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    No oil cooler + 100 degree days + (hard )freeway riding, I'd change yours every 2000 Maximum......or at least twice a year, if you don't ride much!
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    More than likely, there is sludge built up in the sensor. It's a float
     
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