Primary chain oil

smith · Post by **smith** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:37 pm

Hi could anyone tell me what to use in the primary chain case regarding oil i know what your thinking and i should know but its my first basket case its a 18s 1955 Cheers be gentle with me

SPRIDDLER · Post by **SPRIDDLER** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:55 pm

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Hi could anyone tell me what to use in the primary chain case regarding oil i know what your thinking and i should know but its my first basket case its a 18s 1955 Cheers be gentle with me

Handbook says 'Engine Oil'. I use SAE 30., Some use ATF (automatic transmission fluid)

Owner's Manual (It's for Matchless but same bike).
http://archives.jampot.dk/Book/Owners_m ... ingles.pdf

Workshop Manual
http://archives.jampot.dk/Book/Workshop ... dition.pdf

And before you ask.....No, it's not a good idea (IMHO) to use multigrade in th'engine. Please don't ask why as we've all just started playing nicely again - just do a Forum search on 'Engine oil'

smith · Post by **smith** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:23 pm

smith · Post by **smith** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:24 pm

cheers mate

Stuoyb · Post by **Stuoyb** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:29 pm

Best source for a small quantity is your local garden centre, most sell it for lawnmowers, chainsaws etc.

smith · Post by **smith** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:57 pm

Sorry but while your looking at your manual could you tell me the quantity please