polebridge Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Well, after fixing that darn shift spring I put some oil into the trans and took it for a short ride (about 3 miles I guess). Seemed to shift OK so I parked it. After reading some threads on this board I figured I would go ahead and change the transmission and differential oil using Redline Heavy Shockproof. I ordered two quarts on the web. Before it arrived I realized that I had accidentally put motor oil into the transmission case. java script:add_smilie(":doh:","smid_22") Da.... Don't know if I will suffer any consequences for that goof later on down the road. Anyway, the Redline arrived and I replaced the transmission and differential oil with that and took it for a ride today. Seems to be shifting as good as new so...I will keep my fingers crossed. Anyone got any idea on the potential consequences (if any)? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 You're o.k. For safety's sake , change the gearbox oil again in 100 mi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 You didn't hurt anything in 3 miles. Probably cleaned it up some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 At least you filled it with something. You should hear about these Quick-lube places that would drain the gear oil on Saab 900s w/manual trans.,add 5 qts of oil and send them down the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 No problem at all. Some transmissions use motor oil. Most bike transmissions use the engine oil to lub the tranny. I would not give it another thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 At least you filled it with something. You should hear about these Quick-lube places that would drain the gear oil on Saab 900s w/manual trans.,add 5 qts of oil and send them down the road! My brother tried that without help from other dilettants. Sudden front wheel lock at 70 km/h until stopped in a ditch. No-one was hurt but I can't forgive myself for not catching it when he phoned me, confused about the tiny amount of oil it took (at least he didn't overfill the engine). I helped him replace the gearbox though. Wasn't pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Leeds Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 My brother tried that without help from other dilettants. Sudden front wheel lock at 70 km/h until stopped in a ditch. No-one was hurt but I can't forgive myself for not catching it when he phoned me, confused about the tiny amount of oil it took (at least he didn't overfill the engine). I helped him replace the gearbox though. Wasn't pretty. Front Raz?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 At least you filled it with something. You should hear about these Quick-lube places that would drain the gear oil on Saab 900s w/manual trans.,add 5 qts of oil and send them down the road! I once had a customer (many years ago) seeking help after a quick oil place had drained the manual trans on his VW Rabbit and over filled the engine. When he returned with a smoking car, they corrected the oil level and instead of refilling the gear box they poured gear oil onto the clutch / flywheel. Now with a slipping clutch he did not want to go back again and showed up on our door step When calling the quick lube owner with the news he just said fix it and send him the bill. Not even a question. I guess he was used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polebridge Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks, I rode the bike to work this morning (about 30 miles). Ran great, shifted great. No problem. A little cold this time of year in New Jersey but a beautiful ride nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v11cafe Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 ..I have done it also, no prob although valvoline is better for our trains/trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Front Raz?? Yeah... on a SAAB 900, just like Gene mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I helped him replace the gearbox though. Wasn't pretty. Yeah... on a SAAB 900. . . You have my respect, Raz. I b'lieve my 900T was the only transmission-out project I ever actually hired a Pro to do on a car (out of many I did myself, including a 4-wheel drive), and once I saw it out, was even happier to pay the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 although valvoline is better for our trains/trans OIL THREAD!!! OIL THREAD!!! Vigourously debate your choice of motor oil for use in your transmission. The more wild documentation, and personal taunts the better! ...I believe we are well on our way to the Winter Obsessive Phase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 OIL THREAD!!! OIL THREAD!!! Vigourously debate your choice of motor oil for use in your transmission. The more wild documentation, and personal taunts the better! ...I believe we are well on our way to the Winter Obsessive Phase Starting to get cold there eh? only 25 today Celsius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Bad boy, Murray! It's a *foul* not to show your location in your profile and taunt us with your good riding! I can say, here in Lower Middle Mule Town (of Tennessee, USA) the Guzzi loves this dry, dense 60 degree F air. She howls, she idles, she gets good fuel economy. Who could ask for more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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