Guest Easto Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hi, I was about to replace gearbox, bevel and engine fluids. I consulted my owners manual for the correct types, all Agip. Contacted the Agip importer to see if i could get list of places that would have them but they only import the gearbox oil. Question is, what do you guys use and is it readily available or do you have to get it in from England. Thanks Easto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hi,I was about to replace gearbox, bevel and engine fluids. I consulted my owners manual for the correct types, all Agip. Contacted the Agip importer to see if i could get list of places that would have them but they only import the gearbox oil. Question is, what do you guys use and is it readily available or do you have to get it in from England. Thanks Easto 84207[/snapback] Use what you can get. Halfords among others should be able to supply your needs. Do you have a Halfords branch? Do you know what you're running on at the moment? No need to stick with Agip. I started on Castrol GTX for break-in period and would be happy enough to keep using it, but I then changed to a semi-synthetic. I've used Halfords own brand. Currently using Putoline semi synthetic. For Gearbox & Bevel box I've tried various including Halford's light. Now using Syntrax Universal, a part synthetic multigrade. Squeeze a bit of moly additive into the drive box. I've just checked a Castrol list and this what they recommend for V.11: Engine R4 SUPERBIKE 10W-50 Gearbox EPX 80W-90 Final Drive EPX 85W-140 80W-90 may replace 85W-140 in final drives but the latter grade is strongly preferred Alternative recommendation is MTX FULL SYNTHETIC Let Battle Commence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdude Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 what has suddenly become wrong with multigrade Guinness? its pretty cheap, and lubed me up pretty good last time I visited Ireland.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 what has suddenly become wrong with multigrade Guinness? 84225[/snapback] Tried it. Don't seem as good as it used to be: too watery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hey BFG !! Oh fine ! For Easto, you give the full meal deal, what to use here, try that there, all helpfull and friendly and nice, and for me?............... some verbal bashing, and then just a "yes"..and then silence.................... sniff ...........l feel , so ............. oh well, l get to pick up my baby tomorrow and then the world will all be as it should be and all will be right Cheers Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 and then the world will all be as it should be and all will be right84245[/snapback] Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Good. 84255[/snapback] Ta! Cheers Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Easto Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Thanks BFG, There is a small halfords in Dublin, i will try them for the gear i need. Much obliged Easto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguzzi Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I was in Halfords the other day getting oil for the car, and they seemed to have a decent choice. I think there might be 2 in Dublin, I was in coolock. Are you new to the bike? I was in Ducatidublin a while back and they mentioned a v11 was doing an advanced training course there, there's not many of us about! Feel free to give me a shout if you fancy a spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Easto Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Hi, i have had the bike over a year but not raked up many miles due to work, so i thought to change all the fluids and get ready for summer and hopefully get some miles done. The only halford's i knew of was in liffey valley which i will be trying tonight. If i bring the bike up some time(live in clonmel and work in Newbridge) i will give you a shout for that spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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