Random Shut Off as I'm Slowing Down

[Mandachan]

Okay, i hear both of you saying that MMO is bad for the oil. I understand, however, the person that recommended it builds motorcycles for a living. I've also read others on other forums praise MMO - so has this actually been documented or tested? I've seen people love it, people like you who think it's horrible....

Also - We didn't put the entire "25% makeup of MMO" in the oil like it recommends.... We put a teaspoon in the oil.



I understand the basis behind it - as it's suppose to lubricate surfaces and makes the clutch slip - but will a teaspoon in 2 quarts of oil (a little less actually) make that much of a difference?

[Sarris]

Do you want to take a chance of burning up your clutch? Your choice.

Also, the GZ takes 1-1/2 quarts of oil. No more.

:skull:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Mandachan

I understand the basis behind it - as it's suppose to lubricate surfaces and makes the clutch slip - but will a teaspoon in 2 quarts of oil (a little less actually) make that much of a difference?

No, likely not. But that tiny amount is not likely to do any GOOD either.

I have personal experience with one person who put in 4 ounces (16 teaspoons ??) and the clutch started slipping a week later. Changed the oil and the slip stopped.

I absolutely LOVE MMO.....for some things, including freeing stuck rings in old engines.....but NOT for motorcycle OIL.

Modern oils do NOT need any additives.

[Mandachan]

Kk. We'll be changing the oil before I actually ride it.

[5th_bike]

Originally Posted by Mandachan

Kk. We'll be changing the oil before I actually ride it.

I suggest to change the oil filter as well, if you haven't yet done that.

[Badbob]

Originally Posted by Sarris

stick a coat hanger down the muffler to be sure there isn't a wasp's nest blocking it.

Thats a good one. I never thought of that. I'm putting it on my check list right next to mice and mud daubers in the air box.

Originally Posted by Sarris

Bad Bob is up north, I think.

I'm Tallahassee.