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Taken the clutch apart on my 1960 99 due to it slipping, Couple of buckled plain plates and deformed friction material on a couple of friction plates. These are being renewed. I was wondering, is there a best particular oil to use in the chaincase? Still using a chain.
Cheers

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... I use automatic transmission fluid on the basis that it's designed to work with ferodo-faced clutches like we use.

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Thanks Ian. Put ATF back in.  Does well in my Commando.

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Has no anti-friction additives so ideal for primary chaincases (and forks and any small engines). It's a universal oil for turbocharged diesel engines, hydraulics and oil-immersed brakes. And I use it in my tractors and it's cheap.

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I'm not a fan of any universal oil. Car oil, for example, isn't always suitable for wet clutches. As for tractor oil, my tractor has a dry clutch, so I can't vouch for it. If it's for oil immersed brakes, like Gordon's oil, a clutch should be fine too.

There will be many right and wrong oils, as you can see in the reactions. For me, the choice is dedicated modern motorcycle oil, as I know for sure that's suitable for wet clutches (which your dry clutch will be if you fill up the oil bath). Doesn't have to be full synthetic high-end stuff, just the most basic modern oil will be fine to keep your primary chain lubed.

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I use Harley primary transmission oil, sorry about that but it works well, doesn't stick the plates and doesn't make it slip. I've tried everything else in over 200k plus miles and it seems to work for me. The good news is you can buy it from the inter web so you don't have to deal with Harley types 

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Using ATF oil helps identify leaks as its red. .  Now I dont have any problem leakage i use whatever oil i have as long as its basic stuff and starts with the number 20. Chains are not fussy at all. Clutches can be.

Using ATF type F which is working well in my Commando. so hopefully the same in the Dominator. Also it soon leaks out if the chaincase isn't done up tight enough, good indicator.

 



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