Hey from Essex

hungdaddy · 05-28-2013, 08:09 AM

Hey. Ive just bought a CPI SMX 50 on an 08 plate. It had 600 miles on the clock and had never been used in the wet, bought from my bosses brother who just didnt use it. Its dealer derestricted so pootles along at 50 no issues. Very happy with it and it looks great. Me and my lady had a car each and mine was used to commute to work each day and costing me £160 a month on fuel and insurance so decided to get the bike which costs NOTHING to run..

Anyone know what type of gearbox oil and how much of it I need to replace the old stuff?

Culley_Bristol · 05-28-2013, 08:46 AM

Hi bud..

I'm trying to find out an answer for you but cant seem to find any info anywhere. I gather you're having the same problem.

Do you not have a user manual/service guide with all the level information in?

I'll keep looking in the mean time.

Culley..

Weldangrind · 05-28-2013, 09:58 AM

Welcome!

Please show us a pic so we can sure of what to recommend for oil.

hungdaddy · 05-28-2013, 10:32 AM

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hungdaddy · 05-28-2013, 10:32 AM

There you go!

hungdaddy · 05-28-2013, 10:41 AM

It looks like an AM6 engine, 6 speed and watercooled. Same as the Aprilla rs50.

SpudRider · 05-28-2013, 02:23 PM

Welcome! We are glad you joined us.

That's a good looking little motorcycle!

Weldangrind · 05-28-2013, 11:02 PM

Something wet-clutch compatible that is suitable for the temperatures you ride in. 15W40 is a good all-year oil.

SpudRider · 05-28-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hungdaddy

Hey. Ive just bought a CPI SMX 50 on an 08 plate. It had 600 miles on the clock and had never been used in the wet, bought from my bosses brother who just didnt use it. Its dealer derestricted so pootles along at 50 no issues. Very happy with it and it looks great. Me and my lady had a car each and mine was used to commute to work each day and costing me £160 a month on fuel and insurance so decided to get the bike which costs NOTHING to run..

Anyone know what type of gearbox oil and how much of it I need to replace the old stuff?

Does your bike separate the gearbox oil from the engine oil?

The motor oil capacity should be cast somewhere on the engine. I use commercial, diesel, 15W/40 engine oil in all my motorcycles.

You might enjoy reading the following essays on motor oil.

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.html
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Oils1.html

hungdaddy · 05-29-2013, 12:24 PM

Yeah, 2 stroke. I use the best oil I can for the engine ( not premix ) so the gearbox is isolated..

SpudRider · 05-29-2013, 01:43 PM

My 2004 Honda CRF250X also separates the gearbox oil from the engine oil. I just put 800ml of Mobil DelVac, 15W/40 in my Honda's gearbox.

05-28-2013, 08:09 AM	#1
hungdaddy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 6	Hey from Essex Hey. Ive just bought a CPI SMX 50 on an 08 plate. It had 600 miles on the clock and had never been used in the wet, bought from my bosses brother who just didnt use it. Its dealer derestricted so pootles along at 50 no issues. Very happy with it and it looks great. Me and my lady had a car each and mine was used to commute to work each day and costing me £160 a month on fuel and insurance so decided to get the bike which costs NOTHING to run.. Anyone know what type of gearbox oil and how much of it I need to replace the old stuff?
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05-28-2013, 09:58 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Please show us a pic so we can sure of what to recommend for oil. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-28-2013, 10:32 AM	#4
hungdaddy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 6	[IMG][/IMG]
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome! We are glad you joined us. That's a good looking little motorcycle! __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-28-2013, 11:02 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Something wet-clutch compatible that is suitable for the temperatures you ride in. 15W40 is a good all-year oil. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-28-2013, 08:46 AM	#2
Culley_Bristol Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 37	Hi bud.. I'm trying to find out an answer for you but cant seem to find any info anywhere. I gather you're having the same problem. Do you not have a user manual/service guide with all the level information in? I'll keep looking in the mean time. Culley..
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05-28-2013, 10:41 AM	#6
hungdaddy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 6	It looks like an AM6 engine, 6 speed and watercooled. Same as the Aprilla rs50.
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05-29-2013, 12:24 PM	#10
hungdaddy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 6	Yeah, 2 stroke. I use the best oil I can for the engine ( not premix ) so the gearbox is isolated..
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05-29-2013, 01:43 PM	#11
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	My 2004 Honda CRF250X also separates the gearbox oil from the engine oil. I just put 800ml of Mobil DelVac, 15W/40 in my Honda's gearbox. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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