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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: jeff gibson on January 15, 2016, 05:27:24 PM

Title: oil change
Post by: jeff gibson on January 15, 2016, 05:27:24 PM
I need to know what kind of oil and amount to use in the engine in a 125 sixday 1973 . I am redoing this bike got it last year at vintage days. getting it back in the woods. I also need the heat sheld for exhaust thanks for all help jeff from Indiana.
Title: oil change
Post by: Steve Minor on January 15, 2016, 06:11:08 PM
Welcome to the group. You'll get all sorts of opinions but I use Type F ATF (automatic trans fluid) and change it often...seems it takes 700cc. Also do not use the drain plug but rather remove the motor side cover and drain into a pan. The threads of the old aluminum strip easily.


Title: oil change
Post by: jeff gibson on January 15, 2016, 08:54:41 PM
Thanks for the help
Title: oil change
Post by: JP Morgen on January 15, 2016, 09:26:20 PM
heat shield may be available from Al Buehner at pentonpartsusa