my big red is crying

[Txboi]

Month ago I got my first trike. Br250es and it rocks. Couple weeks ago I changed oil which it needed bad. While I took it muddin last week I noticed in low gear and first that it started to whine I didn't notice it before the oil change bit idk what's up. Any clues for me? Thanks

[Furno]

MIllion dollar question: what oil did you use?

[Txboi]

Rotella 1540. I was told it would work fine since it doesn't have a clutch

[Flyingw]

Actually your Big Red has two clutches. One centrifical clutch and one regular wet clutch. Get the Rotella out of it and replace it with regular ol 10W-30 conventional oil. Be sure to replace the oil filter too.

[gomer202]

10-40 is what i use

[dustrunner]

ya, i use 10 w 40 also. never had a problem.

[jasonrobert67]

Yeah dont go to wallmart and buy cheap oil, get to your motorsports place and buy somthing good, no synthetic somthing like maxima or any high quality atv oil. Its worth it in the long run, Ive recked several machines trying to save money on oil.

[bigbore88]

or clutch saver works good too

[Txboi]

Ok. Will do. I read alot of ppl use 1040 but 1540 was closest I had at work and was told by buddy that used to work at a bike shop 1540 would be ok. I will definitely swap oil and filter. Don't wanna kill my first trike. Thanks guys.

[Txboi]

Quick q....any links or help on how to change filter?

[badass350x]

O boy, there is a reason for a manual, read it follow it if your not sure about anything. and never rely on anyone that you dont trust to tell you what oil to use, your manual is your best friend!

[hinanners]

Isn't the filter on the drain plug? I can't remember

[badass350x]

No there is actually a filter on the motor.

[badass350x]

Do you all not have a manual?

[Flyingw]

Here's a link to the manual. Its in Chapt 2 (Maintenance)

http://www.oscarmayer.net/atc/manuals/

[Txboi]

Far as oil would castrol or Pennzoil 1030 work? And also the link for he manual didn't show a br250es

[kb0nly]

Look in my sig below for manuals...

I use a good 10w-40, Castrol GTX is what i use and have been using for many many many many many years... Yes a long time.