Kz 400 1979 oil question

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

hey guys!

i just discovered that my kz 400 has 2 different oil drains.
so is there one for the gear box oil and one for the motor?
i just cant find 2 spots for the different oils to be filled up...theres only one screwed plug.
please help!

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

If you are going to work on your bike, search for a service manual and download it.

There is only one oil drain. The other "plug" you are seeing is the oil filter cover, which is also on the bottom.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

thanks for the quick reply!

downloaded the manual,i cant find a gearbox oil,so my bike seems to be fine with only one oil.

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Yes, most Jap bikes only have one oil that lubes the engine, transmission, and primary.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

ok thanks!my father asked me because he runs a 1970s shovelhead.he said that there is a huge difference between gear oil and standard motor oil...

another reason why i love the japs.easy.

 

[hillsy]

Make sure you use a motorcycle specific oil - not a car oil. The wet clutch in your bike will not appreciate the additives in car oils.