Gearbox problem after oil change

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  • Kman123
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    Gearbox problem after oil change

    Hello just did my first oil change on a new bike 82 750t. Now the shifting is tougher and louder I used Rotella 15-40. Level is on the low side, need more oil than I ol thought after the oil filter. Any ideas why? Ps. The shift was just in driveway, I haven't taken it on the road since
  • TxGSrider
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    • Aug 2015
    • 1015
    • Flower Mound, TX

    #2
    That Rotella is a little thick especially in the cold weather.
    1982 GS1100E "Jolene"

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    • Kman123

      #3
      Originally posted by TxGSrider
      That Rotella is a little thick especially in the cold weather.
      So you think I can attribute loud shift to that. Would it improve with warmup?

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      • TxGSrider
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        • Aug 2015
        • 1015
        • Flower Mound, TX

        #4
        Originally posted by Kman123
        So you think I can attribute loud shift to that. Would it improve with warmup?
        I'd let it get good and warmed up and see if it gets better. I use the Rotella here in Texas and I've noticed as our temps get cooler that the clutch seems to drag a little and its a little harder to shift until its good and warmed up.
        1982 GS1100E "Jolene"

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