No, you don't need the Norwegian Monkey Jizz for the Super Ten. Valvoline Synpower does fine.Good call! I didn't even think of that.
I assume it'll take the same oil as the FJR?
CM
The torque spec for the spoke nipples is 6Nm/4.3 ft/lbs/52 in/lbs. You can use a 5mm allen socket on the nipple at the hub and short extension if you have a torque wrench that goes that low. I prefer to check alternating spokes on one side, then the opposite side of the wheel, then return to the first side and check the remaining ones there, then the second side to finish up.How would I check the spokes? That's not something I've had to do before.
CM
The Mobil 1 75-90w is what I use on my '92 Vmax and not had any issues with the final drive over the years. I have broken a couple drive shafts on the Vmax but that was due to some hooliganism (abuse?) on my behalf. Most early Vmax owners keep a drive shaft or two around for just such issues. I'm sure the S10 will not see that type of abuse in it's life, at least from me, I will only abuse my Vmax in that manner.On the final drive, the book calls for SAE 80 gear oil, but I have used Mobil 1 75-90W. Your choice of poison, I just like synthetic.
Also, most important, just add the 3.6 quarts of oil, and be done with it. The bike has a dry sump system, and it is very easy to chase the oil level, and not check the level the proper way. A simple search on this site, and you can read some of the fun (BTDT).
But why ? At 4K miles.Might as well change the final drive lube-real easy & real cheap. Mine was quite dirty.
The first several thousand miles, you do get a fair amount of junk from the final drive, and it is nice to flush it. Nothing worrisome, but for .2 qt of oil, it is easy and cheap. Just out of habit, I change mine every oil change, and the bottle lasts 5 or 6 oil changes. It only take another 5 minutes or so, and since it has been treating me well, why not give a little more love back.But why ? At 4K miles.
I am not sure I have ever heard of anyone have a drive shaft failure on the Tenere, and there are some pretty nutty riders out there on this bike. Some of the riders treat it like it is a 300 lb dirt bike (awesome riding skills).The Mobil 1 75-90w is what I use on my '92 Vmax and not had any issues with the final drive over the years. I have broken a couple drive shafts on the Vmax but that was due to some hooliganism (abuse?) on my behalf. Most early Vmax owners keep a drive shaft or two around for just such issues. I'm sure the S10 will not see that type of abuse in it's life, at least from me, I will only abuse my Vmax in that manner.
I agree. Thank you for the explanation.The first several thousand miles, you do get a fair amount of junk from the final drive, and it is nice to flush it. Nothing worrisome, but for .2 qt of oil, it is easy and cheap. Just out of habit, I change mine every oil change, and the bottle lasts 5 or 6 oil changes. It only take another 5 minutes or so, and since it has been treating me well, why not give a little more love back.
I am not sure I have ever heard of anyone have a drive shaft failure on the Tenere, and there are some pretty nutty riders out there on this bike. Some of the riders treat it like it is a 300 lb dirt bike (awesome riding skills).
Real easy & real cheap. Mine was quite dirty.But why ? At 4K miles.
I checked mine at 500 miles. About 3 were loose in the rear wheel (not rattle-y loose, just not tight to spec), 2 in front. Checked them at 1000 miles...1 was not up to spec in the rear. At 1500 miles, all were ok. Now I check them every oil change. No problems so far (16K).How would I check the spokes? That's not something I've had to do before.
CM
But….sometimes....she THINKS she's a VMax.….I will only abuse my Vmax in that manner.