Hi from another Australian

Bilga · Jan 26, 2017

Hi Guys

Just got my 2013 FE450 Husaberg it has 2,500 km's on it. Picked it up Tuesday am going for a ride this weekend keen as.

This is my first 'big bike' that's mine. I've only ever ridden my brothers and only ever owned a small bike (125cc) of my own, so keen to have my own.

If anyone has any tips, or good additions to do to my bike I'm all ears (Sprocket sizes, ecu mapping, etc...) especially what motor oils, gearbox oils, radiator fluids that are best to use for this bike.

See you guys around.

tourist · Jan 27, 2017

Welcome!!

Down under I believe you have access to Delo 400 oil. This is good stuff according to our fellow aussies here on the forum.

Pre-2013 they're single-cavity oiled, i.e. no separate gearbox oil - not sure about the '13+?

Damo W · Jan 27, 2017

tourist said:
Welcome!!

Down under I believe you have access to Delo 400 oil. This is good stuff according to our fellow aussies here on the forum.

Gday mate,

I use Delo400 in mine (2005 and 2003) and I personally like it. The best part is you can buy a 20lt drum of it for about $120 I think so it makes oil changes fairly inexpensive. Therefore your more inclined to do it too!!

Welcome!

Damo

Bilga · Jan 27, 2017

Damo W said:
Gday mate,

I use Delo400 in mine (2005 and 2003) and I personally like it. The best part is you can buy a 20lt drum of it for about $120 I think so it makes oil changes fairly inexpensive. Therefore your more inclined to do it too!!

Welcome!

Damo

Will definitely be looking into the 20L drum. Much rather pay $120 for 20L then $120 for 4L. :furious:

Is this the correct oil, I'm not thinking so because it says it's for diesel engines.

Damo W · Jan 27, 2017

Yes mate that looks like it. It is indeed a heavy duty diesel oil however it has the JASO specification for wet clutches. I think there are a few threads on here about it, maybe just do your own research on it as I am not familiar with the viscosity etc for the newer bikes. I'm sure though it would be OK. There would be a heap more discussion on the net about it too I suppose. Just remember everyone has an opinion, mine is I like it, I use it and it's been great.

I'd be looking at getting it from your local Caltex depot if you decide to go that way, it will be slightly cheaper than from say a service centre.

Good luck

Damo

Damo W · Jan 27, 2017

https://www.caltex.com.au/-/media/d...ces/caltex-lubricants-product-guide-2016.ashx

Here's the product guide with all the relevant specifications. The XLE synthetic looks to be a thinner grade and may be suitable depending on what is recommended for your particular bike.

Hope this helps

Damo

steve · Jan 27, 2017

DELO 400 15/40 Multigrade is the one. Been using it for years in my Bergs and others in my fleet without issue.

And welcome to UHE

Bilga · Jan 28, 2017

steve said:
DELO 400 15/40 Multigrade is the one. Been using it for years in my Bergs and others in my fleet without issue.

And welcome to UHE

Cheers thanks, I inquired about it as was told it was $105 per 20L drum. Not sure if this is a decent price, but it seems decently priced.

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