What oil do you'ns use in your Magura Hydro Clutch's

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by andyman, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. andyman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Hey, what you you Magura Hydraulic Clutch owners use in your clutch system? Regular Kroger Mineral Oil, Magura Blood, etc?

    I need to bleed mine in an attempt to solve a Rekluse dragging issue. I want to move rather immediately to a left hand rear brake setup, so I don't really care to spend $20+ on a fluid if I can get by without it.

    I have some blue magura fluid, circa 1997 (lol), that is left over from a Magura hydraulic brake setup on my old mountain bike. I wonder if it's the same stuff?

    Thanks,
    Andy
  2. Mike Kay Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    California
    I prefer Vons or Big Lots mineral oil. Its the cheapest around for me. Actually i still have some generic mexican mineral oil from a pharmacy in Ensenada. Less than a buck for a good sized bottle.

    I have some red dye if you need some. :lol:

    My buddy uses ATF. Really.
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    Just make sure you change out the o ring for an x ring. And carry a spare/small bottle of oil for long or multi-day rides.
  3. OM48 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    S.W. Pa.
    The guys at EE told me a while back to run ATF in the KTM with the Magura clutch. I think it was the F typy.
  4. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    I use ATF or 2.5W fork oil.
  5. Ruffus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I use Mobil 1 synthetic ATF
  6. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    Singer sewing machine oil here. About 2-3 bucks at wal mart. It is the lightest mineral oil I could find. Gives a nice light clutch feel. :thumbsup:
  7. roostafish Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Eugene, OR U.S.A.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 WR 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 KTM 350 XCF
    If you're just doing this temp, then just go cheap. Baby oil is the cheapest mineral oil out there, and it smells if it leaks!

    After you get the Rekluse in, you won't need that silly lever anyway. Don't forget to install the little tube thingy with mineral oil in it. You'll need it!
  8. Motology Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Yep, me too.
  9. andyman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    You guys rock. Thanks!:thumbsup:
  10. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Why use ATF instead of straight mineral oil as per the manual?
  11. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    Because it won't damage the engine if it leaks into the cases, and you can buy it almost anywhere in a pinch if you have to.
  12. gestion01 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Montreal
    Anyone try 5w fork oil? I have a ton of the stuff leftover and no 2.5w or ATF.

    I run a rekluse so lever ''lightness'' is no big deal.
  13. racermx66 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    New Jersey
    Motorex mineral oil.