I used the correct Yamaha 01 oil I am 75kgs very happy, There a lot of people have different ideas what it`s equal too from zero - 5w - 7.5w , different brands seem to be slightly different, but saying that any of the above would be fine may depend a little on personal weight & preference
Been using Motul 7100 10w40 full syn for about 50,000 klms ,clutch - beautiful silky changes zero slippage very happy with the oil & only change every 10,000 klms without any need to top up
I had the same problem after a wash and only started it up before placing it in the garage [ always take it for a ride now after washing], I ended just going for a ride it took about 20klms before it came good ,so don`t be fooled water can get up in there , worth a try
thanks , I suppose the oil pump nozzle & oil filter sieves out the oil before it reaches the internals ? I think how long the rotor lasts can depend on the type of riding you do, mine is mostly highway & back roads so motor keeps fairly cool, not like slow riding in cities or large towns...
No sure if I will keep my bike { been bulletproof } if I do just wondering who has the most miles/klms on their bike [pre 2010] without the rotor destroying itself? I have 73,350 klms [ 2008 model ] without a problem
I never fill the reservoir more than half way between max & min [2008] otherwise it will lose water out of overflow when hot ,this happens to a lot of vehicles , i only fill to max when engine is well & truly hot.
Yep! many of good bike rides in Tassie, but I was catching up will a old flame, so a camper gave us plenty of time to get to know each other again:rolleyes:
If your doing 3 bikes it most likely will work out a lot cheaper to buy concentrated coolant , I all ways do anyway as all the water does`nt come out, just look up the volume of water/coolant for each bike. I mix at 50/50 and always add the coolant volume first then top up with distilled water ...
I used to get a kocking noise in my front end but only when going slow, I tighten the front suspension slightly and now never notice it, I believe my head bearings are still fine even with over 68,000 Klms on the bike but I do`nt do wheelstands, dirt roads, etc and ride fairly smoothly
Did`nt realize there was a GT version ? I know you can get the full fairing as an after market kit, look`s great anyway mate , hope your very happy with it & have Merry Christmas as well :australia:
Take it for a test ride first if possible & if its been maintained properly, plus a good price,go for it:noworries: My 2008 has 68,000 klms and has had zero problems