new to yfz, few questions

[JJs450r]

well i was wonder what type of oil yall use, how much to use, the bike has been ran off a semi synthetic, any problems with that? any info will help i used to be a honda man so this is different for me so bare with me :)

[Toadz400]

I use Amsoil motorcycle oil which is designed for the wet clutch. In the winter I run 5w-30 and during the summer anywhere from 10w-40 to 20w-50 depending on how hot it's going to be.

I've run Amsoil since I got it and I'm very satisfied with it. Doesn't burn a single drop of oil and it still shifts and runs like brand new. The oil seems to hold up very well also as whenever I change my oil it's never discolored.

Welcome to the Yamaha club, you should enjoy it!

[JJs450r]

thanks ya thats what i picked up was the motorcyle oil, dunno if im interested in spending alsmost 30 dollars on each oil change or not :-/ might just go with yamalube semi syenthetic

[Toadz400]

Originally posted by JJs450r
thanks ya thats what i picked up was the motorcyle oil, dunno if im interested in spending alsmost 30 dollars on each oil change or not :-/ might just go with yamalube semi syenthetic

$30? Where do you get your oil? I only spend $7.99 a quart at two quarts and then $4 or so for an oil filter. $20 oil change and I know it's getting the job done. Yamalube Semi Synthetic is good oil though but at the Yamaha dealerships I've been too they're all overpriced.

[JJs450r]

i get it at a local ktm shop in town they sell it by the quart for 10.95 so im guessing thats over priced?

[ECAYFZ450]

DUDE IM SPONSERED BY AMSOIL..AND DEFINATELY THEY ARE THE WAY TO GO..I USE THE 0W-40...IT REALLY HELPS THE MOTOR AND STAYS VERY CLEAN!!

[yfzrider45]

Hey ECAYFZ450....can you send me some free oil since your sponsored? I'm not tryin to be a wise guy, this is a serious question?? thanks

-Jonny

[#17YFZRACER]

true that;)

[matoyfz48]

Honda needs no much maintenance,but on your new yfz you will spend some money only in motor an mantenience,but you will be happy with the results,here in argentina the 5 best racers ride for yamaha,and the trade has a winner in the 5 categories.good like

[Toadz400]

Originally posted by matoyfz48
Honda needs no much maintenance,but on your new yfz you will spend some money only in motor an mantenience,but you will be happy with the results,here in argentina the 5 best racers ride for yamaha,and the trade has a winner in the 5 categories.good like

The 450R needs just as much maintenance as the YFZ.
My YFZ has needed just oil changes (I run Amsoil) and the valves are still in spec after 2 1/2 years. I also make sure to keep the oil screen in the oil tank clean as I think that's the major problem with the YFZ's not getting enough oil.