Forum: Oil and Lubrication

Changed the oil yesterday. I live kind of out in the sticks, so could not get by a motorcycle dealer or motorcycle specific accessories shop. Went...

I'm too lazy to go up to the shed and look at the shop manual so one of you out there that has their manual real handy, I need you to look up the...

So I always seem to turn to you guys for questions becuause I know you ride so much. Here's another one for you. The manual only lists 20w-50. ...

Have yet to come across a thread like this. Long story short, got caught in a pinch and went with one of the filters listed in the Bin, the Bosch...

Has anyone ever noticed a difference in shifting when using different grades of oil? the reason I ask is becuase when I did the first oil change...

I am thinking of switching from a blended oil to a Mobil 1 full synthetic. My bike has 30k+ on it, should I expect, leaks or any other adverse...

Posted this on the other forum as well. Thought I'd see what you folks thought. Changed my oil (for the second time) a couple of weeks ago. I'm...

I am sure this has been covered. What exactly is the difference in MC oil V Auto Full Syn Oil? Some additave I have been told for the clutch. Is this...

I have a question about crush washers. Let me say I have always changed my own oil and filters on all my vehicles. I just changed the oil and filter...

Yes they did! The bastards changed our beloved, kick-ass Valvoline SynPower High Performance Brake Fluid. You will now see its replacement in a...

I have a case of Valvoline 10W40 ATV oil. API Specification: SG, SH, SJ Can i use these oil for my FJR ? jdfjr

Looking at a bike for the girlfriend and it looks good but... it has ~16,000 km (~10,000 mi) on it and the owner admitted that the oil has not been...

After a 1,000 mile break-in, I'm changing the pumpin oil in my '09. Yamaha specs a part number for this lubricant, not the usual 75W-90 gear oil. ...

Has anyone used a OEM filter for the R1 or FZ1 on their FJR? They look the same in size. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance. LDR1

I changed the oil in my 07a a few weeks ago (first time to do it myself) and now I'm occasionally getting an oil pressure light right after I leave...

hi, am just wondering if ":moreys upper cylinder lubricant" would be good for using in the fjr? i have used it in the past in a couple of cars and it...

Well, I am baffled with this one. I changed the oil about 3 week ago and also changed the filter (Super-Tech - First time using one, always used the...

Not about motorcycles but don't know where else to post. I'm changing oil on my 05 Chrysler van. I noticed the oil fill cap specified 5-20; I...