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Post subject: Yamaha XJ 600N, What oil does this bike use?
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PedroCookMartins What's an RD? Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Total posts: 4 |
Hi guys,
Just bought a Yamaha XJ 600N, have been trying to find out what oil it uses, only found 20w 40 as the answer, but I can't find this oil anyware. Could someone please help me out!
Thanks,
Pedro
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:00 pm
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Thrasherg Powerband Master Joined: 18 May 2007 Total posts: 881 Location: Austin, Texas |
You can use 20W40 or 20W50, just use an oil that is intended for motorcycles otherwise you might have problems with the clutch (caused by friction modifiers in car oil).
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:02 pm
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| PedroCookMartins What's an RD? Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Total posts: 4 |
Problem is I can find those types of oil...
Thound this pages da specifies 10W/40 Semi Synthetic Oil,
http://www.bikebitzuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_194_198&products_id=2007
Are you saying I shouldn't use this oil?
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:06 pm
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ThrashergPowerband Master Joined: 18 May 2007 Total posts: 881 Location: Austin, Texas |
You can run a 10W40, the 10 refers to the viscosity of the oil when hot, a 10W oil is runnier than a 20W so it will flow better, but you don't want the oil to get so runny that the parts in your engine can disperce the oil and make contact with each other (causing a seizure).
Living in the UK, (not known for getting really hot!!) you can run a 10W oil. I am surprised that you are having trouble finding a 20W50 oil as it's a common grade, but that ELF 10W40 will be fine.
If the engine has done a few miles, you might see the engine burn a bit more of the 10W40 oil than a 20W oil, so keep an eye on the oil level..
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:19 pm
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| PedroCookMartins What's an RD? Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Total posts: 4 |
Thank you for the answers, I have another one for you!
How many litres and how to tell the level? The oil glass sight on the side seems to be full of oil all the time.
Thanks for your help.
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:54 pm
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kookimonsta Rear-wheel Steering! Joined: 16 Dec 2003 Total posts: 2820 Location: Wolverhampton, West Mids, UK |
yea in the uk use 10w40 for the divvy.
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:10 pm
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jante350 RD/RZ Jedi Master Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Total posts: 5372 Location: Bergen, Norway |
10w40 4T motorcycle engine oil, whatever brand you can get your hands on!  good luck!
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:00 am
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