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| − | The 'liners have a wet clutch and the manufacturer suggestion is 20w-40 (based on the owner's manual). However, the OEM oil is "Yamalube Semi-Synthetic 20w-50" (http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yamalube.aspx), and is not offered in a 20w-40. | + | The 'liners have a wet clutch and the manufacturer suggestion is 20w-40 (based on the owner's manual). However, the currently recommended(by Yamaha) OEM oil is "Yamalube Semi-Synthetic 20w-50" (http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yamalube.aspx), and is not offered in a 20w-40. |
Like other vehicles, other oils can be used. The key with the wet clutch is look for oils which are NOT "energy conserving". (You will find that any mufti-viscosity oil with a 2nd # of 40 weight or higher will NOT be energy conserving, and is therefore acceptable in wet clutch applications). | Like other vehicles, other oils can be used. The key with the wet clutch is look for oils which are NOT "energy conserving". (You will find that any mufti-viscosity oil with a 2nd # of 40 weight or higher will NOT be energy conserving, and is therefore acceptable in wet clutch applications). | ||
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* Lucas High Performance Synthetic SAE 20W/50 Motorcycle Oil | * Lucas High Performance Synthetic SAE 20W/50 Motorcycle Oil | ||
| − | The general consensus is that the semi-synthetic "Yamalube" 20w-50 is the best oil for the Liners. The motor appears to be quieter with this oil, for those who experienced the lifter noise problem. | + | The general consensus is that the semi-synthetic "Yamalube" 20w-50 is the best oil for the Liners. The motor appears to be quieter with this oil, for those who've experienced the lifter noise problem. |
| − | There have been ''some'' complaints of more engine noise with Full Synthetic (This has not proven true with the majority of Full-Syn users, but for those who | + | There have been ''some'' complaints of more engine noise with Full Synthetic (This has not proven true with the majority of Full-Syn users, but for those who've had that experience, it's near 100% certain - you be the judge). |
'''Most Informative Article on Oils:''' | '''Most Informative Article on Oils:''' | ||
'''http://www.boss302.com/oil.htm''' | '''http://www.boss302.com/oil.htm''' | ||
| − | Written back in '03 | + | Written back in '03 but still very applicable and points out or debunks some myths like 'thicker is better', 'racing oil is good', 'synthetics are too slippery', etc. Is a little lengthy but technically easier reading than many articles. Very understandable and informative, and definitely worth the read. |
More information about oils may be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_oil. | More information about oils may be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_oil. | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 3 February 2014
Oil Information
The 'liners have a wet clutch and the manufacturer suggestion is 20w-40 (based on the owner's manual). However, the currently recommended(by Yamaha) OEM oil is "Yamalube Semi-Synthetic 20w-50" (http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yamalube.aspx), and is not offered in a 20w-40.
Like other vehicles, other oils can be used. The key with the wet clutch is look for oils which are NOT "energy conserving". (You will find that any mufti-viscosity oil with a 2nd # of 40 weight or higher will NOT be energy conserving, and is therefore acceptable in wet clutch applications).
Here are some of the other oils used by members of the forum:
- Amsoil V-Twin 20w-50
- Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50
- Shell Rotella T
- Lucas High Performance Synthetic SAE 20W/50 Motorcycle Oil
The general consensus is that the semi-synthetic "Yamalube" 20w-50 is the best oil for the Liners. The motor appears to be quieter with this oil, for those who've experienced the lifter noise problem.
There have been some complaints of more engine noise with Full Synthetic (This has not proven true with the majority of Full-Syn users, but for those who've had that experience, it's near 100% certain - you be the judge).
Most Informative Article on Oils:
http://www.boss302.com/oil.htm Written back in '03 but still very applicable and points out or debunks some myths like 'thicker is better', 'racing oil is good', 'synthetics are too slippery', etc. Is a little lengthy but technically easier reading than many articles. Very understandable and informative, and definitely worth the read.
More information about oils may be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_oil.
And another excellent oil discussion kicked-off with an article written by our own 'Buck' (of Buck's Lowers fame)
http://forums.delphiforums.com/starroadliner/messages/?msg=20767.1
