HackSpaz

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone can lend their opinions to my situation here. Yesterday I changed the oil in my 2002 V-Star 650 Classic. Its the first time Ive changed the oil since getting the bike back in March. I dont know what type of oil was in it before hand, so I figured with the warmer weather hitting us now it was best to be on the safe side and switch to a 20W50. I used yamalube by the way, and a new filter. I also changed out the final drive oil as well and put in an 80w90 hypoid gear oil. So, the thing im wondering about is, after changing out the oil, the engine sounds different. I dont know if it was running rough before, but now it doesnt seem to have as much deep tone to it. Essentially the bike just sounds quieter. Also, when I cold start it, I pull out the choke, and while its warming up on the choke it sounds different as well, as if the rpms arent as high. Somehow it just seems to me like its quieter and not screaming as loud when its on the choke. Could I have put too much oil in or something? I dunno, it just doesnt sound right anymore. Anyone got any ideas as to what this could be? Or maybe im just paranoid lol Thanks guys!

Lol yup, there is such a thing as a rude canadian, as unlikely as it sounds. Hopefully I'm not one of them, at least I try not to be. Yes I have heard of seafoam, unfortunately when I went to the store this morning they didnt have any, so I picked up another brand, and popped it in my bike with a fresh tank of gas. I'll see if that does anything after a while. I'm starting to think that the battery could be part of the problem. Sometimes the turn signals dont work right. Like if im sitting at an intersection with my turn signal on, it doesnt always flash. It lights up, but doesnt always flash. However, if I rev the engine, the turn signals begin to flash again. Weird. It could be a multitute of problems. As it is I do plan to take the bike in to a mechanic to give it a once over, but right now I'm on a tight budget so I'm trying to do as much tuning up/patch work I can on my own in the meantime. Thankfully the bike still runs fine once it gets going, it just has alot of minor quirks lol.

Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. My name is Andrew, and I live in Toronto Canada. I'm a new rider, just bought my first bike as I mentioned before, a 1982 yamaha SR250 Exciter. I love bikes, but I'm still a complete newb when it comes to dealing with upkeep and repair. Thanks for letting me know about the choke by the way. I don't ride it with the choke out, I always have it all the way in. I just wanted to be sure that this was the correct position for it. Thanks Does anyone have any other ideas about the other issues? I was wondering if it might be possible that my fuel lines need cleaning? Wondering if putting a fuel cleaner through her might help a bit. Thanks for yer help guys, sorry for my initial rude barge in

I recently purchased a used 1982 Yamaha SR250 from a seller here in my city. When I first got the bike everything seemed fine, but now the bike occasionally has trouble starting up. It makes a low revving noise, then kinda squeals and shuts off. Sometimes I get it started, but the engine sounds weak, and then it clunks out. The bike rides ok once I manage to get it started, usually I have to pull out the fuel choke and start it again, this usually gets it working. Still, startup issues aside, the engine always sounds weak. Whenever I am idleing at a stop light and sitting in first gear, the engine sounds so slow and weak, and it sometimes cuts out. The only way to keep it from cutting out is to rev the engine constantly while standing still. I'll be honest, this is my first bike, and I'm still learning about them. I dont really know whats going on. On a side note concerning the fuel choke, it seems to have three positions: all the way in, half way out, and all the way out. There are little notches that lock it into each position. The thing im not sure about is, what position should the choke be in while riding? Does this have anything to do with why the bike has trouble, and seems to be weak? Thanks in advance for your responses.