RadianNewb Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hello everyone!! I just got in from my first ride on my 1987 (or 89... I'm not sure!) Yamaha Radian 600. It rode very nice! I traded it for an old GMC pickup truck, and I LOVE it. It's very sharp, and has 5,500 miles logged. My first (of many, I'm sure) questions is this: What maintenance should I perform right now? The last guy owned it for about a year, and he didn't even know where to put oil in, which pains me. I'm a Land Rover owner and I love working on stuff- so if there is a list of maintenance that all new owners should perform, I'd love to see it! THANK YOU, everyone!! -NewB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 1 : park your land rover on firm level ground, (see owners manual). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Balthorpe Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi there. Your Radian isnt green is it? Only a mate sold a low mileage Radian last year and there arent that many around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadianNewb Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 1 : park your land rover on firm level ground, (see owners manual). Firm level ground.... Like this? http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm235/pkilchermann/lr.jpg Nope, the Radian isn't green... just plain ole black. I can't tell you how fun it is to ride though. It still pretty cold here in the northern U.S., and I don't have a real helmet yet (wore a Kevlar military helmet), but it was still very fun. Do you guys know if it hurts to run Premium gas in these things? Also- what sort of oil do these 4cyl .9L engines use? Can I use synthetic? THANK YOU, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 19, 2009 You should get those brakes checked Semi synthetic oil is your best bet, full synthetic can sometimes cause clutch slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadianNewb Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 You should get those brakes checked Semi synthetic oil is your best bet, full synthetic can sometimes cause clutch slip Wow, thanks for the oil tip- I'll be changing that this weekend. Are there any other fluids that regularly need a change? Also- the guy I traded it for said to use the clutch every time you shift, but I discovered yesterday that shifting was much smoother if you didn't use the clutch- am I hurting the "transmission"? Thanks!! NewB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 19, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 19, 2009 Might be an idea to change the fork oil, you will have to find out (get a manual) how to do it, what viscosity and how much to use, this doesn't need doing very often but its an old bike and you don't know when it was last done. brake fluid should also be changed just as it does in a car from time to time. You should use your clutch all the time for gear changing...Tip...when down shifting (only) give the throttle a little blip as you pull the clutch and simultaneously change gear, you will find it is much smoother that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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