MikeS Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Opinions welcome on when I should change the oil on my Yamaha SR250 Special. It's a standard 4 stroke, single piston engine. My usual garage is in Spain (yes I rode my Spanish bike to London) and they changed the oil before I left. I'm going to change the oil myself this time. Must be due I think. Is 1500 km a sensible distance between changes? And is there a filter I have to change, or just one to clean? Thanking you all in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Opinions welcome on when I should change the oil on my Yamaha SR250 Special. It's a standard 4 stroke, single piston engine. My usual garage is in Spain (yes I rode my Spanish bike to London) and they changed the oil before I left. I'm going to change the oil myself this time. Must be due I think. Is 1500 km a sensible distance between changes? And is there a filter I have to change, or just one to clean? Thanking you all in anticipation. Further to my first message. Can anyone tell me which oil I need to buy and how much? Yes I know I could just go to a bike shop, but I'd like an independant opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 29, 2007 Moderator Share Posted July 29, 2007 Further to my first message. Can anyone tell me which oil I need to buy and how much? Yes I know I could just go to a bike shop, but I'd like an independant opinion. I use a semi-synth 4T oil and change every 3000 miles with a genuine yam oil filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 I use a semi-synth 4T oil and change every 3000 miles with a genuine yam oil filter. Thanks. I'll make a note of it. I presume your xs400 has similar needs to my SR250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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