RadianNewb

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

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!

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