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I have a new XVS650 Custom. Yamaha recommend engine oil change at 1000k and apparently there is a 'running-in' oil in it for this time. Is this correct? I love fresh clean oil in any engine and I am tempted to change to a API SL 15w50 MOTUL 3100 Gold 'MA' -asap??? I understand re. using MA oils as the wet clutch and gearbox requires the hi pressure additives etc. for that application. But what about 'running-in' a new bike. Like a car engine where the bore will glaze if a hi quality multi grade oil is used in a new engine?? And what about the gearbox and a 'running in' oil?? If that is what is in fact used. I have flushed and changed the oil in the Final Drive. Recommendation is SAE 80 API GL4 and I assume that is what is in it when new. I used a 75w90 API GL5 and am confident that will be OK. Any comments appreciated. Thanks heaps. New to bikes!!!!! rossr (Ross Rolley- Cairns)

Hi everyone, I use mineral oil in my dt125 , i am hearing mixed reports on this over a synthetic, what is everyones opinion of it and how strongly ? Also i am looking to do some touch ups on the silver swing arm and black frame but for the life of me i cant find any paint codes or places that sell it. Preferably id like paint on paint , rather than spray cause its just touching up. Anyone know where or how i can get these?