In my other thread I just bought a DR-Z400. Well today I found a CHERRY, like new 2013 Yamaha XT250 dual sport with 1500 miles. I couldn't pass on the price, so I bought it. The first owner said he did the first service at 600 miles as the manual calls for and he used Yamalube 10W40. So the current oil (Yamalube) has 900 miles on it. I have decided to change the oil and "get a baseline". The engine is fuel injected and air cooled. Being air cooled, and the engine being broken in by now, I am thinking a synthetic oil might be a good idea, especially for south Florida.
What oils are you guys recommending for this new to me bike? Will buy at local retailers, which are Wal-Mart, Autozone, Advance Auto, and NAPA.
I'm leaning towards Valvoline motorcycle 4T synthetic 20W50, due to my climate. Bike holds 1.4 quarts.
I know my Wal-Mart has the following suitable oils:
Valvoline motorcycle conventional 10W40
Valvoline motorcycle conventional 20W50
Valvoline motorcycle 4T synthetic 10W40
Valvoline motorcycle 4T synthetic 20W50
Castrol semi-synthetic Actevo 4T 10W40
Castrol semi-synthetic Actevo 4T 20W50
Mobil 1 Racing 4T synthetic 10W40
Mobil 1 V-twin synthetic 20W50
Rotella 15W40
What oils are you guys recommending for this new to me bike? Will buy at local retailers, which are Wal-Mart, Autozone, Advance Auto, and NAPA.
I'm leaning towards Valvoline motorcycle 4T synthetic 20W50, due to my climate. Bike holds 1.4 quarts.
I know my Wal-Mart has the following suitable oils:
Valvoline motorcycle conventional 10W40
Valvoline motorcycle conventional 20W50
Valvoline motorcycle 4T synthetic 10W40
Valvoline motorcycle 4T synthetic 20W50
Castrol semi-synthetic Actevo 4T 10W40
Castrol semi-synthetic Actevo 4T 20W50
Mobil 1 Racing 4T synthetic 10W40
Mobil 1 V-twin synthetic 20W50
Rotella 15W40