I have had a recent explosion of people wanting to buy 10W-30 oil...

I have recommended against this and asked for a copy of this recommendation from the owners manual.

No one has supplied this..

So today, I went to one of my Yamaha Retail Accounts and in my Grubby Big Mitts, I have a copy of the Specifications page..

There is NO recommendation for 10W-30 anywhere at any temp... If someone's manual shows different, please post a copy..

The Yamaha Manual States for 10 Degrees F. to 110 F. Ambient Air Temp, 10W-40.

It also goes on to state that the engine oil Grade must be an API SG or Higher with a JASO MA Rating...

WHY ???...... SG/SH oils will not have Friction Modifiers as this is a Spec from the Mid 90's.. The reason it Specs an MA Rating after that "higher" is because many oils with Friction Modifiers May Not Meet the MA Rating...

AMSOIL Motorcycle oils carry an MA 2 Rating. The Highest Clutch Peformance Rating Available.

Bob

here's from a second gen manual:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk105/snowbizx/Amsoil/04.jpg

Thanks Sno

What I have here is from a brand new bike... It is still on the sales floor.. LOL

He pulled the manual right out of the plastic...

So now I am really wondering... As what I have here says 10W-40, which surprised me right there instead of 20W-40 ...

I just don't want the wrong oil going out for the wrong application and someone puking an engine... It is that CYA Instinct..

Bob

yah i think the newer bikes have a little lower temp recommendation for 10W-30, but it's still suggested

my 08 says 10w30 & 20w40

Mines running 10w 40

this is the the 06 manual (and it's the same for 07). not sure what you're seeing, but i'm good with my 10w-40 amsoil (b/c at the time, 10w-30 wasn't offered).

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t119/agg2001/06-07_r6_oil.jpg

My scanner isn't hooked up but I just confirmed with the Dealer that this is for an '09 R-6.

Evidently, Yamaha found out that 10W-30 was not the way to go in these... My recommendation will stand with 10W-40.

When an engine doesn't change, and the OEM goes from 40 wgt to 30 and then back to a 40, I'll stick with the 40 recommendation all day long

Thanks for all your input.

Bob

my owners manual for my 05 says use yamahalube 4 10w-30 or 20w-40

what amsoil product do you recomend I use

my owners manual for my 05 says use yamahalube 4 10w-30 or 20w-40

what amsoil product do you recomend I use


I am going to stay with the tried and true and what Yamaha has gone back to. 10W-40 AMSOIL Product Code MCF

I have a page out of an '09 Manual right here.... 10W-40 is the recommended.

Shoot me a PM for a price quote.. Let me know what quantity and if you need a filter, chain lube, brake fluid or fork oil


.

yeah, weird... the '09 manual actually states 10W-40 from 10*-110* and 20W-50 from 50*-125*. shadeballs :yes

yeah, weird... the '09 manual actually states 10W-40 from 10*-110* and 20W-50 from 50*-125*.


Yep..... Even Yamaha can't make up their mind.... Maybe they had a few too many engine failures.. LOL

As I said... I will continue to recommend the #1 Selling Synthetic MotorCycle Oil here... AMSOIL MCF 10W-40

Bob

I'm getting ready for my 1st oil change, do you think the AMS oil MCF 10-40 Synthetic is the way to go? I hear people say not to use synthetic on the first oil change.

I'm getting ready for my 1st oil change, do you think the AMS oil MCF 10-40 Synthetic is the way to go? I hear people say not to use synthetic on the first oil change.

There is no reason to wait any further than your 600 mile Interval to switch to synthetic.

Shoot me an email for a quote,... amsoil@bestoil4you.com

Bob

Yes..... AMSOIL MCF 10W-40

Bob

I just bought my 10w-40, 103 Filter and a sweet tool to get the filter off. Thanks Bod your the Man.

Luis

FWI, all owners manuals are available for download @ yamaha usa website.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/service/viewmanuals/sport_manuals.aspx

I just bought my 10w-40, 103 Filter and a sweet tool to get the filter off. Thanks Bod your the Man.

Luis

Thank You Luis.

It is waiting for you at the warehouse....

Remember me for your EVO Needs as well...

Bob