How to give my 1978 Yamaha XS650 an oil change?

[Mrbluueskyy]

What kind of oil is best and how to do it

 

[EvenmoreXS]

Valvoline 20w50 4 stroke motorcycle oil for WET CLUTCH is a good place to start.

 

[Royboy]

Hey Bluuesskyyy, That's two posts, "How to clean the carbs" and "How to change the oil".....How bout' you read a few posts from the past and use the search function. These are questions that have been answered ad infinitum in the past and are not going to endear you to regulars here. Welcome to the forum for sure but you've gotta carry your own luggage.

roy

 

[Unfocused]

Buy a manual. If that doesn't work, buy a For Sale sign.

 

[Leejin]

Wow, no need to be rude guys. How about posting some links?
I'm on my phone, otherwise I would at least have that courtesy.
"Buy a manual or a for sale sign"? That statement goes against everything that I thought this place is.

 

[EvenmoreXS]

You're all right. Yes, all the info for your questions is available in the tech section or via search. I gave a specific answer to a specific question about the oil. When you are cleaning your carbs with the info you find in the tech section and you have a Specific question...create a thread and get help, after you've boned up on the subject and can ask a less general question.

Come on Guys, lets be constructive and helpful.

Unfocused....I efin love boobies too. Boobies are AWESOME.

Welcome Mr. blueskyy, you will likely be doing the work yourself, but we are here to help.

 

[Gene]

C. Engine/transmission oil and filter

1. Oil level measurement
a. To check the level, warm the engine up
for several minutes. Stop the engine.
With the engine stopped, screw the dip
stick completely out and then rest the
stick in the hole.

NOTE:
When checking engine oil level with the
dip stick, position the machine straight up
and on main stand.

b. The dip stick has a minimum and a maximum
mark. The oil level should be
between the two. If the level is low, add
sufficient oil to raise it to the proper level.

2. Oil replacement and filter cleaning

a. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up for
2-3 minutes. Stop the engine.
b. Place an oil pan under the engine.
c. Remove the drain plugs and drain the oil.
d. Remove the filter cover and oil filter
securing bolt.
e. Slip the filter element out and clean.
f. Install the filter and filter cover.
Filter torque: 7 ft-lb
g. Reinstall the drain plugs. (Make sure it is
tight.)
Drain plug torque: 32 ft-lb
h. Add oil through the dip stick hole.

Oil quantity:
2.0 lit (2.1 qt): periodic oil change
2.5 lit (2.6 qt): engine overhauling

Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4-cycle oil or SAE
20W/40 type “SE” motor oil

I use Shell Rotella 15w40 I got it at Walmart for $12 a gallon

 

[Unfocused]

Come on now, don't get your panties in a bunch. Just having a little fun. Can't we all just get along?

But I'm serious about the manual.