NC30 - What Oil
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NC30 - What Oil
Hi.
What type of oil can I use in my bike, 10-40w semi-Synthetic?
I've got loads of this in my garage, Is it safe to use?
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessori ... 5021-xx-xx
Thanks
What type of oil can I use in my bike, 10-40w semi-Synthetic?
I've got loads of this in my garage, Is it safe to use?
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessori ... 5021-xx-xx
Thanks
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Re: NC30 - What Oil
That should be fine. I use any 10w-40 semi I can get my hands on.
I change it very regularly though which I think is more important
I change it very regularly though which I think is more important
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Re: NC30 - What Oil
Thanks.CMSMJ1 wrote:That should be fine. I use any 10w-40 semi I can get my hands on.
I change it very regularly though which I think is more important
Its brand new, it would a shame to get rid of it.
Just wanted to make sure it didn't kill my bike.

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Re: NC30 - What Oil
CMSMJ1: When you say regularly do you mean the 5k km regular, or are you like some of the aggressive riders who do it every 2k km or even more often?
I use Castrol Activo btw.
I use Castrol Activo btw.
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Re: NC30 - What Oil
I'm talking every 4 months for a filter and oil change.. got to keep the moto sweet..
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Re: NC30 - What Oil
oil and filter change 4 times a year for me-
every 3 months cos she deserves a treat :-)
every 3 months cos she deserves a treat :-)
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Re: NC30 - What Oil
depends how much you ride in that time though. are u riding every day?
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Re: NC30 - What Oil
when you can go into halfords and get 5 litres of semi synth for 20 with the current discount going on, it seems illogical not to change the oil that often. i do oil changes for fun sometimesCMSMJ1 wrote:I'm talking every 4 months for a filter and oil change.. got to keep the moto sweet..

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Re: NC30 - What Oil
do you just drop the used oil off at your local garage and they don't mind?
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Re: NC30 - What Oil
by law in the UK all MOT test centers have to accept used oil
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