first oil change

[Fred W]

You two should get a room.

 

[user 8909]

This would be a good time to add a magnetic drain plug. Anytime, actually.

https://www.drainplugmagnets.com/yamahamotorcycles.php

 

[Spud]

While we're at it, let's talk CRUSH WASHERS!!!!!!!

If it doesn't leak, don't replace. Again, 75K on the OEM and never a drip

 

[Pterodactyl]

While we're at it, let's talk CRUSH WASHERS!!!!!!!
If it doesn't leak, don't replace. Again, 75K on the OEM and never a drip

Ya, but you've only changed the oil twice....................

 

[NTXFJR]

Yeah, but it's Rotella, and still going strong......

 

[RossKean]

Yeah, but it's Rotella, and still going strong......

If it was Amsoil, you could still be running on the first change!

 

[Harald]

This would be a good time to add a magnetic drain plug. Anytime, actually.
https://www.drainplugmagnets.com/yamahamotorcycles.php

I haven't priced it in a while, but the drain plug for the final drive on the FJR is exactly the same plug as the engine oil drain plug except it contains a magnet and is probably much cheaper than the linked one. I know because one has been installed in my 07 since about 08.

 

[rbentnail]

This would be a good time to add a magnetic drain plug. Anytime, actually.
https://www.drainplugmagnets.com/yamahamotorcycles.php

I haven't priced it in a while, but the drain plug for the final drive on the FJR is exactly the same plug as the engine oil drain plug except it contains a magnet and is probably much cheaper than the linked one. I know because one has been installed in my 07 since about 08.

Really? $35 for a magnetic drain plug? Are they gold or platinum?

bikebandit.com has the final drive magnetic drain plug with "gasket" for about $12.

 

[Pterodactyl]

Autozone carries a variety of metric magnetic drain plugs for under $5, if I remember correctly. I have one in my FJR.

 

[Fred W]

Is it OK to run an automotive drain plug in a motorcycle? Won't that cause clutch slippage, or burn out the stator, or something?

 

[wheatonFJR]

Is it OK to run an automotive drain plug in a motorcycle? Won't that cause clutch slippage, or burn out the stator, or something?

Only if it isn't tightened before you go riding on your cross country oddysey.

 

[rbentnail]

Is it OK to run an automotive drain plug in a motorcycle? Won't that cause clutch slippage, or burn out the stator, or something?

The huge magnet on the auto drain plug interferes with the electronical equipment in aircraft b/c it's pointed up, not so much on the bike tho when the optional shielding loop is attached to the frame and weighted down to drag the ground at all speeds. I hear the magnet helps with red lights too....

 

[s.ga.rider]

Auto magnetic plugs are to strong. They will keep more oil away from the clutch causing more soaks....

 

[eflyguy]

They only work with car oil, so no use on our moto-sickles..

 

[rbentnail]

They only work with car oil, so no use on our moto-sickles..

WTF dood? Car oil works great in our motorsickles. And diesel truck oil has been known to work great in our motorsickles.

You're of of them "purists", aintcha? smileysmileysmiley

 

[Fred W]

He was talking about the auto drain plugs. The car oil and filters work great, but those big magnets on the drain plugs will disrupt the universe.

 

[rushes]

Magnets in drain plugs are for BMW's.

You don't need to worry about how many chunks of metal are coming loose between changes with a Yamaha...

 

[eflyguy]

Fred gets it..

 

[Pterodactyl]

I think it is time that the fjrforum.com adopt an official oil, tire, seat, gear oil, and tampon. It will make it so much easier to respond to these questions and we won't have to repeat ourselves or listen to the the anecdotal, " I've used Apex Goat Sputum for over 65,000 miles with no problems"...... no f-ing ***** dimwit. I nominate John Deer oil as the official oil, Shinko as the official tire, Barca Lounger as the official seat, recycled McDonalds french fry grease for gear oil and Tampax as the official filter. I'm open for adopting an official helmet, jacket, boot and toothpaste as well.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I think it is time that the fjrforum.com adopt an official oil, tire, seat, gear oil, and tampon. It will make it so much easier to respond to these questions and we won't have to repeat ourselves or listen to the the anecdotal, " I've used Apex Goat Sputum for over 65,000 miles with no problems"...... no f-ing ***** dimwit. I nominate John Deer oil as the official oil, Shinko as the official tire, Barca Lounger as the official seat, recycled McDonalds french fry grease for gear oil and Tampax as the official filter. I'm open for adopting an official helmet, jacket, boot and toothpaste as well.

I'm sorry, is Apex Goat Sputum an official John Deere product? Because I can't seem to find it on the shelf at Big John's Tractor and Scooter here in Travelers Rest, SC.