oil change

  1. arm

    1978 XS400 oil change

    Hey guys, im looking to change the oil on my bike and wanted to know where I can find the oil filter and possibly the O rings. Also if anyone has a picture of where the oil filter screen is and what should be used to clean it. as a side question, I was reading the XS400 manuals and was curious...
  2. P

    Removing a rounded oil filter bolt

    Hello all, new to the site and just recently acquired a 1982 XS400RJ Seca that wasn't running according to the PO and has ~30,000 miles on the odometer. He said there were probably carb problems, so I went and removed the carbs (what a pain in the ass by the way, everything is so damn tight on...
  3. Noodles

    Motor oil and oil filter discussed.

    Hey guys, I searched the threads on here and did find some answers, but I would like to have a specific thread (this one) that gives the info needed to do a correct oil change. Another words, what type of oil to use- and also what oil filter. For a guy like me who would like to be able to go to...
  4. R

    Motor oil help

    I need to change oil because the one I'm using now is synthetic and my clutch is slipping badly and the motor is leaking all over the garage floor. I have been going through posts here on the site about what oil to use but none of the oils suggested are available in my country, but i have found...
  5. V

    I'm just a painter

    Hey guys, just finished putting a few shakedown miles on my xs and it occurred to me I should probably change the oil. A friend recommended 10w40 oil. Should I run some through and flush the system or is it better to just let it mix with whatever old stuff is in there? Also is the a proper way...
  6. 1982xs400

    Anyone use ROTELLA OIL

    I wanted to know if anyone uses the ROTELLA brand oil in the XS400. Which has a JASO MC, Japanese oil rating. I also have a LS650 Suzuki s40 aka " savage" the suzukisavage forum guys swear by this oil. made for motorcycles and the wet clutch. oils for V -TWINS have more additives than...
  7. G

    Got my maxim up and running, what do I need for maintenance?

    Doing maintenance on my '83 XS400...just got it so I'm new to motorcycles! I'm a heavy duty mechanic so I understand the workings, but I don't have a manual, so I wanted to check, does anyone know the part number of the required oil filter, a air filter? I've drained the float bowls and ran...
  8. S

    Oil type 79 xs4?

    Okay! So my bike is just about ready for the road all that is needed are a new pair of tires And some fresh oil! I read on here that some of you have been running 15w-40 desil oil in your bikes I have been considering doing this but am wondering what the proper oil type is for a 1979 xs400...
  9. haga41cat

    Hilarious changing your oil video! very good lol

    Check out this funny vid on how to change the oil on a SR500
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