[Contrails]

Is it mineral oil that's in the bike? I'm still in the midst of break-in, but thinking of changing the oil.

 

[3th3r]

Normally the dealers receive crated bikes dry (no fluids), and they then proceed to fill it with oil and other fluids. I'm only assuming here, but I would think their contracts with the bike manufacturers stipulate that the manufacturer's branded oil be used, and again I'm only assuming, but I would think that many dealers will use whatever oil is the least expensive for them and therefore best for profit margins.

 

[t-rav_12]

Is it mineral oil that's in the bike? I'm still in the midst of break-in, but thinking of changing the oil.

NO, not in the engine. Mineral oil can be a substitute for brake fluid, but it requires different seals than conventional brake fluids.

 

[3th3r]

Of course, this ^^ is correct, and I had I assumed the OP meant conventional or dino oil, as opposed to synthetic, when he wrote "mineral oil". I've known a few other people say the same thing.

 

[Contrails]

I really mean mineral oil. Such as:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRXP8SW

Which meets all the requirements put down in the owners manual.

Or is this some way to say "not synthetic" these days?

 

[3th3r]

Bel-Ray is using "mineral" to mean "conventional" oil, i.e. not synthetic.

Using this terminology is confusing because "mineral oil" normally refers to the food-grade, odorless, colorless kind, which is commonly used as a laxative, as a make up remover, and as a cutting board conditioner.

 

[yamahablue]

My dealer told me the bike came filled with oil....not sure what weight though.

 

[Stirz]

Initial break-in oil is likely a non-synthetic - just call your dealer and see what he's using. My dealer said as far as he knew, they just use regular Yamalube break-in oil.

 

[Mike-the-Bike]

Most likely 10W-40.