The oil capacity of a Yamaha Road Star is 5 quarts. It recommended SAE 10W-30 oil for the coolest climates, with temperatures between 14 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 new thread Hot Thread (New) Hot Thread (No New) No New Posts Contains Posts by You Locked Thread. It is recommended to change the oil every 5,000 miles for optimal performance. However, it will take less because not all of the gear oil will drain. What is the oil capacity for a Yamaha roadstar? Leave the bike in gear. Yam do mineral, semi-synth & full synth. 10 ounces. 2. Drain the final drive oil -- avoids oil spilling, & should be changed regularly anyway. Search this Forum: The 2002 1,100 cc V-Star could take five different kinds of engine oil, though Yamaha recommended certain oil types for different operating temperatures. And I figure I'll have better year round cold weather and hot weather coverage with the 75w-90. If my Yamaha V-star 1100 manual calls for SAE80 GL-4 for the final drive gear oil, can I use 75w-90 GL-5? Yam dont make oils, so what are their oils exactly? what gear oil is recommended for shaft drive on v star 1100 custom - Yamaha 2003 V Star 1100 Classic question I can't seem to find any straight 80w GL-4. and unfortunately, their prices are rather imaginative. The book says Yamalube 4 10W30 or 20W40, but no mention of type.

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