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Old 11-22-2012, 01:20 PM   #1
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new to the forum. my first R1

hi guys, i recently bought a 09 R1 raven with akro slip on's. this is my first yamaha so i was wondering what you guys recomend that i should change or maintance on the bike. what oil brand? any performance modifications? thanks
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Old 11-22-2012, 01:26 PM   #2
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Old 11-22-2012, 01:58 PM   #3
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Old 11-22-2012, 03:01 PM   #4
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thanks. excuse my noob knowledge but what do you mean prm? right now what im trying to figure out is what oil i should buy, since i want to put some fresh oil in the bike
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Old 11-22-2012, 03:49 PM   #5
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thanks. excuse my noob knowledge but what do you mean prm? right now what im trying to figure out is what oil i should buy, since i want to put some fresh oil in the bike
Read the oil threads and pick a brand you like. Everyone has their favorite, and their favorite is the best.

Hell, pick a different brand with each change and decide what you like the best.
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Old 11-22-2012, 04:57 PM   #6
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a disguised oil thread

welcome I suppose
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Old 11-22-2012, 04:58 PM   #7
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thanks. excuse my noob knowledge but what do you mean prm? right now what im trying to figure out is what oil i should buy, since i want to put some fresh oil in the bike
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Old 11-22-2012, 05:30 PM   #8
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Welcome, check the oil threads like said,but any cycle specific (JASO MA rated) oil will be fine.
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Old 11-22-2012, 06:29 PM   #9
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Old 11-22-2012, 06:45 PM   #10
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Welcome my friend...
Dont pay attention to some of these Turkeys.
What you need to do since your new to the R1 is pretty much what you do to your car. Change the oil on time and keep up with the maintenance. After that just enjoy ur bike!

This is what i use:
Mobil 1 10W40 motor oil (pic below)
Mobil 1 M1-110 oil filter

Chain:
very time it looks dirty/dry i do this:
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http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motor...chain-cleaner/

Or i just use WD40
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http://www.lowes.com/pd_213197-39963...1059839&rpp=32
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Old 11-22-2012, 07:11 PM   #11
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