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oil change on 02' YZ426This is a discussion on oil change on 02' YZ426 within the 4-Stroke Motorcycles - Yamaha forum, part of the 4-Stroke Motorcycle Forums category; Hey guys....I picked up my 426 about a month ago and I still haven't recieved my owners manual and I'm ... |
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02-16-2006, 06:02 PM
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 oil change on 02' YZ426 Hey guys....I picked up my 426 about a month ago and I still haven't recieved my owners manual and I'm getting my bike ready for dumont in 2 weeks and I need to change my oil....so can anybody walk me through the process....thanks alot.....Also what would be the best paddle for my bike.... Thanks, Mike               |
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02-16-2006, 06:22 PM
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| Re: oil change on 02' YZ426 Im not sure with the bike, cause some of the 4 strokes have two drain plugs, but whatever. Unscrew the drain plug on the bottom, let the oil drain, put the plug back in, fill it with new oil. Depending on what condition the washer is in, you might want to change it. |
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02-17-2006, 03:22 PM
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| Re: oil change on 02' YZ426 393 you ever pull off the down filter under the upper frame drain? My 01' has one it's like a fat pencil. I wash it out everytime along with the main round filter. Mxxx8 don't fear the metal flakes it's normal. I do recomend the Mag drain bolt down the road. TT has alot of great mods for your machine. I'd did the BK carb mod, HotCams decomp cam mod, neutral switch and cover. Re route of the breather hose (I cross alot of rivers) and have loved them all. |
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02-17-2006, 05:27 PM
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| Re: oil change on 02' YZ426 four26stroker, Yes, I clean the frame strainer about every fourth change. I have heard some say they don't fool with it but I am just a little to conservative to leave it. Usually very little metal in the strainer but it could be a difference. The magnetic drain bolt is a great idea too  . And, you are right about a few flakes being present in the oil, the clutch plates and the gear engagement when speed shifting will put some metal shavings into the oil. When you find "pieces of metal" in the oil not flakes start worrying then. Read up on Cowboyona426 posts for a lot of off road and cross country modifications like your breather tube mod. He does a lot of woods riding and is up on your kind of mods for the off-road scene. I'm using a lot of his and Dirtbikindad's tips to set up for XC shortly. You might post a list ofyour mods and some digital pics in the gallery if you would, please. Bill   Last edited by Florida 393; 02-17-2006 at 05:31 PM. |
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01-13-2007, 10:56 AM
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| Re: oil change on 02' YZ426 You guys are really thorough im glad i joined this sight. It'll prolly save me alot of money and headaches |
