Recent content by andrekik

Have put some 500 miles on the bike since changing to Yamalube full synthetic 15W-50. The change in gear shifting is ubelievable, down shifting to 3, 2 and 1, when the bike was hot used to be a pia. Had to double clutch and more to get it to shift. No more, works as it should. Whether it is...

Have used the yamaha 5hg-13440-61 last two oil changes, which is the part nr from the yamaha '20 S10 partslist. Length 2.625" or 66.7mm. This filter is used in a large variety of yamaha motorcycles and readily available at a reasonable price.

Tks for the correction WJB, the noise does not bother me one bit. Compared to some of the air cooled twins, this engine is quiet. Just wondered if synthetic would reduce it some as it did with the Strat. Well, synthetic it is next oilchange and will post results. Thank y'all for the upbeat...

It’s no secret that Yamaha’s V-2’s, whether air- or liquid-cooled, are noisy. The S10 ES is my 4th Yamaha V-2 but first liquid-cooled V-2 and it is noisy. Own a Strat too. Many Stratoliner owners resorted to semi-synthetic as this made the engine less noisy than with organic or full-synthetic...

Tks Bill, disagree, the Strat is as comfy as the S10, totally different ride though. Intent was to sell the Strat, but then I take it out for a spin and Nah.... keep it!

Not really new, been a member since acquiring the 2020 S10 ES last year. Traded up or down from a FJR. The Strat is an 09.