2001 yamaha roadstar 1600cc is dumping to much oil back into oil reservaior after oil change always showing over filled leaving no oil left in egine, also making egine values tap and sounds like egine

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Hello....for the crank case you will want to use Yamalube 4 (10w-30) or an equivalent SAE 10W-30 SE motor oil. There is not a dip stick on the bike, Need to measure teh oil in accordance with Yamaha specs. You will need to check the owners manual or contact the local dealer service department and should be able to tell you how much needs to be added. If you don't have good 1qt mix cup you can get one at a good motorcycle shop. These are very help full in accurately measuring your premix oil for the fuel as well. Hope this helps

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There are two drain bolts on the bottom...one for the engine oil, and one for the transmission. If you drained them both, but only filled the oil, then you are running a dry transmission.

The transmission fill is forward of the oil fil. It is a round plug, with a 3/8 inch hex (allen) wrench hole in it.

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The left side is the ENGINE oil fill. The right side oil fill plug is THE TRANSMISSION oil. There are 2 separate drain plugs also. Honda sells an engine oil with moly HP4M that you should not put in the trans because it will cause clutch slippage. The best performance and protection for your bike is full synthetic engine oil with a dedicated gear oil in the transmission. Get yourself a manual so you will not be as confused

Ned White

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• Posted on Jul 06, 2010

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Synthetic motorcycle oil is a must. The book probably recommends 5w30. There is a ton of videos on youtube for your bike, including the oil change, some great tips. Check them out. It would take me hours to explain it. Hope this helps.