I asked another Maxim owner this very same question this morning about my Maxim 650. He showed me that it is is in between the two middle down pipes on the very front of the bike. It's a round thing with vertical fins and a single bolt in the center of it. Having not changed mine out yet, I'm just going by what he said! ;) Ok, I checked out www.bikebandit.com and found this diagram : http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/assets/schematics/Yamaha/YA4167_09.gif Apparently the filter itself is under the metal cap I was detailing earlier. I'm going to order one for mine now that I know what it takes! (not a plug, btw)
A Yamaha Maxim 650 motorcycle has a 4-cylinder engine. The Yamaha Maxim 650 will hold 3.1 quarts or 2.65 milliliters of oil with the oil filter attached.
The oil capacity for a 1981 Yamaha Maxim 650 is approximately 3.5 quarts (or about 3.3 liters) when including the oil filter. It is important to check the owner's manual for specific guidelines and recommendations regarding oil type and maintenance procedures. Always ensure the bike is on level ground and check the oil level after filling to avoid overfilling.
Hypoid 80/90W. Check www.xjbikes.com
a small round window rigt next to the back brake lever
Look under the bike for the drain plug under the motor area.
I use 20w- 50 non detergent oil for motorcycles in hot weather and 10w-40 The Maxim holds 3.7 quarts when you change the filter which I recommend highly.
I have a 650 yam maxim shaft drive. I forget the ml amount but it measured out to be 21/2 quarts of oil exactly for the crank case oil. I'm having trouble compressing the front break cylinder for new pads.
The oil capacity of a 2007 Yamaha V Star 650 is approximately 3.2 quarts (or about 3.0 liters) when including the oil filter. If you are just changing the oil without replacing the filter, the capacity is around 2.5 quarts (or about 2.4 liters). Always check the owner's manual for the most accurate information and recommendations.
To change the oil filter on your 2000 Yamaha V Star Classic 650, first ensure the engine is cool and the bike is on a level surface. Remove the oil drain plug to drain the old oil, then locate the oil filter, which is typically on the left side of the engine. Use an oil filter wrench to unscrew the old filter, apply a bit of new oil to the rubber gasket of the new filter, and install it by hand. Finally, replace the drain plug, refill the engine with new oil, and check for leaks.
no oil filter
20/50
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