[minibikepilot]

I just picked up this bike and want to change the oil and tranny oil..I need some specs on this, how much to put in each side and what weight should I use...2006 450R
Thanks

[minibikepilot]

What's up??..No Info..everybody must be busy changing their oil????

[Asmith]

http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/assets/OWN ... RF450r.pdf


Here's the owners manual for your bike.

Oil change info starts on page 40.

[minibikepilot]

Thanks..I really appreciate it...
I'm sure I'll have many questions..Thanks again

[nedirtbikr]

Follow instructions for engine oil. Have used RotellaT 15W40 on mine since new (also an '06.) Available at Wally World for about $9/gallon. Use in both sides.

When doing tranny, use between 3/4 and Full quart for best performance. Don't trust fluid bolts for correct amount....measure.

Typically change the engine oil between 5 and 10 hours. Change tranny every other oil change. Keep that air filter clean. Buy extras so you're never tempted to ride a dirty one.

Enjoy the bike! You got a great year!

[minibikepilot]

Thanks for the tips..I'm really happy with the bike..POWERFUL...
I'm the 2nd owner, I don't think the 1st guy changed out the tranny oil..it makes a little more noise in the motor than i think it should....needs to be adjusted..it doesn't even have 20 hours on it..
Thanks again

[nedirtbikr]

Thanks for the tips..I'm really happy with the bike..POWERFUL...
I'm the 2nd owner, I don't think the 1st guy changed out the tranny oil..it makes a little more noise in the motor than i think it should....needs to be adjusted..it doesn't even have 20 hours on it..
Thanks again

Is it a high pitched noise? If so, it's quite possible that the previous owner followed the manual when servicing (not his fault.) Assuming nothing bad has happened, that noise is likely the tranny squealing about not having enough juice. If it is, that noise will go away with a fresh change and 3/4 - 1 quart oil in the tranny.

Also, to help save costs, it seems to be just fine changing your oil filter every other oil change (I do.) Many do it with no harmful effects.

[Bryan b]

Follow instructions for engine oil. Have used RotellaT 15W40 on mine since new (also an '06.) Available at Wally World for about $9/gallon. Use in both sides.

When doing tranny, use between 3/4 and Full quart for best performance. Don't trust fluid bolts for correct amount....measure.

Typically change the engine oil between 5 and 10 hours. Change tranny every other oil change. Keep that air filter clean. Buy extras so you're never tempted to ride a dirty one.

Enjoy the bike! You got a great year!

rotella 15w40 engine oil for both sides ? Oil and transmission ?

[Bryan b]

Your saying to put engine oil rotella t 15w40 in engine and transmission ?

[JimDirt]

Welcome to the site !!

Just so you know , the last post on this topic was 2009 ...... But to answer your question , you can run the Rotella in Both Sides , i personally used 5w-40 Full Synthetic