Yamaha SR400

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

One of the Genuine dealers posted an oil change on the G400C:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANRNJpTeSgs

Sarah

Dude, put down that cordless impact!  Oil change isn't bad - easier than my (also dry-sump) MZs and much easier than a BMW F650 or Aprilia Pegaso Cube.

[kballowe]

Flying Tiger Motorcycles in Maplewood (St. Louis) is having a demo day with snacks and stuff - this Saturday
They are offering test rides on that new Genuine 400 bike.

"This Saturday, Flying Tiger is hosting a get together to unveil the new Genuine Motorcycle G400C. This modern take on a vintage single is the newest addition to the Tiger lineup and we want to everyone to have a look at this brilliant, modern take, on a classic design.

We’ll have coffee and treats available for sale, plus some adult libations to kickstart your day. The weather is looking to be a beauty and we encourage everyone to get on your moto and ride to the Tiger. To help inspire you, anyone who does ride will be automatically entered to win some cool prizes. Sign up to demo the G400C and your first coffee is on us!

What: Hang out, drink coffee, talk about bikes, stare at bikes, ride bikes, maybe buy a bike while you’re at it!"

[greer]

I wish St. Louis was a 2 hour drive rather than 5 hours.  kballowe, we expect a full report!

Sarah 

[Joliet Jim]

That shifter looked real loose in that oil change video, but maybe a lot of bikes are that way and I've just never noticed

[chuck peterson]

Dave, a nice used SR400 will be more likely $3000(maybe)-$4000, newer ones even more expensive.  There is some clown advertising an SR400 for $1500, but that one is a scam.  There should be more for sale in the spring, they seem to pop up pretty regularly.  I think the newer EFI versions will be much easier to start than the older SR500 could be at times.  I had several of them and liked them, but in the end if you want to fly, they aren't the bike for sustained higher speeds.  Mine handled very nicely and I'd guess the newer 400's would also.  A friend even had an SR500 w/ a sidecar that was set up pretty nicely...but that was more weight and unique handling for the bike.

$1500 Sr500...

https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mcy/d/1981-sr500-yamaha/6761775192.html

[Joliet Jim]

I remember paying 800 for my SR500 brand new but 6 years old. One of the best bargains I ever had.

[Tennmoto]

Saw a 2015 on Knoxville Craigslist for $1500 couldn’t believe it

[averb]

One of the Genuine dealers posted an oil change on the G400C:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANRNJpTeSgs

Sarah

Or here is an oil change on an SR500 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft1IkFZkJts&feature=player_embedded

[Joliet Jim]

Or here is an oil change on an SR500 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft1IkFZkJts&feature=player_embedded

Both of which are way more complicated than a Buell Blast

[steven c]

 The SR500 I had always had a problem with wet sumping even though I changed the check ball and seal a few times.

[circlip]

Mine had the same problem.
I assumed that it needed some TLC, but I never did address the issue. Too ignorant, too lazy and too busy riding.
I ignored it and it never seemed to effect the bike's operation.
Now that I'm much older and slightly wiser, I would probably try to repair it, which would involve weeks of downtime and large sums of money.
Maybe I'm not slightly wiser.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Changing the oil in my commie MZ is pretty complicated, in comparison. I get to change the oil and filter when I get out to SoCal. Oh, joy. Maybe I'll just take it to the dealer. Oh, wait...

[circlip]

Actually, changing the oil in my yammie MuZ was also a PITA.
But the two BMW singles that I owned weren't any fun either.

My Morini 3-1/2 was easy, but I always wondered just how well that metal mesh screen oil filter worked.

[Aaron D.]

I know bikes that required removing 14 bolts just to get the oil filter off!

[Joliet Jim]

I know bikes that required removing 14 bolts just to get the oil filter off!

HA I just did one with 14 allen heads and 4 bolts and a hose clamp. :)