20 yrs/100,000 miles

[fjbiker84]

I changed the oil in my FJ the other day - it's been a while and I did have a fuel shut off valve failure some time ago that caused the carburators to overflow.  Did any gas make its way into the engine?  Don't think so but what the heck - it's been a while.  So down to the local motorcycle shop for Yamaha synthetic - cost is now $21.95/quart.  But I noticed the tab around one of the containers saying 20 years / 100,000 miles.  Since I don't see riding the bike that far should I put a mark on my calendar for July 2036 as being my next scheduled oil change?

[4everFJ]

No, that oil is so superior that you can easily go 40 years or 200.000 miles without changing the oil...  

Ironi aside, this is what Yamaha means:

"We are so confident we craft the highest quality motorcycle oil in the industry that we will warrant the performance of Yamalube in your new Yamaha Street motorcycle's* engine for 20 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first**."

<sup>"*Subject to customer's compliance with all program requirements. See Qualified Product under Yamalube Street Bike Product Engine Lubrication Limited Warranty ("Yamalube Advantage") Terms and Conditions.

**See Yamalube Advantage for full terms and conditions."</sup>

[fjbiker84]

OK.  At least I now know what they mean.  I wonder how you would ever collect on that kind of warranty.  But, hey, nothing is too good for my baby!  Even at $21.95/quart.