Yamaha makes a variety of quality products to protect powersports vehicles from corrosion. 

When a motorcycle sits unused for too long, many things can go wrong. Here's how to bring a dormant motorcycle back to life.

What is assembly lube, and do you really need it? Can't you just use oil? Here's what we think you should know about engine assembly lube.

Maxima MPPL is the go-to penetrating lube for many powersports repair pros. Here's what our resident pro John Talley says about Maxima MPPL.

Is it ok to use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil to break in a new engine? Partzilla's powersports expert John Talley has an answer.

Got a Yamaha ATV with excess oil in the airbox and metal shavings in the oil? John Talley says your ATV's engine is in big trouble

You changed the water pump seals and the head gasket for your Yamaha YFZ450 and there's still water in the oil. Now what? We have bad news for you.

Can you put synthetic oils in motorcycle wet clutches? John Talley gives his thoughts on using synthetic oils in wet motorcycle clutch systems. 

Do dirt bikes require more maintenance than other motorcycle types? Not necessarily more, just more frequent maintenance. 

Is it safe to use either 10W30 or 10W40 oil? Here’s why 10W-40 and 10W-30 motorcycle oil aren't interchangeable.

Is it okay to use car engine oil in a motorcycle? Yes it is, but here's why you shouldn't use automobile oil in your bike.

Can you use engine oil as a motorcycle chain lubricant? While motor oil is a lubricant, you may want to think twice before using it as a chain lube.

What happens if you use a car oil filter on a motorcycle? Just because it fits, it doesn't mean you should use it.

When a Yamaha ATV is low on oil but has no leaks, does that mean an oil ring has gone bad? Not necessarily. John Talley weighs in on Yamaha Grizzly oil consumption. 

When a Yamaha motorcycle is starved for oil at high RPMS, the oil cooler might be the problem.

Got a Honda Goldwing that makes clunking noises when you change gears? Maybe you're using the wrong kind of oil. 

Honda produces high-quality oils, but for powersports pro John Talley, the HP4 often stands above the rest. Here's whay John says about Honda HP4 engine oil.

Why anybody would want to ruin their motorcycle is beyond us, but here are 7 surefire ways to do it.