Yamaha C3 Cold Start

The C3's manual says to NOT use any energy conserving motor oil. I had been using Amsoil's motorcycle version of their 10W40 synthetic, but even being synthetic it just wouldn't start too well in the cold. So.... I thought.... well any oil resulting in 40 weight isn't energy conserving EVEN if it's cold start winter rating is only 5. So I went ahead and put in the Castrol 5W40 syntec [synthetic] and it starts right up with no hesitation. The manual doesn't list a 5W [winter] rating viscosity BUT through eveidence it works just fine. Heck it has so litle friction... the oil is so slick that it takes quite awhile for it to warm up!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Yamaha
• C3
• Scooter
• Cold
• Start
• Moped
• Synthetic
• Oil
• Castrol
• Amsoil
• Change
• Vox
• Giggle

[rbtroy]

finally at 4:41 he does what everybody was expecting: START THE FUCKING MOPED

I don't understand why the stupid brainwashed americans used to talk, but action nothing. Shame is the result, fuck, 4 minutes OMG

[YamahaCubed]

@rbtroy. Well, you should have paid attention that my video was listed at over six minutes before you clicked on it. You chose to watch it. If you want to view a shorter video of a C3/Vox/Giggle then you can definetly go elswhere. No one forced you to watch this video. The amount of time you spent complaining here wasn't needed either. I'm an american......... and? What have I as an american done to you? You are quite hateful and like to indulge in complaints. Indulge in them elsewhere.

[memberson]

Hello,

nice running scooter. I just got mine tagged at it for two years.

It. Do you still have the scooter and if so, what can the condition is in.

Thank you

[YamahaCubed]

@memberson.I can't quite remember what the mileage is but yes I do still own my C3. It's in good condition. I think I need to change it's coolant, that's about it.

[decosse16]

i have a 1980 yamaha scooter started first kick in 10 degree weather. Best scooters out there.

[2secondman]

good video

[GigglesxMcGee]

I'm due to get a 2011 this Friday. I wanted to know, I've read all over that it has a helmet hook on the front of the seat, is this true ? And if so is it like an actual hook or is it a thing where you just snap the helmet on for when you're stopped and kick stand is down ?

[DJChafe]

@YamahaCubed he talking about a "crotch rocket" like a ninja.

[themomo6710]

vino vs jazz which one is better?

[ntrudr800]

@YamahaCubed That's cool. I say if the car runs good then you're good. I don't like it when others judge people by their cars/bikes because a lot of times they like their vehicle a lot. If you say someone's car/motorcycle looks stupid they may come back at you saying it turned out to be the most reliable vehicle they ever owned, and the looks really grew on them. Then you start to see the light and the vehicle suddenly looks nice :)