I have a 1996 honda 300ex and i wanted to know how much oil it take and what is a good kind

 

if i remember right the 300ex takes 1.65 quarts w/filter change. as for what type just make sure it's safe for wet clutches.

 

Some good basic oil info.: http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm

If you pick a motorcycle specific oil that is API SG/JASO MA, you won't go wrong. In Pensylvania, I would probably run 10W40 in the warmer months, and 5W30 in winter. (That is what a current owner's manual says.....they didn't have the JASO designation back in 96, so your's won't say anything about that.)

Personally, I like Maxima's oils because they have the best additive package in the business. They have a basic cheapie petroleum oil, a synthetic blend, and an ester based full synthetic.

 

Thanks for the info

 

Amsoil[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] And no, im not an amsoil dealer, or an Arctic Cat dealer, or a Swamplite dealer, or...............

 

v2rider likes to bug everybody about Amsoil, just like I like to bug everybody who rides a huge quad that weighs 600 pounds or more!