Check and Replace Final Drive Oil

January 18th, 2009

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Preparation

First make sure you have the required Final Drive oil. Hypoid gear oil - SAE 80 is recommended.

  1. drain bolt
  2. oil filler cap / hole

Checking and Adding Oil

  1. Place the motorcycle on its side stand on a firm, level surface.
  2. Remove the oil filler cap (2).
  3. Check the oil level. It should be flush with the lower edge of the oil filler hole (2).
  4. If the level is low, check for leaks. Add the recommended oil through the oil filler hole until it reaches the lower edge of the opening.
  5. Install the oil filler cap.

Changing Oil

Change the oil with the final drive at normal operating temperature to assure complete and rapid draining.

  1. Place the motorcycle on its side stand on a firm, level surface.
  2. Place a drain pan under the drain bolt (1).
  3. Remove the cap from the oil filler hole (2) and the drain bolt (1).
  4. After the oil has completely drained, check that the sealing washer (on drain bolt) is in good condition. Reinstall the drain bolt, with sealing washer (or a new washer, if necessary) and tighten it to the specified torque: ( 9 ft-lb ).
  5. Fill the final drive with the recommended oil: 4.4 US oz
    Make sure the final drive oil level is at the lower edge of the oil filler inspection hole (2).

  6. Install the oil filler cap
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