Honda CBX 750F Owner's Manual page 16

MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level each day befo re operating the motorcycle.
1. Put the motorcycle on its centre stand on level ground.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
3. Stop the engine and remove oil filler cap/dipstick (1), wipe it clean, and insert the
dipstick without screwing it in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil
level should be between the upper (2) and lower (3) marks on the dipstick.
4. If required, add the speci fied oil up to the upper level mark, then reinstall the oil
filler cap/dipstick.
Caution: Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
Perform the oil change in the following manner. Drain the oil while the engine is still
warm.
1. Remove the under cowl by removing the fixing bolts.
2. To drain the oil, remove the oil filler cap, bottom oil drain plug (1) and right and left
frame oil drain plugs (2).
3. Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench and let the remaining oil drain out. Discard
the oil filter (3).
4. Check that the new oil filter O-ring is in good condition. Apply a thin coat of engine
oil to the new oil filter rubber seal (4).
5. Install the new oil filter and tighten it to 15-20 Nm (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 11 - 14 ft-lb)
torque.
6. Check that the sealing washers on the drain plug are in good condition and install the
plugs.
Engine bottom: 30 - 40 Nm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft lbs)
Frame: 24 - 30 Nm, 204 - 3.0 kg-m, 17 - 22 ft-lb)
7. Fill the crankcas e with approximately 2.8 litres (3.0 US qt) of the recommended oil.
8. Install the oil filler cap.
9. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
10. Stop the engine and check that the oil level is at the upper level mark on the dipstick.
Make sure there are no oil leaks.
Caution: Change oil more frequ ently than recommended in the schedule, depending upon
the severity of dust conditions.
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