18.7
Adding the gear oil
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the transmission.
Gear oil must only be topped up when the engine is cold.
SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 18
Main work
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Remove gear oil drain plug
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Remove gear oil drain plug
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Let the gear oil drain fully.
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Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with magnet.
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Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
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Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug
and a new seal ring.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug
with magnet
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Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug
ring.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug
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Remove filler plug
Gear oil
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Mount and tighten the filler plug together with the O-ring.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and
inhaling them may result in unconsciousness and
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death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and check it for leaks.
Finishing work
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Check the gear oil level. (
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Install the engine guard. (
Preparatory work
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Park the motorcycle on a level surface.
1
with magnet.
2
.
1
with the magnet
M12x1.5
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
2
with a new seal
M10x1
15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
3
with the O-ring, and fill up with gear oil.
0.80 l
Engine oil (15W/50)
(0.85 qt.)
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p. 134)
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