Final Gear Oil - Yamaha XVS1100 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6. Start the engine and warm it up for
a few minutes. While warming up,
check for oil leakage. If oil leakage
is found, stop the engine immedi-
ately and check for the cause.
NOTE:
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After the engine is started, the oil level
indicator light should go off if oil is filled
to the specified level.
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CAUTION:
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If the indicator light flickers or re-
mains on, immediately stop the en-
6
gine and consult with a Yamaha
dealer.
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Engine oil filter replacement
It is recommended that the oil filter be
changed by an authorized Yamaha
dealer due to necessary disassembly
of components that is only covered in
the service manual.
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
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3. Proper level

Final gear oil

WARNING
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Do not let foreign material enter the
final gear case. Be sure oil does not
get on the tire or wheel.
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Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. The engine should be cool at
ambient temperature.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and
Oil replacement
1. Place an oil pan under the final
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
3. Install and tighten the drain bolt to
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4. Fill the gear case to the brim of the
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check the oil level. The oil level
should be at the brim of the filler
hole. Add the recommended oil if
necessary.
gear case.
bolt to drain the oil.
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
filler hole with the recommended
oil.