Victory 8-Ball Rider's Manual page 151

08 Maintenance.fm Page 147 Monday, May 11, 2009 2:03 PM
Engine Oil / Filter Change
5. Clean the drain plug sealing surface on the crankcase.
6. Reinstall the drain plug with a new seal. DO NOT overtighten.
Torque: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm)
7. Clean the oil filter mounting threads and gasket sealing surface on the crankcase.
8. Make sure the new oil filter gasket is properly seated in the new oil filter. Apply a thin
film of clean engine oil to the gasket. Screw the new filter on until the gasket contacts
the sealing surface. Tighten the filter by hand an additional 3/4 turn.
9. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Add approximately 4.5 quarts (4.25 liters) of the recom-
mended oil. Reinstall the oil fill cap.
NOTICE: Do not add chemical additives to the engine oil. Some automotive engine oils contain
additives that could damage or reduce the service life of the wet clutch in your motorcycle.
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