Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual page 253

SHAFT DRIVE
3. Inspect:
S Oil leakage
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Inspection steps:
D Clean the entire motorcycle thoroughly, then
dry it.
D Apply a leak-locating compound or dry pow-
der spray to the shaft drive.
D Road test the motorcycle for the distance
necessary to locate the leak.
Leakage ! Inspect the component housing,
gasket and/or seal for damage.
Damage ! Replace the component.
1 Oil seal
2 O-ring
3 Forward
A Middle gear
B Final gear
NOTE:
D An apparent oil leak on a new or nearly new
motorcycle may result from the application of
a rust preventive coating or excessive seal
lubrication.
D Always clean the motorcycle and recheck the
suspected location of an apparent leak.
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