Engine Oil - Honda Transalp XL700V Manual

MAINTENANCE
Check the valve clearances by inserting a feeler
When checking the
gauge between the adjusting screw and valve stem.
clearance, slide the
feeler gauge from
VALVE CLEARANCES:
the center toward
IN: 0.15 ± 0.02 mm (0.006 ± 0.001 in)
the outside.
EX: 0.20 ± 0.02 mm (0.008 ± 0.001 in)
Loosen the lock nut and turning the adjusting screw
until there is a slight drag on the feeler gauge.
TOOL:
Tappet adjust wrench, 4 mm
Hold the adjusting screw and tighten the lock nut to
Apply engine oil to
the specified torque.
the lock nut threads
and seating
TORQUE: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
surface.
After tightening the lock nut, recheck the valve
clearance.
Coat new O-rings with engine oil and install them
into the timing and crankshaft hole cap grooves.
Apply engine oil to the timing and crankshaft hole
cap threads.
Install the timing hole cap and tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
TORQUE: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
Install the crankshaft hole cap and tighten it to the
specified torque.
TORQUE: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)
Install the cylinder head cover (page 8-33).

ENGINE OIL

OIL LEVEL CHECK
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 – 5 minutes.
Stop the engine and wait 2 – 3 minutes.
Hold the motorcycle in an upright position.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the oil
from the dipstick with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick without screwing it in, remove it
and check the oil level.
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FEELER GAUGE
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OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
ADJUSTING SCREW
LOCK NUT
FEELER GAUGE
TAPPET ADJUSTING WRENCH
O-RINGS TIMING HOLE CAP
CRANKSHAFT HOLE CAP