16 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 72
16.1 Checking the gear oil level
Info
The gear oil level must be checked when the engine is cold.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
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Remove gear oil monitoring screw
.
– Check the gear oil level.
A small quantity of gear oil must run out of the drilled hole.
» If no gear oil runs out:
– Add gear oil. ( p. 73)
– Mount and tighten the gear oil monitoring screw.
Guideline
Screw, gear oil level check M6 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
16.2 Changing the gear oil
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety gloves.
– In the event of scalding, rinse the area affected immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
Drain gear oil with engine at operating temperature.
Preparatory work
– Stand the motorcycle on the plug-in stand on a horizontal surface.
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Main work
– Place a suitable container under the engine.
–
Remove gear oil drain plug
with magnet .
– Let the gear oil drain fully.
– Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with magnet.
– Clean the sealing surface on the engine.
– Mount and tighten gear oil drain plug with magnet and with seal ring.
Guideline
Oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality gear oil results in premature wear to the
transmission.