Chapter 12
(Sportsman Motorcycle with Driven Sidecar
Wheel)
Sidecar Maintenance
Check before driving that the final drive swing arm, propeller shaft
fork and sun gear flange are bolted tightly.
After the first 2,500 kilometers, change the oil in the main drive
gearcase and then check the oil level every 2,500 kilometers. Oil
level must not be lower than the oil gauge tip.
Grease the moveable slot joint of the propeller shaft sufficiently
every 5,000 kilometers. Do not over grease the slotted hub of the
propeller shaft as it may prevent the slotted shaft from moving
freely in the hub.
The bearing unit of the sidecar wheel where an oilless bearing is
installed in, requires no maintenance.
After every 10,000 kilometers:
Change the grease in the universal joint bearing. Change
the oil in the main drive gear case as follows:
a. Put the motorcycle on the stand.
b. Remove the drain plug and filler plug and drain the oil.
c. Fill with 80-90 gear lube.