Subsection 04 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)
2.
Cylinder head or cylinder base gasket leak.
- Retighten cylinder head to specified torque, refer
to TOP END subsection. Replace gasket if tight-
ening does not solve the problem.
3.
Engine internal damage.
- Repair engine.
4.
Oil cooler gasket leak.
- Replace oil cooler gasket and change engine oil.
HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION
1.
Leaking breather oil seal.
- Check if the oil seal of the breather is brittle, hard
or damaged. Refer to BOTTOM END subsection.
2.
Valve stem seals worn or damaged.
- Replace valve stem seals.
3.
Worn piston rings (blue exhaust smoke).
- Replace piston rings.
PROCEDURES
OIL COOLER (850 AND 1000R
ENGINES)
Oil Cooler Location
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Removing the Oil Cooler
Refer to
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES
subsection to:
– Drain engine oil.
Refer to
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE
– Drain coolant. Refer to
ENGINE COOLANT RE-
PLACEMENT
.
Remove oil cooler retaining screws.
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1. Retaining screws
2. Oil cooler
Place rags or towels under oil cooler to catch re-
maining oil and coolant.
Remove oil cooler and discard gasket.
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1. Oil cooler
2. Gasket
Inspecting the Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
Installing the Oil Cooler
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
Wipe off any oil and coolant spillage.
Install a NEW gasket.
Refer to
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES
subsection and carry out the following:
– Refill engine with recommended oil. See
EN-
GINE OIL CHANGE
.
– Refill and bleed cooling system. See
ENGINE
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
.
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