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Motorcycle Fluids.fm
TR A N S M I S S I ON O I L
See the Model Specification section in this manual
for the recommended transmission oil and capacity.
Check the transmission oil level before every ride.
Change the transmission oil and clean the filter in
accordance with Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. Service more frequently when operating in/
under extreme conditions.
CAUTION
Always clean the area surrounding the filler
cap before removing it and use a clean funnel
when adding transmission oil.
Reinstall the drain bolt with filter as directed
in this procedure.
CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL
LEVEL
1.
With the engine cold, position the vehicle
upright on a stand and wait a few minutes until
the transmission oil settles.
2.
For vehicles with the check bolt type crankcase
covers, hold a clean shop towel under the
transmission oil level check bolt and remove it.
The transmission oil level should be even with
the bottom of the check hole.
For vehicles equipped with an inspection
window crankcase cover, the oil level should be
visible in the inspection window. See
illustration.
3.
If the transmission oil level is low, install the
check bolt, and add small amounts slowly at
the filler hole and recheck the level.
4.
Install the transmission oil level check bolt.
TO R Q U E :
Transm ission, oil level check
bolt, 5.0 lbf•ft (6.8 N• m)
1. Check bolt
2. Sealing washer
2
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1. Transmission oil inspection window
1. Transmission oil filler hole
OK
LOW
HIGH
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