Final Gear Oil and Air Filter

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 01:10

(1) Oil

FINAL GEAR OIL Oil Level Measurement

1.  Place the motorcycle on a level area and place on its centerstand.

2.  Remove the oil filler cap

3.  Observe the  oil level (2) and add oil if necessary.


NOTE:
Oil level must be up to the brim of the filler hole.

CAUTION:
Be sure that no foreign material enters the final gear case.

Gear Oil Replacement

1.  Place a receptacle under the final gear case.

WARNING:
Spilling oil on the tires  or on the ground under the tires will reduce traction and may result in an accident. Use a funnel, stiff piece of card, plastic or similar to ensure all oil is directed into the receptacle.

2.  Remove the filler cap and drain plug (1). Drain final gear oil into the receptacle.

3.  Re-install the drain plug. Torque to 23 Nm (2.3 m-kg, 17 ft-lb).

4. Fill the gear case to the specified level.

Final Gear Oil: SAE 80 API "GL-4" Hypoid gear oil

Oil Capacity: 0.20 L (0.18 Imp qt, 0.21 US qt)

NOTE:.
If desired, an SAE 80W90 Hypoid gear oil may be used for all conditions.

5. Install the filler cap. Torque cap to  23 Nm (2.3 m-kg, 17 ft-lb)

AIR FILTER

1. Remove the seat, fuel tank and rubber cover.

2. Remove the air filter cover (1)

3.  Eliminate dust using compressed air.

Note:
Blow out dust from the inside out.

4.  Inspect the element and replace if damaged. 

CAUTION:
The engine should never be run without the air/filter element installed; excessive piston and/or cylinder wear may result.

5. Install the element back in the airbox. Installation steps are the reverse of removal.

CAUTION:
Make sure the element cover fits into the corresponding filter case edge.