Motorcycle engine lube system Aprilia SL750 (Shiver, 2007-2016)

Old generation oil pump removal
Lock the pump gear with the commercially available hook spanner and undo the screw; then collect the washer. Collect the shim washer. Undo and remove the two screws fixing the oil pump. Remove the entire pump. See also specifications for this...

New generation oil pump removal
Press the raised side of the safety washer using a screwdriver. Lock the pump gear with a commercial hook spanner and unscrew the nut, collecting the safety washer. Remove the water pump gear. Collect the shim washer. Undo and remove the two screws...

Oil pump inspection
Undo and remove the two fixing screws. Using a thickness gauge check clearance between rotor and stator and replace the rotor / stator unit if necessary. Clearance between rotor and stator: 0.04±0.10 mm (0.0016 in - 0.0039 in). Slide off the shaft...

Old generation oil pump installing
Note. Pay attention to align the references on stator and rotor during installation and check clearance with a feeler gauge. If required, replace the stator / rotor unit. Fit the oil pump in its seat. Tighten both oil pump fixing screws. Fit the...

New generation oil pump installing
Note. Pay attention to align the references on stator and rotor during installation and check clearance with a feeler gauge. If required, replace the stator / rotor unit. Fit the oil pump in its seat. Tighten both oil pump fixing screws. Fit the...