Change the gearbox oil every two years at the latest (Inspection III)
Note: Only drain gearbox oil when the gearbox is at operating temperature to ensure that dirt and metal particles are flushed out during the oil change.
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- Cut an oil drain mat from a rubber sheet as shown in the drawing above.
- Place the motorcycle on its centre stand so that it is level.
- Remove engine spoiler.
See Group 46.
- Remove the front right footrest.
- Remove the exhaust bracket on the centre stand mounting bracket.
See Group 18.
Removing exhaust system.
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- Unscrew the oil filler plug (1).
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- Position the oil drip tray beneath the gearbox. Secure the oil drain mat (arrow) to the centre stand bracket beneath the oil drain plug (2).
- Remove the oil drain plug (2) and channel the oil into the oil drip tray using the drain mat.
- Drain the oil completely.
- Reinstall the oil drain plug.
- Fill with gearbox oil.
- Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new sealing ring.
- Install the exhaust bracket.
Caution: Dispose of used oil in an environmentally friendly manner.
Tightening torques:
- Oil drain plug — 55 Nm
- Oil filler plug — 30 Nm
- Foot rest mounting — 21 Nm
- Fastener exhaust mounting bracket to bracket — 41 Nm
- Exhaust bracket, centre (clean thread + Loctite 243) — 30 Nm
- Fastener, exhaust bracket to exhaust — 21 Nm
Quantities:
- Initial filling ... approx — 0.6 (1.06 Imp. pint/0.63 US quarts).
- Oil changes to the lower edge of the filler opening
Transmission oil grade:
- Brand-name SAE 90 hypoid gear oil, API Class GL 5.