Motorcycle engine lube system Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2015-2020)

Service information — lubrication system
General Caution: Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with...

Troubleshooting — lubrication system
Oil level too low Oil consumption External oil leak Worn piston rings Improperly installed piston rings Worn cylinders Worn valve stem seals Worn valve guide Low oil pressure Oil level low Clogged oil strainer Faulty oil pump Internal oil leak...

Lubrication system diagram
Lubrication system diagram CRF1000/A CRF1000D

Oil pressure inspection
Remove the engine oil filter cartridge (page 3-12). Apply engine oil to the O-ring and install the oil pressure attachment [1] onto the oil filter boss. Tool: Oil pressure gauge attachment 070MJ-0010101 Apply engine oil to the O-ring and install the...

Oil pump (CRF1000/A) — removal/installation
Removal/installation Remove the oil strainer (page 9-8). Remove the bolts [1] and oil pump [2]. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note: Align the oil pump driven shaft end with the oil pump drive shaft groove. Disassembly/assembly...

Oil pump (CRF1000D) — removal/installation
Removal/installation Remove the oil strainer (page 9-8). Remove the oil pump mounting bolts [1] and oil pump [2]. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note: Align the oil pump driven shaft end with the oil pump drive shaft groove....

Oil strainer — removal/installation
Removal/installation Drain the engine oil (page 3-12). Loosen the bolts [1] in a crisscross pattern in 2 or 3 steps, and remove the bolts and oil pan [2]. Remove the oil strainer [1] and seal ring [2]. Clean the oil strainer and check for damage,...