Warning! Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury.
Oil level inspection
Check that the engine oil level is between the upper [A] and lower [B] level lines next to the gauge [C].
Notes:
- Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
- If the motorcycle has just been used, wait several minutes for all the oil to drain down.
- If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for several minutes at idle speed. This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the oil settles.
Caution! Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure.
If the engine oil gets extremely low or if the oil pump or oil passages clog up or otherwise do not function properly, the oil pressure warning light will light. If this light stays on when the engine is running above the idle speed, stop the engine immediately and find the cause.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Engine oil change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Oil filter change
Refer to the Oil filter replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Oil screen cleaning
Drain the engine oil (see Engine oil change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Remove the oil screen plug [A], spring and washer.
Pull out the oil screen [A].
Clean the screen with high flash-point solvent.
Warning! Clean the screen in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there is no spark or frame anywhere near the working area.
Because of the danger of highly flammable liquids, do not use gasoline or low-flash point solvents.
Check the screen carefully for any damage.
★ If the screen is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Replace the O-ring [B] with a new one.
Install:
- Oil Screen and Rubber Gasket [C]
- Washer [D]
- Spring [E]
Apply grease to the O-ring, and tighten the plug.
- Torque - Oil Screen Plug: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)