Checking the final drive oil for contamination and inspecting the shaft drive for leaks (Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star)

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1. Drain: final drive oil (from the final drive housing). Refer to "Changing the final drive oil".

2. Check: final drive oil

Large amount of metal particles → Check for bearing seizure.

Note: A small amount of metal particles in the final drive oil is normal.

3. Check: shaft drive housing (for oil leaks)

a. Thoroughly clean the entire motorcycle and then completely dry it.

b. Apply a leak-locating compound or dry powder spray to the shaft drive.

c. Test ride the motorcycle long enough to locate a leak.

Oil leak Repair or replace the faulty part(-s).

Note:

• What may appear to be an oil leak on a new or fairly new motorcycle, may result from the application of a rust preventive coating or excessive seal lubrication.
• Always clean the motorcycle and recheck the area where the leak is thought to originate from.

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