MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 89
11.108Draining the gear oil x
Warning
Danger of scalding Engine oil and gear oil get very hot when the motorcycle is ridden.
– Wear appropriate protective clothing and safety gloves. In case of burns, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Drain the gear oil only when the engine is warm.
– Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
– Place a suitable container under the engine.
B00051-10
(All 125/150/200 models)
– Remove the gear oil drain plug with magnet .
– Remove the gear oil drain plug .
– Completely drain the gear oil.
– Clean the gear oil drain plug thoroughly.
– Clean the sealing area on the engine.
– Mount the gear oil drain plug with magnet and the seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Mount gear oil drain plug with the seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug M10x1 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
B00052-10
(All 250/300 models)
– Remove the gear oil drain plug with magnet .
– Completely drain the gear oil.
– Thoroughly clean the gear oil drain plug with a magnet.
– Clean the sealing area on the engine.
– Mount the gear oil drain plug with magnet and the seal ring and tighten it.
Guideline
Gear oil drain plug with magnet M12x1.5 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
11.109Refilling with gear oil x
Info
Too little gear oil or poor-quality oil results in premature wear of the transmission.
B00053-10
– Remove screw cap and fill up gear oil.
Gear oil 0.70 l (0.74 qt.) Engine oil (15W/50) ( p. 130)
– Mount and tighten the screw cap.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.