6 CRANKSHAFT/RODS/PISTONS
ENGINE REMOVAVREFIT
Removal
1.
Remove the seat and disconnect the battery,
negative (black) lead first.
2.
Remove the battery.
3.
Place the motorcycle on a paddock stand.
WARNING: Ensure that the motorcycle is
stabilised and adequately supported to
prevent the risk of injury from the motorcycle
falling.
4.
Remove the body side panels as described in the
bodywork section.
5.
Remove the belly panel and lower fairings (where
fitted).
6.
Remove the fuel tank and airbox as described in
the fuel system section.
7.
Drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
Once all the oil has drained out, fit a new sealing
washer to the sump plug and fit and tighten it to
25 Nm.
WARNING: The oil may be hot to the
touch. Contact with hot oil may cause the
skin to be scalded or burned.
WARNING:
Prolonged or repeated
contact with engine oil can lead to skin
dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition used
engine
oil contains potentially harmful
contaminants which can cause cancer. Wear
suitable clothing and avoid skin contact.
CAUTION: Do not pour oil on the ground,
down sewers or drains, or into water
courses. To prevent pollution of water courses
etc., dispose of used oil sensibly. If in doubt
contact your local authority.
8.
Drain the coolant as described in the cooling
system section.
WARNING: Do not remove the coolant
pressure cap when the engine is hot.
When the engine is hot, the coolant inside the
cooling system is hot and also under pressure.
Contact with the pressurised coolant will cause
scalds and skin damage.
1. Coolant Drain Point
9.
Release the oil cooler pipes at their connections
with the sump.
1. Oil Cooler Pipe Connections
10.
Remove the bolts securing the oil cooler to the
radiator and release the lower oil cooler mounting
bracket from the crankcase.
1.
Oil Cooler to Radiator Mounting
2.
Oil Cooler to Crankcase Bracket
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