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1, make sure you have a good mineral oil
(not synthetic or semi-synth) Castrol GP (not GPS) is one of the best at
around £12 - 15 for 4litres you will need an oil filter, and a replacement
fibre washer for the magnetic sump plug ccm part 250-010 its an 18mm o/d
12mm i/d fibre washer
how to do it...
2,remove the oil filler plug from the top of the frame between the fuel
tank and headstock 8mm allen key
3, remove the front drive sprocket cover (two 5mm allen screws) this exposes
the cover plate for the oil filter
4, remove the sump bash plate if you have one (DS models) its held on with
four nuts and bolts (5mm allen/13mm a.f. nuts) yes its a bit awkward
5,place an old drain oil can under the frame and remove the frame drain plug
(13mm a/f) situated below the engine on the nearside frame rail be quick to
move your drain can under the jet of oil that is shooting from the frame
onto your knee oh yes have plenty of rags handy!
6, remove the magnetic drain plug from the sump again move your drain can
under the oil pouring onto the floor
7, remove the oil filter cover plate via the 3 5mm allen screws and catch
more oil..... remove the old filter, give the housing a wipe out then push
in the new filter .... refit the cover plate
8, make sure you have re-fitted your frame and sump drain plugs.....
even more oil on the floor is usually a good indicator you have forgotten
one
9,measure out 2 litres of oil and slowly fill the frame using a long
flexible funnel don't rush it to avoid airlocks
10, leaving the long funnel in place I turn the motor over a dozen times on
the kickstarter (ignition off) to circulate the oil round the filter etc and
remove any air (you will hear big glugging noises from the filler whilst
hand turning the engine
11, pour another 1/2 litre in, refit the filler cap "important" don't run
the bike without the filler cap in place...more oil on the floor! run the
bike for five minutes switch off check the oil level at the sight tube on
the nearside of the headstock just below the filler, sight tube should be
half full after you have turned the engine off...top up a bit at a time and
repeat the running/sighting procedure
12, now spend at least an hour cleaning the oil off the garage floor! top
tip ..... put some plastic sheet down before you start!
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