Gear Oil Question

[grant1856]

I just bought my 79XS1100 Special. I don't have a gear oil dipstick. Can someone tell me how to check it without one? I am going on a ride tomorrow and need to ensure it is OK.
Thanks

[karl]

Re: Gear Oil Question

You'll need a dipstick to check the level - if you don't have one, there is a tech-tip here on the dimensions you need:

http://www.xs11.com/tips/maintenance/maint13.shtml

Originally posted by grant1856
I just bought my 79XS1100 Special. I don't have a gear oil dipstick. Can someone tell me how to check it without one? I am going on a ride tomorrow and need to ensure it is OK.
Thanks

[Crazcnuk]

Might be a good time to just drain it and put the measured amount of new gear oil in, if it hasn't been changed in a while.

[79XS11F]

If you just got the bike a complete fluids change is in order. I would just change out the middle and final drive oils. Then you can put in the measured amounts and know that there's enough and that it's the right type and in good condition. I would change ALL the fluids on any bike I just acquired. That way I know what I got and when to change it again. Start your maintenance schedule.
Rob