1 | Crankcase oil drain plug |
2 | Oil cartridge cover fasteners |
1. | If replacing the oil filter cartridge, perform the following: a. See Figure 1. Remove the two screws to detach the oil filter cover. Remove filter cartridge from cover. b. Clean the cover and inside the oil filter recess in the crankcase. Remove any debris. | |
2. | Install both drain plugs after oil is thoroughly drained. a. Tighten left engine oil drain plug to 25 N·m (18 ft-lbs). b. Tighten right engine oil drain plug to 15 N·m (11 ft-lbs). | |
3. | Install new oil filter cartridge (Part No. Q1064.1AM), if removed. a. Apply a light film of clean engine oil to the rubber contact surface on the new oil filter cartridge. b. See Figure 3. Push new oil filter cartridge into cover until properly seated. c. Install oil filter cover (with filter) onto crankcase with two screws. Tighten screws to 11 N·m (97 in-lbs). | |
4. | Fill oil through filler (dipstick) hole using recommended oil from Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication: Buell 1125 Models → Recommended Engine Oils. Always verify proper hot oil level on dipstick. Do not overfill. a. Oil capacity with filter change is approximately 2.6 L (2.7 qt). b. Oil capacity without filter change is approximately 2.3 L (2.4 qt). | |
5. | Install (screw in) dipstick into oil fill hole. Make sure dipstick is screwed in completely. NOTE For ease of installation, apply a light film of clean engine oil to the dipstick o-ring. | |
WARNING Compressed air can pierce the skin and flying debris from compressed air could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses when working with compressed air. Never use your hand to check for air leaks or to determine air flow rates. (00061a) | ||
6. | Inspect oil cooler fins for debris or damage. Blow out any debris from fins with compressed air from the inside of the cooler. | |
7. | Wipe up any spilled oil on vehicle. | |
8. | Start engine. Verify that oil pressure signal lamp on instrument panel turns off after a few seconds when engine speed is 1000 RPM or above. | |
9. | Check oil filter cover, drain plugs, hoses and oil cooler for leaks. | |
10. | Check (hot) oil level. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Checking Oil Level. |