Diff Oil

[Dr.n2o]

Changing my diff oil. Should I fill on side stand or bike completely upright ? Probably not much difference but I want to do it right

 

[SpecOps13]

Should be very little difference but I do mine straight up because that's the normal riding position and I at check the crankcase oil at the same time.

 

[davesax36]

Pretty sure the manual says side stand. That gives you the level they want with no blow over out the top cap.

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[Dr.n2o]

Pretty sure the manual says side stand. That gives you the level they want with no blow over out the top cap.

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That's kinda what I was thinking but not sure. I think it has to breathe a little. Gotta get my hands on a service manual.

 

[HyperPete]

I just looked at the manual. Capacity = .2 L (.21 US Qt), torque for the drain and fill bolts is 17 Ft/Lb, but I don't see anything about how to fill it. I'll edit this post if I do.

EDIT: The manual states "Position the motorcycle on a level area and place on it's center stand." Section 2 page 18.

 

[DMAN999]

Gotta get my hands on a service manual.

Here are links to the Haynes and Yamaha Service Manuals:
http://www.vmaxforum.net/local_links.php?catid=1&filter=&sort=N&page=1&pp=10&keyid=4

 

[Dr.n2o]

You guys are the shit...thanks !