Best way to support a R12S when swapping final drive oil?

[Herb]

What was the FD oil like?

I have done mine on 3 occasions now, and each time the oil comes out clear, but with a ribbon of black oil running through it. It's a bit wierd, like its separated in the drive before I drain it, then re-combines as it comes out of the hole.

[Herb]

What was the FD oil like?

I have done mine on 3 occasions now, and each time the oil comes out clear, but with a ribbon of black oil running through it. It's a bit wierd, like its separated in the drive before I drain it, then re-combines as it comes out of the hole.

[StreetFlatTwin]

It wasn't too bad. The previous owner claimed that the bike had been serviced including all fluid change but be had misplaced the receipt! After changing the oils I must admit I think he was probably was telling me the truth.

When I took out the drain plug it was pretty clear a nice honey colour and later it was much much darker. This is the only photo I took and with the colour the tray is difficult to make out!



But more importantly mo metallic bits came out with the oil

[Droptarotter]

Yeah, that's the way my oil comes out.....then if you let it sit, there is usually a black sludge in the bottom??

Did you remember to lube the splines on the driveshaft?

Cheers