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Oil check window...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Rod1, Mar 30, 2017.

  1. Rod1

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    Hi guys... Someone knows an easy way to clean from the inside the oil check window? I can't see where the oil level is right know even if I move the bike sideways...its really bothering me..thanks
     
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    Other than taking the clutch cover off I have not heard of any way to clean the oil level window.
     
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    Better be sure it isn't over full with oil or worse oil and gas. I'm surprised that you can't use a bright light and see something.
     
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    I use an led flash light works well.
     
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    The nickle plated plate that lets you see the oil level can become stained with sludge. The only solution is to drain the oil, remove the cluch cover, and use a solvent and s coton swab to clean off the crud. Do the same to the inner surface of the sight glass itself.
     
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    Im pretty sure that with a flashlight the oil level can be seen, but its getting time for a winter oil change I wanted yi get that window clean. I guess there is a gasket in the clutch cover, can I reuse it or need to make to make a new one? There is something to come loose as soon as I remove the cover? Thanks
     
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    If the gasket comes away cleanly you can reuse it once, otherwise you'll need a new one.
     
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