Check coolant level in the expansion tank on the right side of the vehicle.
Steer the handlebar completely to the left and check that the level is between the min and max marks on the side of the expansion reservoir.
Top up if the level is below the min mark.
Unscrew the filler plug (1) and add a mixture consisting of water and antifreeze shell advance coolant or glycoshell (35÷40% of the volume) up to the max level.
Refit the plug (1).
This type of mixture ensures the best operating conditions (the coolant starts to freeze at -20 C/-4 f).
Removal of the fuel tank filler cap
Remove tank covers (sect. 5 - 2, Removal of the fuel tank fairings).
Remove hoses (8) and (15) from the filler cap assembly (10).
Open the filler cap.
Unscrew the outer screws (17) securing the ring nut to the filler cap recess.
Remove the filler cap assembly (10).
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Removal of the timing gears
Slide out driving gear (a) of timing gear pair (13) and remove the woodruff
key (14).
Relieve the staking on the lock washer (12) of the nut (11).
Restrain the driven timing gear by inserting a pin in one of the holes, and
unscrew the nut (11).
Remove the nut (11), washer (12) ...
Overhaul of the gearbox
Check the condition of the front coupling dogs of the gears. They must be in
perfect condition and with no sign of wear on
the edges of the teeth.
The idler gears must rotate freely on their shafts.
When refitting, make sure the circlips are correctly positioned.
Check the needle roller ...