CHAINCASE OIL CHANGE

[impalapower]

I didn't see the plug for the chaincase so I could drain it. I can't get one of the bolts on the sidepanel off so I could only see part of the chaincase cover and tried to get my hands in there to feel where the plug is. Or do you have to pull the housing off and change it that way?

 

[Tom-RX1]

You have to get it from inside the tunnel
Tom=RX1

 

[impalapower]

I'll take a peek tomorrow, thanks. How much oil does it take?

 

[Tom-RX1]

I think about 8 ounces .
Tom-RX1

 

[Focker]

There is two different amounts for the chaincase, one is for the standard model and the other is for the reverse model. 8 ounces sounds about right but I cant remember for sure, it should say on your belt guard or in the manual. If you pull out your dipstick, one side is marked for the reverse and one is marked for the standard, at least that is how mine is with the reverse!

 

[impalapower]

I have the standard, could not afford reverse.

 

[Superglide Sport]

Changing Chaincase oil

I got sick and tired of taking the sled half apart to drain, clean and change the chaincase oil years ago. Now, I use a quick and easy method.

I picked up an oil suction pump and fitted an 18" length of 5/16" brake line to the hose. Now, I just insert the brake line into the bottom of the chain case after removing the dipstick, and suck out all the old oil. I usually do this after riding the sled while the lube is warm. I've also pre-heated the chaincase with a heatlamp to make it easier to remove all of the old oil.

Been using this method for years and it's quick and easy. Always adjust the chain tension at the same time you change the oil.

I've also been using Mobil 1 gear lube as well.

Regards,
Frank

 

[impalapower]

Yes its best to do it when its hot.

 

[LazyBastard]

Re: Changing Chaincase oil

I got sick and tired of taking the sled half apart to drain, clean and change the chaincase oil years ago. Now, I use a quick and easy method.

I picked up an oil suction pump and fitted an 18" length of 5/16" brake line to the hose. Now, I just insert the brake line into the bottom of the chain case after removing the dipstick, and suck out all the old oil. I usually do this after riding the sled while the lube is warm. I've also pre-heated the chaincase with a heatlamp to make it easier to remove all of the old oil.

Been using this method for years and it's quick and easy. Always adjust the chain tension at the same time you change the oil.

I've also been using Mobil 1 gear lube as well.

Regards,
Frank

Question: Why wouldn't you just remove the drain bolt?

 

[Snowman269]

My thoughts exactly.

 

[ReX]

I'm going to change my chaincase oil for the first time in a few days.

It looks like the oil will drain all over the track if you pull the plug. Am I missing something?

 

[Tom-RX1]

On mine it missed the track ran down into the tray wiped off with rag and filled up .Tom-RX1

 

[LazyBastard]

It won't touch the track. Just put a bucket under it.