1. Position motorcycle on a suitable lift.
2. See Figure 3-140. Remove the engine oil drain plug (3), fill plug/dipstick and oil filter. Drain oil into suitable container.
3. Remove the transmission drain plug (5) and drain transmission fluid into suitable container.
4. Remove the rear wheel. See 2.5 REAR WHEEL.
5. Remove the left muffler, exhaust crossover pipe and crossover pipe clamp bracket from the transmission. See 4.18 EXHAUST SYSTEM.
6. See Figure 3-140. Remove 12 fasteners (6) that secure the oil pan to the transmission.
NOTE
Always remove the engine oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent damage during oil pan removal.
7. Slide oil pan (2) rearward to remove. Remove and discard oil pan gasket (1).
8. If necessary, remove tapered plug (4).
9. Thoroughly inspect and clean the oil pan, especially if there was a major engine failure. Debris that remains in the pan will cause a repeat failure. Install a new oil pan if necessary.
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