Front sprocket replacement - oil drain?

[Freebird]

Hi All

I started to fit my lovely new 530 chain and sprockets today and have got the rear one on the wheel, so that's a good start.

It looks like the gearchange mechanism is in the oily part of the 'box, so I need to drain the oil first, is that right?

The oil is not very old mileage wise, but has been in there all winter so probably best change it anyway.

Glen.

 

[Grant]

Yes, 180s need the oil drained, unless you lean the bike hard over to the left. Even then there is still the possibility of oil running down the frame, centrestand etc.
Just make sure you note where things go as you remove them as the gear lever is synchronised to the shifter drum and the gear lever position are both set under the triangular plate.

 

[Freebird]

Thanks for the help and advise Grant.