R45 R65 R65LS (248)

SERVICE DATA Series number: 248 (01/1978 > 03/1985)

OIL + FLUID CAPACITIES (Litres)

  • Engine 2.5l (SAE 15W-50)
  • Gearbox 0.80l (SAE 80W-90 Hypoid gear oil)
  • Driveshaft 0.10l (SAE 80W-90 Hypoid gear oil)
  • Final drive 0.25l 01/1978 > 08/1980 (SAE 80W-90 Hypoid gear oil)
  • Final drive 0.35l 09/1980 > (Has oil level plug on back of case)(SAE 80W-90 Hypoid gear oil)
  • Forks (Per leg) 0.19l (5W /10W)
  • Brake fluid DOT 4

VALVE CLEARANCES (Cold)

  • Inlet 0.10mm
  • Exhaust 0.15mm

TORQUE SETTINGS

  • Cylinder head /Rocker arm nuts 38Nm (28ft-lb) In crisscross
  • Flywheel bolts M11x32 08/1975 > 1996 105Nm (77ft-lb) In crisscross
  • Clutch bolts 22Nm (16ft-lb) In crisscross
  • Sump bolts 11Nm (8ft-lb) In crisscross
  • Spark plugs 25Nm (19ft/Ib)
  • Engine sump plug 30Nm (22ft/lb)
  • Oil filter cover bolts 11Nm (8ft/lb)
  • Gearbox drain plug 27Nm (20ft/lb)
  • Gearbox filler plug 32Nm (24ft/lb)
  • Driveshaft drain plug 16Nm (12ft/lb)
  • Driveshaft filler plug 16Nm (12ft/lb)
  • Final drive drain plug 24Nm (18ft/lb)
  • Final drive filler/level plug > 08/1980 31Nm (23ft/lb)
  • Final drive filler/Breather plug 09/1980 > 26Nm (19ft/lb)
  • Final drive level plug 09/1980 > 1996 (Not Paralever models) 10Nm (7.5ft/lb)
  • Front wheel axle nut 50Nm (37ft-lb)
  • Front wheel axle pinch bolts on forks 17Nm (13ft/lb)
  • Front brake caliper bolts to fork 30Nm (22ft/lb)
  • Rear wheel axle nut 48Nm (35ft/lb)
  • Rear wheel axle pinch bolt on swing arm 18Nm (13.5ft/lb)
  • Fork filler bolt 22Nm (16ft-lb)
  • Fork drain bolt 8Nm (6ft-lb)
  • Always replace Drain/Filler plugs with new crush washer

IGNITION

  • Points gap 0.45mm  06/1978 > 07/1980 (With points inside bean can)
  • Points Part # 1207500R
  • Condenser Part # 1270210R

**For models 09/1980 > Has Electronic Ignition fitted as standard (No Ignition points to adjust!)

  • Check Ignition timing
  • Points gap 0.45mm  06/1978 > 07/1980 (With points inside bean can)
  • Points Part # 1207500R
  • Condenser Part # 1270210R

SPARK PLUGS

  • Spark plug Part # 120002R or 120001R7 or 120001RID7

TYRE PRESSURE (Bar)

  • Front Min > Max  1.9 > 2.2 bar
  • Rear  Min  > Max  1.8 > 2.3 bar

TYRE SIZE

  • Front   3.25 x 18
  • Rear    4.00 x 18
  • Tube type tyres
  • Minimum tyre Speed rating (S)

DISCLAIMER:

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these values and service information, no guarantee is given or responsibility taken for any errors or omissions.