GS650L shaft drive oil level

[rkubik]

Hello all, recently picked up a "dead" GS650L shaftie for $280, and am enjoying tinkering with it. So far all electrical things are checking out fine, once the connectors have been cleaned and greased - even the inside of the tank is rust-free.

One small question that I could not find in SEARCH: what is the correct oil level for the final drive (at the wheel)? I'm assuming it's up to the level of the inspection hole, but I once filled a Ford diff to that level, then found found out it had to be be 1/4 inch BELOW to avoid blowing seals. So I'd like to check with you SMEs (subject matter experts, as we technical writers say).

Until Aug. 31 I'm at a place in the country where oil changing is easy to do, so I'd like to drain and refill ASAP. Presently looking for a shop manual and owner's manual, but they are not here yet.

[Philly_Chris]

Just up to the threads is the correct level. Might want to change the gear oil too while youre at it. Takes the same grade oil.

Here's a post (w/ pic) that describes the gear oil change:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=37187&highlight=gear+oil+level

[rkubik]

thank you kindly! n/t

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[Anonymous]

Hope you haven't gone crazy looking for where U change your gear oil. Unlike GS850,GS1000/1100G's, the 650 shaft drive use the engine oil for the secondary gears. You only need to change the final gear oil with SAE90 hypoid gear oil. It'll take aprroximately 7 oz. Yer welcome......

ED 8)