More oil pics

Old oil out

Although the manual calls for 75/90 I’m going with some authentic racing oil from Honda 80/85W

Poured in exactly the same OZ’s as I drained out and checked the level after filled.

All done with the oil change and did a little wipedown, but I’m gonna need to do a full cleaning before reinstalling the rear wheel.

Max Oil Change

With the rear wheel removed it was time to change the gear oil.

Drain bolt is so much easier to access with the rear wheel removed!

So is the fill hole and dipstick!

Original oil still looks ok!

More from Max

Needed to use something to hold up the front end after taking off the wheel, so the Bats box settles in

Wheels off and new tires and stems ready!

FYI, it’s reccomended to replace deez nutz that hold on the front and rear wheel after removal so I called my local Aprilia dealer to order.

Mounted the tire, installed the aluminum valve stem, and gave it a wipe down. Looks like new!

With the help of my son to lend a couple hands, I reinstalled the front wheel and new tire sans the nut.

Max gets a lot of love today!

Had more time to spend on the Max yearly service today and am nearing completion!

Zapped the wheels off as I have brand new Mitas MC16 tires and aluminium valve stems witing to go on.

Front wheel needs a 19mm Zap

Rear wheel takes a 24mm Zap while holding the rear brake!

To get the rear wheel off as easily as possible the caliper and pipe need to come off. Nice that Aprilia Made access to the bolts easy, you can see the T handle fits under the airbox to access the top bolt.

Pipe off and wheel is ready to come off

Caliper set aside.