Hi,

I have a 1992 XJ600 and today after getting it back from the repair shop, I decide to just check the transmission fluid, it seemed empty. does anyone know what kind of fluid it takes and how to check the level?

Thank you.

I presume you dont have a 'sight glass' on the side of the engine casing, then get your m8 to hold the bike upright, take the dip-stick out,-wipe it clean,-put it back in,-remove it once again and the oil should be between the Max and Min mark, any '10W 40' semi-synthetic motor oil will do, it doesnt have to be bike oil either

Run the engine for a few minutes than turn off and let stand a couple of minutes with the bike on the centre stand or held upright.Look at the lower edge of the RH clutch cover and you should see a sight glass with an upper and lower mark by it.Make sure the oil is between the marks. If it needs topping up use a bike specific 10/40w oil and check on the back of the bottle it has JASO-MA spec as this is suitable for bike wet clutches. DON'T use car oil as some of the additives in car oils can cause the clutch to slip.Tony.