[carfanatic]

IS there o rings, or crush rings I need to replace on the drain bolts? I"m about to do my first oil change.

 

[offroadhunter]

There are two standard washers, one on each bolt (there are two in order to fully drain the oil), so long as you don't lose them you should not need to replace them.

 

[carfanatic]

Sweet Thanks!

 

[topdollr]

there is an O ring for the filter that they recommend you replace. As long as it still in good shape you can reuse it

 

[carfanatic]

well hopefully it will be ok, the bike only has 2 hrs on it. I will have to go buy some of the orings.

 

[offroadhunter]

I have about 6 oil changes and the filter O ring is still in perfect shape, ill probably change it next time around...I tend to change the inexpensive items more than necessary

 

[carfanatic]

any tips on changing the oil?

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (CarFanatic @ May 13 2008, 08:01 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=8928

any tips on changing the oil?

Be VERY careful changing the front bolt, it strips real easy (from what i've read here

), follow the manual for the amount of oil but keep your eye on that lil window, don't want to go past half way. Torque everything properly, it's a breeze

 

[carfanatic]

you mean the front drain bolt? or filter cover bolt?

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (CarFanatic @ May 13 2008, 08:13 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=8931

you mean the front drain bolt? or filter cover bolt?

Darin bolt is the troublesome one

 

[carfanatic]

so just becareful putting it in?

 

[Rhino1]

QUOTE (CarFanatic @ May 13 2008, 08:19 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=8933

so just becareful putting it in?

Caerfully thread it in by hand first--if you encounter resistance, stop, twist it out, and start over. Don't over tighten it. I use a small ratchet so that I don't accidentally torque on it. I think I'm going to drill a hole through mine for a saftey wire...

 

[carfanatic]

wow are the threads that messed up??

what would a saftey wire do?

 

[Rhino1]

QUOTE (CarFanatic @ May 13 2008, 02:10 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=8951

wow are the threads that messed up??

what would a saftey wire do?

My threads are fine--but a saftery wire will prevent it from backing-out due to virbation, etc., and will allow me piece of mind when i don't torque on the drain plug...

 

[carfanatic]

How does the saftey wire work??

that little bolt I am scared off. I was so scared to over tighten that thing!! its so small, and aluminum is so soft.. phew.. I am scared about it backing out.

anyone know where I can get an in.lbs torque wrench small enough to work on that bolt?

I gotta get used to that oil window. I over filled it at first and had to drain some! I got it all done, but a bit nervous about the small bolt.

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (CarFanatic @ May 13 2008, 07:39 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=8960

How does the saftey wire work??

that little bolt I am scared off. I was so scared to over tighten that thing!! its so small, and aluminum is so soft.. phew.. I am scared about it backing out.

anyone know where I can get an in.lbs torque wrench small enough to work on that bolt?

I gotta get used to that oil window. I over filled it at first and had to drain some! I got it all done, but a bit nervous about the small bolt.

On the low torque bolts ive used a magic marker as a general "guide," draw one line on the bolt to the engine, when you put it back together as soon as the lines almost match up youre know close and take it easy from there (should be one line). Its not perfect but helps avoid stripping

 

[carfanatic]

ah, marker is a good idea.

does anyone know if they sell inch lbs torque wrenches that small?