anti-seize a must?

[BiggDaddyBusa08]

I was an auotomotive tech for 15 years and I have always used antisieze on any type of fastener and sparkplug that was being installed on anything aluminum. Steel and aluminum dont mix together very well. If the person B4 you didnt tighten the fastener properly you can run into problems,like stripped threads. Its not fun having to rethread a sparkplug hole ,if you've ever done this ya know what im saying.

 

[Mr Bogus]

isnt that what the forum is for....???

ask and you shall receive. take care guys thanks for helping.

what I am saying is that this is a "basic" mechanical skill.. If it takes 3 pages of coaching to get it done, you likely need some hands on training by someone that already has the skills..

This is not a hard job at all to do but an error can be catastrophic.. After 30 years in the auto repair biz and maybe 100 employees, some guys have a natural ability and others have to learn every aspect.. Without some natural ability to do the job and understand what is going on, you could really do some damage and that is not a good option.. I am merely suggesting you get someone local to help you change the plugs the first time so nothing goes wrong..

The instructions posted are pretty explicit and if they are not working for you, then I just think you could get into trouble..

dont take it personal, I can not draw a straight line to save my life or fabricate a decent bracket, but I can sure fix them..

 

[shogun]

since ive gotten a few different opinions on this, ANTI SEIZE requires you to torque the plug more, or less. if this is the case, how much more or less. I might just do the anti seize after all, and torque the plugs to....? just like to be clear with things, this way i DONT mess anything up. i just diont understand why suzuki the manufacturer of the busa wouldnt state in their manual that anti seize is strongly recommended, if it is so.

 

[Wag]

Mr. Bogus is right, Shogun. If you can find a local guy to coach you through this in person, you'll feel a lot more comfortable. I'm thinking you're a tad out of your comfort zone on this one.

If there's nobody in your area, get a service manual AND get a Haynes manual. You'll definitely be glad you did.

--Wag--

 

[shogun]

ust finished installing plugs everything went smooth and bike is running perfect

maybe i didnt need a tutor after all hehe.

 

[Strife]

 

[Wag]

ust finished installing plugs everything went smooth and bike is running perfect

maybe i didnt need a tutor after all hehe.

Rockin', man! Bet you're not out of your comfort zone any more! 90% of learning anything is just getting in there and doing it.



--Wag--

 

[mike1180]

Congrats!
I knew you could do it.
Now on to that engine rebuild.....

 

[BA BUSA]

Glad you got'er done

 

[BA BUSA]

Congrats!
I knew you could do it.
Now on to that engine rebuild.....

Maybe a oil change, or suspension adjustment first... or even a valve adjustment...but I don't think he is ready for a engine overhaul

 

[Mr Bogus]

Maybe a oil change, or suspension adjustment first... or even a valve adjustment...but I don't think he is ready for a engine overhaul

aww valve adjustment? ok then... lets try the oil change.. how you gonna torque that drain nut ?

 

[BA BUSA]

aww valve adjustment? ok then... lets try the oil change.. how you gonna torque that drain nut ?

16.5 ft lbs Brother...my elbow pops at 15.3 lbs and then I go another 1/16 of a turn

 

[shogun]

 

[BusaWizard]

Whats the torque spec. on the dust cap on the valve stem?