bosshogg12
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Whats up folks. Today I will attempt to do a oil change. Never done it myself before. Anyone have any tips to make sure I dont screw up. Thanks.. in advance.
+1 on this one. I personally do it by feel - 1 ft long wrench and about 10 lb of force, and another notch just a tad stronger makes it around 10 - 15 ft lb. Spec calls for 16 ft lb IIRC.Alot of people overtighten the drain plug and strip it out. Get a tourqe wrench and do it right. If you strip it, you will kick yourself.
Small tip...when removing the oil filter, you'll drip oil on the pipes unless you're MacGyver up there (aka dadofthree) and it'll smell when it burns off. I kind of like thisbut many here cover said pipes with aluminum foil or a piece of cardboard to avoid the mess...
P.S. I've never had to lift the tank to remove fairings 'cause I've got skillz...
It makes it easier to pull the rubber stub up and out. Granted you can force it up without doing that, but it's something I do. Takes seconds.Why would you lift the tank? It's not needed.