oil crazy

[Triple Trouble]

You poor bastard Cane! You are moving right into my area (hence my name). You are going to have to put up with my corny old jokes and wicked sarcasm. On the other hands I have been riding for more years than I care to remember and can change oil with my eyes closed. Beer you say, hhhmmmmmmmmm. better save it until after the work is done

 

[JohnnyCanuck]

Bobby K,

Send me an e-mail and I will scan and e-mail you the appropriate diagrams from the manual.

 

[cane corso]

Thanks Bobby, but David emailed me a copy .
hence Your about 300 miles away from me I bought a house in Richmond Hill.
When I attempt to change my oil I think my eyes will be closed as well
Some time in the summer we should get to gether for a ride then have some beer.
My name is Kevin

 

[atomsplitter]

I should do it Friday or Saturday I will keep you guys posted I never used a Torque wrench before when I set it does it just stop tighting atomatically?

Nope. If you bought the adjustable type that you can set the amount of torque with it will 'click' when the proper torque is achieved. That 'click' feels like the wrench broke because it gives. That means stop twisting. If you bought the twin beam type, the top beam doesn't move relative to the lower beam and has a pointer above a guage face (that is the top beam's job). You twist that one and monitor the pointer to the correct torque. Both types can twist a bolt in two if you gorilla them enough.

 

[cane corso]

yea the handle has all different numbers that they say I just twist the handle to the right number and it clicks . but I just for got to ask how do you know when its tight enough does it just stop tightening could I still end up tighten it too much? Or does it just click and won't tighten any more? any one can still come over Friday for some beer

 

[Willtill]

As soon as you feel it "click" it gives a little so that is when you quit applying force. Tighten it slowly. You will get a feel for it very quickly. It's so easy, even a caveman could do it

 

[cane corso]

I'll let you know if this cave man does it I can say that about upholstery too its so easy a cave man can do it
I hope its not that easy or I look really stupid

 

[atomsplitter]

To ensure you can get the plug back out later you can use some teflon tape on the plug threads. The heat/cool cycles won't gaul the threads if you slightly over torque it.

 

[JohnnyCanuck]

Well - I changed my oil today. I wish there was something to take pictures of in order to document and explain the experience but there really isn't. Just followed the instructions in the manual and all went very well.

Have the following handy before you start:

1) Crush Washer x 1 (Part # T3550123)
2) Crush Washer x 2 (Part # T3550605)
3) O-Ring (Part # T3600104)
4) Oil Filter (I used a K & N - KN-204)
5) Grease for O-Ring + Oil Filter

I just kept my bike on the sidestand. Did not jack it or raise it in any way.

I began by removing the bolt for the oil tank. Once the oil was dripping very slowly - I sat on the bike and straightened it to make sure any remnants of the old oil made their way out.

I put a new crush washer (Part # T3550123) on the bolt and a new O-ring (Part # T3600104) and tightened it to 25 NM. Put some grease on the O-ring before sliding onto the bolt.

I removed the bolt toward the front of the engine for the dry sump (Part # T3550605). Followed the same procedure as above. Ditto for the bolt toward the rear of the engine. Tighten to 25 NM.

I removed the chrome cover on the oil filter. Then removed the oil filter itself. Replaced with the K & N. Put some grease on the seal of the oil filter before fastening. Replaced chrome cover.

I used Amsoil Synthetic Motorcycle Oil rated Jaso-MA + API-SG, SL (10W-40). Poured in 4 quarts (946 ml each). Started the engine - let idle for 1 minute. Poured in another quart. Started the engine - let idle for another minute. Then poured in another half quart or so. Started engine - let idle. Oil was b/w the min/max marks on the dipstick.

Also changed the gear oil on the final drive while I was at it (Amsoil Severe Gear).

Took the bike out for a ride as the setting sun glinted off the chrome of the Rocket. Purred like a kitten and roared like a lion.

Will sleep well tonight.

 

[scot in exile]

Never heard of anyone grease the oil filter before just dip your finger in the old oil and run it around the rubber seal on the oil filter.
Put the 5.5 quarts in the bike before you start it just something I have always done why start your engine when you know the oil level is 1.5 quarts low remember and check your oil level with the bike in an upright position not on the side stand.