AngelFZ
Junior Member
I've been meaning to post this for a couple of weeks now, but there is always something happening... And I don't know of this would be the right place!!!
I hope this will be useful to anybody.
I'll keep on adding information here...
The bike is a Suzuki GSX650F, my girlfriend's bike.
It was a very simple task, do a routine oil change (which I've done before!!!!) but this time I decided to mess it up!!!!
Problem:
I stripped the oil pan thread!!!!
Solution:
1. Ask for help to the forum/members
2. Install a heli-coil/plug saver in the oil pan. For this I had to remove the exhaust System and radiator!!!
Lessons learned:
1. When using a torque wrench, make sure the torque setting will be between the min/max 20% of the full scale. In other words, if the full scale is 100 Lb ft, then the "usable" range becomes from 20-80 Lb ft. Of course this also depends on how good the torque wrench is.
2. Spend a little more and buy good tools!!!! They'll save you money on the long run.
3. Always take your time and never try rushing any work!!!
4. What makes this forum the best forum are their knowledgeable users!!!! If you have a problem, simply ask for help, chances are other forum members know the answer and/or have done it before.
Thank you so very much TownsendsFJR1300 for all you help, guidance and advice.
I'll take the time to start including here email conversations and pictures I was taking along the way...
So, after finishing the "routine" oil change, the oil drain plug was not completely "snug" and there was a small oil leak from the oil drain plug!!!!
I removed the oil drain plug and this was what I saw...
View attachment 48686
View attachment 48687
To be continued...
http://www.600riders.com/forum/showthread.php?p=544425#post544425
http://www.600riders.com/forum/showthread.php?p=544862#post544862
http://www.600riders.com/forum/showthread.php?p=544864#post544864
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I hope this will be useful to anybody.
I'll keep on adding information here...
The bike is a Suzuki GSX650F, my girlfriend's bike.
It was a very simple task, do a routine oil change (which I've done before!!!!) but this time I decided to mess it up!!!!
Problem:
I stripped the oil pan thread!!!!
Solution:
1. Ask for help to the forum/members
2. Install a heli-coil/plug saver in the oil pan. For this I had to remove the exhaust System and radiator!!!
Lessons learned:
1. When using a torque wrench, make sure the torque setting will be between the min/max 20% of the full scale. In other words, if the full scale is 100 Lb ft, then the "usable" range becomes from 20-80 Lb ft. Of course this also depends on how good the torque wrench is.
2. Spend a little more and buy good tools!!!! They'll save you money on the long run.
3. Always take your time and never try rushing any work!!!
4. What makes this forum the best forum are their knowledgeable users!!!! If you have a problem, simply ask for help, chances are other forum members know the answer and/or have done it before.
Thank you so very much TownsendsFJR1300 for all you help, guidance and advice.
I'll take the time to start including here email conversations and pictures I was taking along the way...
So, after finishing the "routine" oil change, the oil drain plug was not completely "snug" and there was a small oil leak from the oil drain plug!!!!
I removed the oil drain plug and this was what I saw...
View attachment 48686
View attachment 48687
To be continued...
http://www.600riders.com/forum/showthread.php?p=544425#post544425
http://www.600riders.com/forum/showthread.php?p=544862#post544862
http://www.600riders.com/forum/showthread.php?p=544864#post544864
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