15-06-12, 11:29 PM
Basically, tighten it up to bolt shear, then back it off a quarter turn!
I jest.
On the drain plug, you should be using a new crush washer at each change. These are not expensive and it takes little effort to actually "crush" the washer to help form the seal with the grease you should also apply.
tbh, find a good bike mechanic and have them do it - the money you "save" by buying the oil catching tray and other improvised devices, oil itself, oil filter, crush washer, probably replacement plug bolt, paying for oil disposal, mess on your drive/garage floor etc. it is not worth the sh@g and hassle.
I did an oil change once and the filter was a pain to get off. Drove a screwdriver through it to get it off and scarred my fingers for life on the sharp edges. Total nightmare, support your local industries!
fish.
I jest.
On the drain plug, you should be using a new crush washer at each change. These are not expensive and it takes little effort to actually "crush" the washer to help form the seal with the grease you should also apply.
tbh, find a good bike mechanic and have them do it - the money you "save" by buying the oil catching tray and other improvised devices, oil itself, oil filter, crush washer, probably replacement plug bolt, paying for oil disposal, mess on your drive/garage floor etc. it is not worth the sh@g and hassle.
I did an oil change once and the filter was a pain to get off. Drove a screwdriver through it to get it off and scarred my fingers for life on the sharp edges. Total nightmare, support your local industries!
fish.