Zorro

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I double checked the paper work and the wrench before I touched the bolt. I've since checked too many times. When I was tightening it, it felt like I was over-tightening it, to be honest. But, I was thinking the wrench would 'break' any second. F it. $265 lesson learned.

I didnt cross thread it...i over tightened. I got a torque wrench and thought I would do everything to specs. I put the filter on with 12 ft lbs...no problem. I adjusted the wrench to the drain plug's setting 31 ft lbs. I tightened it...and tightened it...thinking "this wrench better give way soon". The wrench was stronger than the threads on the oil pan. I've changed the oil on my first bike (cbr f3) and changed the oil on my quad. I never used a torque wrench - I just made it snug. live and learn.

I plan on running from the Dublin po-po with it I'm gonna try it on the track.

Thanks for the offer. Not that I think you can't do it, I'm just gonna let IP do it. I already ordered the parts and made an appt.

I hate bikes and threaded bolts.

Hey, thanks to all of those that responded. I did some pricing on bikebandit and parts (pan, gasket, plug, and plug gasket) would cost me around 160 + s/h (I don't know what the s/h would be). APCh8r had me call Iron Pony Yamaha shop. They're getting me out the door at $265...so I'm guessing that's around $100 in labor if I bought the parts myself. Now, they'll be responsible. Hopefully they'll do a good job since they're a new shop and want to make a name for themselves. I'm asking for the old pan. I'll consider this my "heli coil practice pan". Again, thanks to all those who responded. I'd do it myself...but with this cold weather and my obvious novice wrenching skills, I don't want to struggle thru this.

Did you read this post from the start? I was changing my oil and look where I am. I appreciate the advice...but I have zero confidence in any self-maintenance projects. Hell, I'm scared to remove the reflectors now!

why am i crazy to take it there? They've done all the service on my R1 - 16k miles on it without issue. what horror stories haven't i heard?

happy birthday!

Good point...nothing like having something to practice on. thanks!

Thanks to all those who responded. I called Hinds...they quoted me around $300 for installation. I think I may just let them do the work. I'm a computer geek...not a mechanic. jerm, if I take your advice and do the helicoil...do I have to remove the pan to install the helicoil?

Me neither...but for $0.59 I'll give it a try!

Really?! Wow...thanks! another suggestion that was given to me was to put a washer or two on the plug and try again. Thoughts?

Flounder suggested this as well. I was skimming the instructions for a helicoil...my main concern would be drilling the helicoil and having metal shavings stay in the pan and causing engine damage. Thoughts?

Anyone wanna help with this project? I provide free pizza and beer (beer after the bike is back together)

It's on the pan. A new oem pan with gasket is under $150. I don't mind paying this. However, if i have trouble changing the oil...I'm sure the f'up the bike more by trying to change the pan.

Ok, I was changing my oil yesterday and to make a long sh*tty story short...I stripped the threads on my drain plug. Not the bolt itself...but the threads on the bike. Besides for setting this on fire and making an insurance claim...how do I fix this?

I'm surprised by that. About 2 months ago, your company was considered one of the hotter companies during these down times.

230 in Central Ohio, 400 total. http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/02/26/alimited.html?sid=101

I always wanted one of these when I was a kid!!!

check ebay for yamaha of troy. they offer the best deals around.

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