Zorro Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 31 foot pounds? That seems high to me.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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I plan on running from the Dublin po-po with it I'm gonna try it on the track.Good, that makes 2 of us...lol I'll just run them by your house, so they get confused... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Good, that makes 2 of us...lol I'll just run them by your house, so they get confused...whatever works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Me thinking that those oil change places will heli coil repair a drain plug, cheap. Since they strip them all the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisknight Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hey mang... I didn't read anything but the 1st few posts but I'm leaving in a second so I have to get this in... ANY way you go, your going to have to take the pan off. I would drill it out smooth the next size up, re-tap it, and put the next size plug in. No big deal. You will get shavings in the pan no matter what you do, that's why you have to take it off...Even a heli-coil will cut shavings off.I've done it on my civic... No big deal...I saw a guy drill one out once with the pan on and re-tap. No leaks. BUT, he thought that the oil filter would just catch the shavings... Wrong. Oil filters have a spring loaded valve that lets oil pass under high pressure...Do it right...If someone already said this... Sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Hey mang... I didn't read anything but the 1st few posts but I'm leaving in a second so I have to get this in... ANY way you go, your going to have to take the pan off. I would drill it out smooth the next size up, re-tap it, and put the next size plug in. No big deal. You will get shavings in the pan no matter what you do, that's why you have to take it off...Even a heli-coil will cut shavings off.I've done it on my civic... No big deal...I saw a guy drill one out once with the pan on and re-tap. No leaks. BUT, he thought that the oil filter would just catch the shavings... Wrong. Oil filters have a spring loaded valve that lets oil pass under high pressure...Do it right...If someone already said this... Sorry...Thanks. I'm getting a new pan. End of story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomato_racing Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Why not drop the pan off and have a local shop just drill it out and TIG on a bung and plug from Jegs for like $3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Because I still have to remove the pan and reinstall it. If I can't change the oil...do you really think I'm capable of doing this?! Thanks for the advice, it is appreciated. I'll keep this in mind for the next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 31 foot pounds? That seems high to me.maybe 31in-lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreator Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Mid ohio stripped mine out on my busa last year. They tapped it with aluminum threads and it actually turned out better than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 maybe 31in-lbsNope...it was 31 ft lbs...unfortunately. Maybe it's a typo in the service manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catman Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Don't know where your at, but I will help ,not gonna do it for ya, but I'll help ya, if you get a new pan and gasket ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Don't know where your at, but I will help ,not gonna do it for ya, but I'll help ya, if you get a new pan and gasket ?Thanks for the offer. I'm letting Iron Pony do the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the offer. I'm letting Iron Pony do the work. But you could save monies doing it with some help Edited March 6, 2009 by yotaman88210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 But you could save monies doing it with some helpTrue. However, I thought that with my initial oil change. Look at it this way, I'm doing my part to keep IP afloat so the govt wont have to provide the motorcycle industry with a bailout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 His decision has been made.. Someone please lock this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Bike is fixed! Time to change the coolant...hopefully I don't strip the coolant drain plug. 35 ft-lbs sounds about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Better make is 70 just to be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Just wanted to let you all know that Iron Pony did the fix on my bike and they did a pretty good job (so far). No leaks, done the same day that I dropped it off. They gave me my spare parts and added the oil that I brought with me. They helped loading it in my truck as well. I would take my bike back for service if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I would take the pan off and retap it. eat the $10 for a gasket. I"m sure you can rent a tap set from autozone or advanced autoparts, plus they give you your money back once you returned the rented item. And dont cross tread the bolt when you put it back in like you did last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebulbousone Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 heli-coils don't always work. i work on 2 and 4 stroke engines and when i get a spark plug that's stripped i use a product thats called "time-sert screw thread inserts." i don't know if this will work on your application but they work great on stripped heads for new spark plug threads. i own the tools to do it ( $200 for the kit, dont buy it unless you use it A LOT) but i dont know where you're located? maybe call time-sert and see if you can get an insert they usually run 7 bucks?!?!? if your near central ohio i could let you use the tools.... www.time-sert.com and the process is fairly clean.. let me know.... sorry i ramble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebulbousone Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 the catalog shows all kind of drain pan applications... for autos... call and see if they have one for bikes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Just wanted to let you all know that Iron Pony did the fix on my bike and they did a pretty good job (so far). No leaks, done the same day that I dropped it off. They gave me my spare parts and added the oil that I brought with me. They helped loading it in my truck as well. I would take my bike back for service if needed.I didnt even know they did shit like that? Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I didnt even know they did shit like that? Good to know.Yea we have a service department for the dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yea we have a service department for the dealership.wow. Im just slow i guess. I was looking for you today just to say whats up. ended up buying some helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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