Upon checking my notes, I found that I have gone way to long on the current oil and filter.
I used full-synthetic Mobil-1 last time, but still went way beyond what I normally change it at. Way beyond!(shame on me!) :negative:
I got some fresh supplies.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120201_zpsgugvkzge.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120201_zpsgugvkzge.jpg.html)
Since I have to pull the Kerker system off to get to the drain plug, I decided to change the gaskets.
I also got new nuts to replace those factory barrel-nuts.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120202_zps1g3hi26h.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120202_zps1g3hi26h.jpg.html)
While I was at it, I also replaced the repeatedly-crushed o-ring on the filler cap.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120204_zpstvctsofx.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120204_zpstvctsofx.jpg.html)
All finished! :good:
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120205_zpsuqqeymaz.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120205_zpsuqqeymaz.jpg.html)
While I was in the garage, I also put the new odometer reset knob boot on, that I had bought from Randy when I got the exhaust gaskets and stud nuts.
My original one had deteriorated, and was falling apart.
:good2: Sweet as! It's good when you do some maintenance and you know it's done right !
Quote from: Firehawk068 on May 12, 2015, 10:31:58 PM
While I was at it, I also replaced the repeatedly-crushed o-ring on the filler cap.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120204_zpstvctsofx.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120204_zpstvctsofx.jpg.html)
That's got to be the coolest o-ring spares setup I've ever seen! :good2:
Quote from: Capn Ron on May 13, 2015, 05:44:16 AM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on May 12, 2015, 10:31:58 PM
While I was at it, I also replaced the repeatedly-crushed o-ring on the filler cap.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120204_zpstvctsofx.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/P5120204_zpstvctsofx.jpg.html)
That's got to be the coolest o-ring spares setup I've ever seen! :good2:
I've got more! :good2:
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/0E5204CF-85D2-4456-98EA-06E18F9EB409_zpsiomri1ru.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Maintainence/Oil%20Change%2005-12-15/0E5204CF-85D2-4456-98EA-06E18F9EB409_zpsiomri1ru.jpg.html)
sweet set up Alan , great to get something done.
Finally did my oil change today too...I'm late this year do to modding the Mistress... :good:
Quote from: Sabre093 on May 14, 2015, 11:21:37 AM
Finally did my oil change today too...I'm late this year do to modding the Mistress... :good:
That's today's activity here. Yesterday did a valve clearance check and checked the TQ on the cam covers and head. Found 2 head bolts out of spec.. At any rate today is oil and filter change that's pretty much the last bit of work until after the Central rally.
George
Quote from: movenon on May 14, 2015, 12:13:59 PM
and checked the TQ on the cam covers and head. Found 2 head bolts out of spec..
George
Thankyou, George. Thats something I dont think to do while I have the tank off... I'm afraid to check... :biggrin:
Paul
Quote from: paulfj03 on May 14, 2015, 12:47:50 PM
Quote from: movenon on May 14, 2015, 12:13:59 PM
and checked the TQ on the cam covers and head. Found 2 head bolts out of spec..
George
Thankyou, George. Thats something I dont think to do while I have the tank off... I'm afraid to check... :biggrin:
Paul
I just had the to end apart 500 miles ago, new rings, new gaskets etc.. I was just checking how it settled in. All done now, new oil, filter, and carbs balanced.
The oil I removed was nice and clean so I will assume everything from the refurbish is good. TQ on the head bolts is 25 ft lbs for those that want to check.
George
Quote from: movenon on May 14, 2015, 04:05:45 PM
Quote from: paulfj03 on May 14, 2015, 12:47:50 PM
Quote from: movenon on May 14, 2015, 12:13:59 PM
and checked the TQ on the cam covers and head. Found 2 head bolts out of spec..
George
Thankyou, George. Thats something I dont think to do while I have the tank off... I'm afraid to check... :biggrin:
Paul
I just had the to end apart 500 miles ago, new rings, new gaskets etc.. I was just checking how it settled in. All done now, new oil, filter, and carbs balanced.
The oil I removed was nice and clean so I will assume everything from the refurbish is good. TQ on the head bolts is 25 ft lbs for those that want to check.
George
Ahhhhh. ..followup re-torquing. Thats a big job... Good on ya. .... Still, its a great reminder... ie: during an oil change check those pesky lower frame rail bolts, and any other nearby bolts/screws.
Paul