That's not "lunatic fringe", it's "innovative problem-solver".
hey so i went to d an oil change on my 81 xs650. i took the 2 bolts out that are on the cap and where earlier in the thread said thats where the oil filter is located. when i got the bolts off the cap didn't move at all i tried playing with it a bit but it just felt solid, how do i take the cover off to get to the filter? thats is "if" im even in the right place
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Thanks Angus....so essentially you're using the torque on a re-seated drain bolt to spin the sump cover loose. I'll give that a try. Good to know that the cover is flush mounted and isn't recessed into the engine case. Cheers. RWput a wrench on the drain bolt and start turning clock wise. Make ABSOLUTE POSITIVE 100% that all the bolts are out.
except for the drain bolt
Good point...less is more if it's not coming off easily. Thanks!There's a very tiny amount of protrusion on a corner of the sump cover than can be carefully pried downward, hopefully initiating the release of the cover gasket. Make sure that the prybar tool fits well, don't want to waste the attempt by carelessly rounding that tiny corner...
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Funny how most things in life can be solved with a BFH. I've got a piece of hardwood in mind for the job. I'll let you know how it works out. Appreciate all the advice.I come from the front with a block of hardwood and a BFH. Couple of smacks at the most has always worked for me, even when some douche-bag used permatex gasket sealer! Yup oil or grease on both sides of the gasket is all that's needed to reseal. Do not over-tighten the bolts they are designed to snap off if over-tightened. Check the cover surface for flat, sometimes the surface is a raised a bit around the bolt holes. If so carefully work a fine flat file evenly across the surface till it's just touching evenly everywhere
I'd recommend you remove and clean the sump filter with every oil change (every 1000 miles or 1700 kms). Its so easy, why would you not do it? You want to see if there is any debris from engine parts wearing out ( front camchain guide etc.)
Use 7 ft-lbs for the bolts and you have nothing to worry about.
Old thread new question. If I used just a ratchet and not a torque wrench, should I go back in and back out the bolt and re-torque to said 80 in/lbs (not that I have a torque wrench. Also, what size stainless bolts did you use?I put stainless bolts in mine and torque them to 80 in/lbs.