vanelli56
Member
All right... while trying to change my oil, I cracked my oil pan tightening the oil plug!
Didn't think I put to much torque on it.... but alas its cracked.
I have looked at a few forums on how to replace it, as I already have one on order... and it looks like there are two major headaches with this operation.....
#1. There is one bolt in the back corner near the rearset and kick stand that is blocked by the old exhaust bracket...
#2. There is a plate on the back side that is also bolted by two or three of the same oil pan bolts, and then to the frame... and from what I have read is that the clearence is only 1/4 inch, and the bolts are 2 inches long.
What I am hearing is that I will have to notch, cut, or groove that part of the exhaust bracket, that is actually a part of the frame.
Remove the entire exhaust system, AND bend that plate, just to change the pan....
Basically, I am asking if anyone has had any experience in this matter, on this particular bike? If so, is my synopsis pretty accurate on what is going to have to take place to change this?
Any advise on how to make this easier would be greatly appreciated.... thanks
Didn't think I put to much torque on it.... but alas its cracked.
I have looked at a few forums on how to replace it, as I already have one on order... and it looks like there are two major headaches with this operation.....
#1. There is one bolt in the back corner near the rearset and kick stand that is blocked by the old exhaust bracket...
#2. There is a plate on the back side that is also bolted by two or three of the same oil pan bolts, and then to the frame... and from what I have read is that the clearence is only 1/4 inch, and the bolts are 2 inches long.
What I am hearing is that I will have to notch, cut, or groove that part of the exhaust bracket, that is actually a part of the frame.
Remove the entire exhaust system, AND bend that plate, just to change the pan....
Basically, I am asking if anyone has had any experience in this matter, on this particular bike? If so, is my synopsis pretty accurate on what is going to have to take place to change this?
Any advise on how to make this easier would be greatly appreciated.... thanks