OIl Pan and Oil Filter Installation Theories

[robtg]

Originally Posted by supershaft

Yea! A lot of people let the crud cake. And then want me to work on it. Not only does it need to be cleaned before it can come apart but how long has it been since it has been looked at? You shouldn't let a bike go that long with out looking at it. The bike I mean, not the crud.

Bringing a bike in to a shop for major service caked with mud and grease is like going to the Doctor for a physical and not showering or wiping your ass the previous week.

[supershaft]

Originally Posted by robtg

Bringing a bike in to a shop for major service caked with mud and grease is like going to the Doctor for a physical and not showering or wiping your ass the previous week.

[boxerboy81]

Sump: clean surface. I use the gasket dry. Bolts finger tight, then I use a small socket and go about a quarter turn. It seems to work. They don't need to be very tight.

Oil filter: clean surface. I measure, no gasket used, two shims and the o-ring. No leaks.