Hey folks... I'm getting ready to do my first oil change on the Busa (600 mile service was done by the dealer).
I was given a crush washer by the dealer, one side is relatively flat, the other side has a small ridge.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me - does the flat side point towards the bike or the drain plug?
I did about 6 oil changes on my GSXR600 and was never given a crush washer from the dealer.. is this a new thing?
I've done some searches on the board and I understand the washer is supposed to help from overtightening as the bolt is steele and the oil pan is aluminum.
I was also hoping someone could tell me the torque requirement for the drain bolt. I've read both 13.5 ft/lbs and 16.5 ft/lbs by two different posters on the board.
The owners manual that I got with the bike doesn't specify a torque requirement nor does it issue a warning against over tightening, nor does it mention a crush washer... pretty useless book if you ask me.
I'm on my way now up to pep boys to buy a wrench now... don't want to risk a leak or stripping the bolt.
Thanks for the help.
Cheers
I was given a crush washer by the dealer, one side is relatively flat, the other side has a small ridge.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me - does the flat side point towards the bike or the drain plug?
I did about 6 oil changes on my GSXR600 and was never given a crush washer from the dealer.. is this a new thing?
I've done some searches on the board and I understand the washer is supposed to help from overtightening as the bolt is steele and the oil pan is aluminum.
I was also hoping someone could tell me the torque requirement for the drain bolt. I've read both 13.5 ft/lbs and 16.5 ft/lbs by two different posters on the board.
The owners manual that I got with the bike doesn't specify a torque requirement nor does it issue a warning against over tightening, nor does it mention a crush washer... pretty useless book if you ask me.
I'm on my way now up to pep boys to buy a wrench now... don't want to risk a leak or stripping the bolt.
Thanks for the help.
Cheers