first oil change on my goldwing i almost toppled it on myself. i think most people think they need to tourque heavy on that bolt. then with thermal expansion and contraction makes it grip HARD... and they dont lube it when they put it back on
On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 9:51 AM, Javier Garcia <jajgar...@gmail.com> wrote: > Try using an extension on your wrench so you can apply more torque on a > controlled way. You could also try to find a impact wrench, although that > sounds like an overkill for a oil pan bolt. > I agree on the previous comment that you should buy a new bolt anyway if > that one has taken some damage already. > > Javier. > > > On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 1:43 AM, apexadam <apexa...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Good help guys! >> I got the pic too. Thanks Paul. >> That's the bolt I have been reefing on. I used hammer tap with vise >> grips too and really chewed the bolt up. It is still accessible. I >> assume counter-clockwise (left-loose). I am on my back looking up. >> I've moved the entire bike reefing so hard (thought it might collapse >> on me so asked my son to hold it). I am not sure I am strong enough. >> Perhaps I should take it in to my car mechanic and see if he wont just >> losen the bolt for me. I just went on a 30 mile ride today. Purred >> like a kitten. Do I need to change the oil? LOL. >> >> Great help! Thanks guys. >> Adam >> >> On May 17, 9:30 pm, "tinkrm...@yahoo.com" <tinkrm...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> > It would be better to use a good pair of locking pliers (vise grips) if >> there's enough meat on the plug. Tap it sharply with a small hammer >> directly on the head. Get a good bind on it and it should come off when >> you spin it - in the right direction, of course. >> > >> > Sent via DroidX2 on Verizon Wireless™ >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > -----Original message----- >> > From: Pastor Ron <pastor...@cox.net> >> > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >> > Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 02:31:04 GMT+00:00 >> > Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012 >> > >> > Also if it is chewed up and you can not get a wrench on it, last >> resort, you >> > can use a chisel and a hammer to loosen it up. >> > >> > Ron >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >> > [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pastor Ron >> > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:28 PM >> > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >> > Subject: RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012 >> > >> > If you chewed the nut up, you should replace it when you change the >> oil. Or >> > next time it will be even worse. >> > >> > Ron >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > From: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >> > [mailto:nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allen Thomas >> > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:21 PM >> > To: Nightwawk Lovers >> > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012 >> > >> > They added a word to the webster's dictionary a few years ago for that. >> The >> > word is DOH! >> > >> > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> > >> > _____ >> > >> > From: Kurt Nolte <vturbine.po...@gmail.com> >> > >> > Sender: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >> > >> > Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 22:14:59 -0400 >> > >> > To: <nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com> >> > >> > ReplyTo: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com >> > >> > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil Change 2012 >> > >> > It came through as both attachment and inline image for me, using >> e-mail. >> > Very odd. >> > >> > OP: Not intended to suggest you're less than intelligent, but perhaps if >> > you're reefing on it hard and it's not moving you're doing what I've >> done so >> > often with oddly placed bolts and turning it the /wrong way/? >> > >> > I've had "derp" moments where >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
