crush washer???

[rugby01]

I did an oil change today and bought another crush washer. Is there a trick to getting the old washer off. I have read that it needs to be changed. I tried to scrap out the old oil grudge, with a dental tool, but the washer did not want to move. Rather than accidentally messing up the plug I left it. Should I just buy a new oil plug? Just to make sure the ribbed side is down?

[KatanaSoldier]

I suggest getting the Fumoto valve and never have to worry about getting another crush washer or even having to remove your belly fairing to change the oil again




typo edit!

[notec]

I suggest getting the Fumoto valve and never have to worry about getting another crush washer or even having to remove your belly fairing to change the oil again

I have thought about getting one of these......how safe are they? Just want to make sure I dont spring a leak while riding.

[Blazerzr2]

fumoto

I suggest getting the Fumoto valve and never have to worry about getting another crush washer or even having to remove your belly fairing to change the oil again

hey bro, what size valve do we get, i like the idea of this valve. no listings on their website though

[md86]

I grab the edge of my old one with pliers and spin the bolt . Washer will unscrew like that .

[woobie]

I grab the edge of my old one with pliers and spin the bolt . Washer will unscrew like that .

Same here but I use vice grips, that said I didn't change my crush washer until my 5 or 6th oil change .

[reconstyle]

Re: fumoto

I suggest getting the Fumoto valve and never have to worry about getting another crush washer or even having to remove your belly fairing to change the oil again

hey bro, what size valve do we get, i like the idea of this valve. no listings on their website though

F-111

And the valve is very safe, I was skeptical as well, by CP has had his for YEARS and hasn't ever had a problem, to open the valve you don't just turn it, its like a push down and turn, the the push down part is spring loaded, so even if a rock or some road debris hits it, it won't open accidentally.

[md86]

I grab the edge of my old one with pliers and spin the bolt . Washer will unscrew like that .

Same here but I use vice grips, that said I didn't change my crush washer until my 5 or 6th oil change .

Yeah . I tend to wait until it leaks , then change it next oil change .

[Blazerzr2]

thanks reconstyle, think i may get one for the truck also

[KatanaSoldier]

Re: fumoto

I suggest getting the Fumoto valve and never have to worry about getting another crush washer or even having to remove your belly fairing to change the oil again

hey bro, what size valve do we get, i like the idea of this valve. no listings on their website though

F-111

And the valve is very safe, I was skeptical as well, by CP has had his for YEARS and hasn't ever had a problem, to open the valve you don't just turn it, its like a push down and turn, the the push down part is spring loaded, so even if a rock or some road debris hits it, it won't open accidentally.

Yup, I also have one on my truck in addition to the Kat and no problems whatsoever.

Here is the cheapest place to get them. (Even cheaper than fumoto.com)

http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/front/showcontent.aspx?fileid=105&gclid=CMzj-97I0YwCFRTTgAodd0XQqA

[reconstyle]

Re: fumoto

I suggest getting the Fumoto valve and never have to worry about getting another crush washer or even having to remove your belly fairing to change the oil again

hey bro, what size valve do we get, i like the idea of this valve. no listings on their website though

F-111

And the valve is very safe, I was skeptical as well, by CP has had his for YEARS and hasn't ever had a problem, to open the valve you don't just turn it, its like a push down and turn, the the push down part is spring loaded, so even if a rock or some road debris hits it, it won't open accidentally.

Yup, I also have one on my truck in addition to the Kat and no problems whatsoever.

Here is the cheapest place to get them. (Even cheaper than fumoto.com)

http://www.lubricationspecialist.com...FRTTgAodd0XQqA

+1 thats where I got mine from, its cheap, around 20 bucks I think.

[FloridaKat]

Fumoto valve = cake to install and virtually zero chance of opening by itself. To be safe, make sure you create a reference of where you torqued to, then check after several miles/rides to make sure it hasn't shifted due to an under-torque condition, etc.

Easily the best $20 I spent yet on my Kat....thanks CP!

[bubba]

I have a 1999 750, is it the F-111 also?

[KatanaSoldier]

I have a 1999 750, is it the F-111 also?

Yup

[87vert]

I grab the edge of my old one with pliers and spin the bolt . Washer will unscrew like that .

Same here but I use vice grips, that said I didn't change my crush washer until my 5 or 6th oil change .

I dont think mine even has a washer on it....