Oops, forgot the crush washer

[DLBass]

So here's the thing

I dropped the oil yesterday in preparation for me to point the GS big north Scotland for a trip next weekend

Once refilled I went to empty the used stuff into my old oil bowser and was greeted by the sight of the crush washer

So will it be OK, or do I need to drop the new oil and fit the crush washer?

It's wasn't leaking when I did the post oil change engine run up check

Whadayathink?

 

[beemer pimp]

If not leaking then sort next service .

Val

2 bikes , twice is happy

 

[buellzebub]

If it was me I'd undo the drain plug, stick me finger over the hole, slip the new crush washer on and quickly replace it again. You could even catch any oil (you will lose some) in a clean container and put it back in.
Depends what value you put on peace of mind

 

[buellzebub]

Oh, and do it with a cold engine!

 

[flatdog]

Take the tank off, Lie the bike as far over as you can = right over onto a pillow or similar undo drain bolt and fit washer.

Alternatively empty new oil into a clean container ensuring no contaminants fall in. Re-fill.

 

[buellzebub]

And use a NEW crush washer, they only cost a few pence

 

[Galactic Greyhound]

Fit the washer!

The crush washer helps stop the sump plug from vibrating loose!

 

[solidstate100]

You already know the answer. Do. The. Job. Properly.

 

[Rushy]

Don't refit it and then let us know how you get on during the trip so we can have some real experience / advice .




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Seriously fit a NEW one

 

[DLBass]

Thanks Gents

I know what the correct answer is, so I will drop as little as possible and fit a new washer

The ex courier in me is saying 'leave it it will be fine', but then I was immortal back then

 

[elgringo]

The ex courier in me is saying 'leave it it will be fine', but then I was immortal back then

Weren't we all!