Oil change - how tight do you tighten the bolt at the bottom?

[bikerkash]

Your on the right track doing some of your own maintance, take time to read the manual it has most of the info you'll need to do the type of work.

 

[RaYzerman19]

don't use a new "crush" washer which isn't really a crush washer. It's just a flat aluminum washer. Replace only as necessary.

nope, definitely is a crush washer which crushes when tightened upon

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Hmmm... got me wondering... Gen 1 thing? It's not what came on the '07. Mine is a flat aluminum washer, similar to what's on Hondas and Suzi's. Next time I stop at a Yammy dealer, I'll ask for a 214-11198-01-00. Fische says it's a "gasket". If it is a crush washer, I'll stick to the aluminum flats.

Edit - Rear pumpkin takes same washer. Torque spec there is 17 ft. lbs.