Triumphrat

RT

Will hit 500 probably by end of week. Have appt at dealer for 1st June. After seeing the price of 15-50 at dealer yesterday think I will change my own oil before service.
Oil was $53 and change for 1 gallon.
Will go with Mobil 1 V Twin 20-50.

Anyway, the washer on the drain plug. Do you change every time? What size washer do I need to get?
Is it a aluminum washer?

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dazco

i've done 3 changes with the same washer.

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2005 Speedmaster, Neon Blue, Thunderbike pipes, snorkel removed, UNI filter, drilled airbox, 130 mains, TBS needles.(2 shims) And speaking of Speedmasters, HERE'S MINE

jimmything

Just changed my today. First one at 636 miles. Used same washer. Looks to be aluminum and should last many times. Went with Castrol full synthetic 10w-40. :-D

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2006 black Speedmaster with Epco pipes, 130 mains, snorkel and AI removed, UNI filter, drilled airbox, Corbin solo seat.

"Ride it like you stole it"

DickBender

I get a new one. Where I buy the oil he gives it to me for free. That said there is probably nothing wrong with reusing
Darcy.

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"My eyes.....the goggles do nothing!"

Rainier Wolfcastle

mecscc

It is a crush washer, very soft, and you can tell if it has been distorted. Buy one new one and use it to compare with the one coming off. If it is not badly distorted you can use it over several times.

Monte

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Monte

"The Old Ohio Preacher Man"

Silverado57

For a couple of bucks go with the new washer.

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Luceo Non Uro
NJ USA

DJ

When I buy a filter they include it at the dealership.

Normandy

The washers are aluminum and can be used several times.
They are the same as some import cars (forget the size)
I bought a bag of 100 for like $20.00. Check them for cracks
when reusing.

RedBird

It's the same size crush washer as my old '90 Honda Accord uses. I buy a dozen at a time from the Honda mechanic, and they cost me $0.25 each. At that price, I change the washer each time.

Why are you going to take the bike in for the 500 mile service, if you are going to change the oil and filter yourself? Changing oil and filter is about the only service most dealers do at the 500 mile "service". Get a service manual and do the checks yourself that they should be doing and probably won't.

Larry

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Larry
2003 T-100 (790cc), NARK, NH Togas, 8100 rpm rev limiter, 158 main jets, 42 pilot jets (less than 1 turn out on pilot screws), stock needles--no shims. 13 A/F ratio from 1100 rpm to 4000 rpm; 12 A/F ratio from 4000 rpm to 6000 rpm; 13 A/F from 6000 rpm to 8100 rpm.:D
2007 Tiger 1050--White:D--SW-Motech crashbars, Skidmarx rear hugger/chain guard, Calsci +7 windscreen.