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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Krow, Jul 25, 2014.

  1. Krow

    Krow New Member

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    Had an oil change done in town (because of all the rain here lately I don't have a dry place at home) I looked at the work done and everything seemed fine. 20 miles down the road going through the mtn roads on the way home I took a left hand curve and found myself eating pavement and my bike kissed a saguaro. Not much harm done (save my pride). I dusted myself off and picked up my bike and found a nice coat of 20w-50 on my rear tire. Upon closer inspection I found the cause. The filter housing had been puking oil out of the o - ring and the bolt was hand tight...
     
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    Needless to say, I'll be doing my own oil changes (rain or shine) from here on out.
     
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    Glad to hear your ok. I would talk to the shop owner if I were you
     
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    Ill be giving him a little visit when I get off work tomorrow
     
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    How'd the bike fare?
     
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    And that's why I do my own work
     
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    Oil Changes are a piece of cake to do
    one thing I love is that I have become my own
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    any questions your manual or youtube can't solve
    just ask and the help is amazing
    cheers
     
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    I've done 3 oil changes on her already, I just got lazy and didn't want to do it in the mud. I guess I've learned my lesson.
    The bike is ok. Just some cosmetic stuff to fret over.
     
    Krow, Jul 26, 2014
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