Thread: DIY- Oil Change
View Single Post
Old June 6th, 2009, 06:29 PM   #93
craha
ninjetter
 
craha's Avatar
 
Name: Craig
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: Mar 2009

Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r

Posts: 27
Great DIY, thanks. Everything worked smoothly and as described, until...

I tried using my torque wrench (set to 14.5 ft/lbs) to torque the bolts. I've torqued the wheels on my car and have always heard a very positive clicking when torque is reached. I didn't hear that when tightening these bolts. After tightening a bit more, I got scared and stopped. I'm not really sure at this point if they are over tightened, under tightened, or OK.

After starting for the second time to as described, I noticed smoke coming out from somewhere. Smells like burning oil but I'm not sure if it's some that I missed from draining that is heating up around the exhaust or some kind of new leak?
craha is offline   Reply With Quote