Dumb move of the week

**coacha** · 11-26-2009, 05:43 PM

I was doing an oil change today on the bike and got it all put together, maybe 20 minutes or so, and was putting the tools away when I noticed an O ring laying on the oil catch basin...duh! So, I had to fashion an oil catch basin from my now empty oil container, unscrew the screen as the new oil flowed out, put on the oil ring and get it all back together. What a mess and a PITA.

So what was learned from this? Always make sure all the parts are reinstalled before adding the oil.

Have a great rest of your Thanksgiving. I worked off a piece of sweet potato pie so I think I'll have another to celebrate my stupidity. ::)

cactusjack · 11-26-2009, 06:01 PM

No harm, no foul! You'll check for the o-ring next time, I'll bet.

**coacha** · 11-26-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

No harm, no foul! You'll check for the o-ring next time, I'll bet.

Roger that. I even thought it looked funny when I was putting the plug back in.

zoom45 · 11-26-2009, 07:37 PM

That's ok. Maybe you flushed something out that could have caused a bearing problem later on.
Zoom45

**Cajunrider** · 11-26-2009, 08:34 PM

Coach, been there....done that except with the drain plug on the final drive case. Noticed it in the bottom of the pan after pouring the 6 ozs of old gear oil out. Mine was much easier though being able to "plug the dike" with the end of one finger while putting the little gasket on the plug.

**Top Cat** · 11-26-2009, 11:53 PM

Coach,
You can lean the bike over on its right crashbars and remove the screened oil plug without losing any oil at all.
Don't ask how I know

rickyboy · 11-27-2009, 04:11 AM

Oh you stupid idi....... wait !! I've done that ... :-[ :-[ :-[ :-/ ;)

chuckster131 · 11-27-2009, 08:50 AM

Heck if that's the worst that will ever happen. I'd say your ok.. I've had a few not so bright moves myself...

**coacha** · 11-27-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Coach,
You can lean the bike over on its right crashbars and remove the screened oil plug without losing any oil at all.
Don't ask how I know

I'll have to remember that move next time. I'll put that in my "What to do when you screw up to make it all better" file... ;)

macmac · 11-27-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Coach,
You can lean the bike over on its right crashbars and remove the screened oil plug without losing any oil at all.
Don't ask how I know

That's handy to know... So far I haven't yet pulled this stunt.. I did wonder if this might work as I read the thread....

**Kawhead** · 11-29-2009, 01:03 PM

I still gocha beat from when I put my gas tank back on and didn't connect the fuel line back together. I turned the ignition switch and waited for the whine to quit, and all the time gas was blowing down my leg, filling up my boot, and flooded the garage.

::) :-/

Folks have ask from time to time on this forum "Will gas leak if you disconnect the line at the tank?" My answer is "Bet your azz it will if you leave the electrical connectors connected and turn the FRIGGIN' IGNITION SWITCH ON! damit

jasperboy · 11-29-2009, 02:42 PM

I'd lie to nominate myself for this award! Just changed the oil this morning, and noticed that my drip pan was almost full because I had neglected to insert the drain plug back into the oil pan. CRAP!! Back up to Wally World for another gallon on Shell Rotella Synthetic, at least I know its REALLY clean! $45.00 oil change...priceless!

11-26-2009, 05:43 PM	#1
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Dumb move of the week I was doing an oil change today on the bike and got it all put together, maybe 20 minutes or so, and was putting the tools away when I noticed an O ring laying on the oil catch basin...duh! So, I had to fashion an oil catch basin from my now empty oil container, unscrew the screen as the new oil flowed out, put on the oil ring and get it all back together. What a mess and a PITA. So what was learned from this? Always make sure all the parts are reinstalled before adding the oil. Have a great rest of your Thanksgiving. I worked off a piece of sweet potato pie so I think I'll have another to celebrate my stupidity. ::) __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-26-2009, 06:01 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Dumb move of the week No harm, no foul! You'll check for the o-ring next time, I'll bet. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Dumb move of the week That's ok. Maybe you flushed something out that could have caused a bearing problem later on. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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11-26-2009, 08:34 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Dumb move of the week Coach, been there....done that except with the drain plug on the final drive case. Noticed it in the bottom of the pan after pouring the 6 ozs of old gear oil out. Mine was much easier though being able to "plug the dike" with the end of one finger while putting the little gasket on the plug. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-26-2009, 11:53 PM	#6
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Dumb move of the week Coach, You can lean the bike over on its right crashbars and remove the screened oil plug without losing any oil at all. Don't ask how I know __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-27-2009, 04:11 AM	#7
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Dumb move of the week Oh you stupid idi....... wait !! I've done that ... :-[ :-[ :-[ :-/ ;) __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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11-27-2009, 08:50 AM	#8
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Dumb move of the week Heck if that's the worst that will ever happen. I'd say your ok.. I've had a few not so bright moves myself... __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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11-29-2009, 01:03 PM	#11
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Dumb move of the week I still gocha beat from when I put my gas tank back on and didn't connect the fuel line back together. I turned the ignition switch and waited for the whine to quit, and all the time gas was blowing down my leg, filling up my boot, and flooded the garage. ::) :-/ Folks have ask from time to time on this forum "Will gas leak if you disconnect the line at the tank?" My answer is "Bet your azz it will if you leave the electrical connectors connected and turn the FRIGGIN' IGNITION SWITCH ON! damit __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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11-29-2009, 02:42 PM	#12
jasperboy Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH Posts: 1,238	Dumb move of the week I'd lie to nominate myself for this award! Just changed the oil this morning, and noticed that my drip pan was almost full because I had neglected to insert the drain plug back into the oil pan. CRAP!! Back up to Wally World for another gallon on Shell Rotella Synthetic, at least I know its REALLY clean! $45.00 oil change...priceless! __________________ Current Bike - 2011 Victory Vision Tour Previous Bike: 2006 Nomad Original Nomad: 1999 G/G Nomad VBA #931R VROC #16379R
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