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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 1/10/2007 3:28:30 PM

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if you dont' have an impact wrench, use a bar to extend the handle on your socket wrench, this will give you more torque to turn the nut...make sure you're turning it correctly too!

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 1/12/2007 1:47:44 PM

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Oh sorry. When I went to the web site, I clicked on the link about adjusting the chain.

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 1/21/2007 4:13:50 AM

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I have sort of a problem. I took my bike to a shop to get some work done on it and the guy had to take the wheel off. Well, when he put the tire back on and aligned the chain back up, he tightened the bolt waaaay too tight. Now I can't loosen it by hand with a socket. What should I do? I don't feel too comfortable using an impact drill on it since you're not supposed to take it all the way off.

get a socket wrench that is long so you can use you foot to kick it, just like you do to loosen the nuts of your car.

I use this thing as it is solid:

http://thumb.shutterstock.com/photos/display_pic_with_logo/11434/11434,1124166039,4.jpg

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 3/4/2007 4:00:48 PM

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great site, lots of useful info

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 4/28/2007 3:10:30 PM

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Nice Site... def helped out

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 4/29/2007 3:44:04 AM

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Hey kcinobro the same thing happen to me once. Got my rear changed out...a week later couldn't tighten my chain. I just took it back to the shop, told them what happend. They broke the nut loose, and didnt charge me a thing....:)

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 7/7/2007 9:39:03 PM

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I like the site. However, while trying to do my oil change for the first time and following my Clymer manual, I was utterly confused by the directionns to take off the side panels, since other parts are necessary to remove as well to allow them to be taken off.

That would be my suggestion, as the removing bodywork is 10x harder to do than other maintenence like oil change, IMHO.

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 7/10/2007 10:33:18 AM

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how much is it for the honda dealer to do the Maintenance

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 7/10/2007 11:21:54 AM

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hey Shraz...you ever consider adding a "mod" section as well...it would be sort of cool to compile all the mods done here and new ones as well...a place we could direct anyone for how to do something besides the "how-to" which you could link to for questions concerning the guides??

i do web design and programming and would be willing to put in the hours to help you out if you wanted...

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 7/12/2007 12:30:42 PM

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Another method to breaking bolts is get a rubber mallet and a regular socket wrench. Hold the wrench on the nut and pound the handle of the wrench with the rubber mallet. Long handled wrenches are alot easier if there is room to use them. Breaker bars with 1/2" sockets work the absolute best... it's like 30" of torque to work with.. hah

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 10/18/2007 10:17:55 PM

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Nice site! This will surely help out very soon. Thanks.

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 10/19/2007 3:39:38 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: kcinobro

I have sort of a problem. I took my bike to a shop to get some work done on it and the guy had to take the wheel off. Well, when he put the tire back on and aligned the chain back up, he tightened the bolt waaaay too tight. Now I can't loosen it by hand with a socket. What should I do? I don't feel too comfortable using an impact drill on it since you're not supposed to take it all the way off.

Stick a long pipe on the socket handle. It will give you more leverage. Just make sure you are turning the right way or you will damage something.

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 10/19/2007 1:21:48 PM

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Very nice and helpful site!

2 quick things
- Do you NEED to remove one of the fairings (right side?) to do an oil change? - Looks like you can get to the filter from the front, and the bottom of the engine looks equally accessible - just need to find a way to deal with the oil dripping as the filter comes out...
- Mobil 1 MX4T 10W-40 is now known as Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 per their website http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil1_Racing_4T_10W-40.aspx

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 10/19/2007 8:18:20 PM

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quote:

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Very nice and helpful site!

2 quick things
- Do you NEED to remove one of the fairings (right side?) to do an oil change? - Looks like you can get to the filter from the front, and the bottom of the engine looks equally accessible - just need to find a way to deal with the oil dripping as the filter comes out...
- Mobil 1 MX4T 10W-40 is now known as Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 per their website http://www.mobil1.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil1_Racing_4T_10W-40.aspx

I dont remove the fairing on mine..Reach thru and remove the oil filter..Reinstall it and clean all the left over dripping oil off with brake cleaner(let it dry for a few mins and its good to go)...Put a drip pan under the bike and remove the oil pan bolt..Took 10 mins.

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RE: How-To: F4i Oil Change - 4/29/2008 6:57:34 PM

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very helpful good job!!

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