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gootar23 · 05-16-2008, 10:31 AM

So I did my first maintenance last night and everything went great up until the easiest part, the oil change. Long story short the rubber seal from the old filter stayed on the pedestal and I screwed the new filter on over it. After refilling the bike with oil and starting it my driveway got an oil shower from the lack of seal.

Thats what I get for being in a hurry, oh'well feel free to pick on me, I deserve it.

tehsteve · 05-16-2008, 10:32 AM

We all make mistakes. At least you didn't drive for a few miles before you noticed.

KD57 · 05-16-2008, 10:34 AM

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt and sold it on e-bay.

rogerl · 05-16-2008, 11:03 AM

I did the same thing in a boat. I did not see that the old "O" ring was stuck on the housing. Boy, did that make a mess. I make it a point to check for that from now on. I bet you will too.

Roger L

tricker · 05-16-2008, 11:03 AM

my dad's done it on vehicles, i'm sure your not the only one to ever do that before. Its not like you butchered everything cause of it..

geoffsimpson · 05-16-2008, 11:07 AM

You're right...you are an idiot!

HEY THIS IS FUN!!!

Jk man, We've all done this or something similar. At one time I had an Porsche 944 that kept kicking off spark plug wires...being the bright spark I am, I would pull over and simply reattach it...when the car was running...never did learn my lesson

Apertureguy · 05-16-2008, 11:12 AM

Yeah...you might be an idiot.....but you'll never do that again.

**Clint** · 05-16-2008, 11:17 AM

It's a shame how often that happens, and there's no good way to prevent forgetting.

cyclesinct · 05-16-2008, 11:43 AM

You're only an idiot if you don't learn from this. just one of the million little stupid things we do everyday

ghostriderchuck · 05-16-2008, 11:49 AM

Lesson learned, bet you will always double check this, and never do it again.

Mario · 05-16-2008, 11:56 AM

hey at least you changed your oil filter a lot of Harley guys (I week a year riders) never change it.

**intimid8er** · 05-16-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

You're right...you are an idiot!

HEY THIS IS FUN!!!

Jk man, We've all done this or something similar. At one time I had an Porsche 944 that kept kicking off spark plug wires...being the bright spark I am, I would pull over and simply reattach it...when the car was running...never did learn my lesson

I can claim this one too.

Still got the scar between my left thumb and forefinger where it arced out of my body and onto the fender!!

Sent a little bolt of lightning out of me! I felt like I was doing some weird "pop and lock" break dance from where I was plugging the wire in, to where it was arcing.

geoffsimpson · 05-16-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

I can claim this one too.

Still got the scar between my left thumb and forefinger where it arced out of my body and onto the fender!!

Sent a little bolt of lightning out of me! I felt like I was doing some weird "pop and lock" break dance from where I was plugging the wire in, to where it was arcing.

HAHA...okay, but did you do it AGAIN! This is where I think I win...I may have a permanent eratic heart beat because of that damn car!

You see gootar...as long as you learn from it...you ain't no idiot...I however...may or may not have learned a thing

**intimid8er** · 05-16-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

HAHA...okay, but did you do it AGAIN!

Of course I did!!!

I had to win a bet that I could shoot lightning out of my hand while breakdancing to "Electric Boogaloo"!!

**Clint** · 05-16-2008, 01:55 PM

Aahh! I tried to shut off a lawn mower once by pulling the plug lead. ZZZZZTT!!

SNAFU · 05-16-2008, 10:37 PM

I know someone. (Isn't me I swear) Who after changing the oil and filter started the bike up, but forgot to put the oil filler cap back on.

Hotform · 05-16-2008, 10:52 PM

Been there and done that with my truck once.
The hurrier I go, the behinder I get is a saying that applies for this situation.

Davecm203 · 05-16-2008, 10:58 PM

Hey, stuff happens. At least you discovered it before a ride and having oil sprayed all over your back tire.

raypunzel · 05-17-2008, 07:47 AM

I did the exact same thing last fall...what a mess it created as i did not notice the oil oozing out all over the drive until I took off down the driveay under a load and the oil was gushing all over...MY first hint was the gurgling sound coming from the engine. I looked down and there was a trail that I used to find my way home again...to a BIg puddle. What a goof!!!

AZRyder · 05-17-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gootar23

So I did my first maintenance last night and everything went great up until the easiest part, the oil change. Long story short the rubber seal from the old filter stayed on the pedestal and I screwed the new filter on over it. After refilling the bike with oil and starting it my driveway got an oil shower from the lack of seal.

Thats what I get for being in a hurry, oh'well feel free to pick on me, I deserve it.

Well, at least it was in your driveway and no damage was done. Oils well that ends well if you ask me.

05-16-2008, 10:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
gootar23 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 08' M-fity Location: nh Posts: 20	I'm an Idiot. So I did my first maintenance last night and everything went great up until the easiest part, the oil change. Long story short the rubber seal from the old filter stayed on the pedestal and I screwed the new filter on over it. After refilling the bike with oil and starting it my driveway got an oil shower from the lack of seal. Thats what I get for being in a hurry, oh'well feel free to pick on me, I deserve it.

05-16-2008, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
KD57 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,050	Been there, done that, got the T-shirt and sold it on e-bay. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

05-16-2008, 11:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,382	my dad's done it on vehicles, i'm sure your not the only one to ever do that before. Its not like you butchered everything cause of it.. __________________ Are you nucking futs!

05-16-2008, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
geoffsimpson M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Prince George BC Posts: 2,702	You're right...you are an idiot! HEY THIS IS FUN!!! Jk man, We've all done this or something similar. At one time I had an Porsche 944 that kept kicking off spark plug wires...being the bright spark I am, I would pull over and simply reattach it...when the car was running...never did learn my lesson __________________ It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Tank Trim * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Thunder MFG Pro Series HyperCharger en-route

05-16-2008, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
cyclesinct Kickstand Operator Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Connecticut Posts: 294	You're only an idiot if you don't learn from this. just one of the million little stupid things we do everyday __________________ '05 M50 black MAPAM backrest Corbin dual tour Highwayman Jumbo Straight Bags Johns Kit forward controls Debaffled exhaust

05-16-2008, 10:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
tehsteve Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 95	We all make mistakes. At least you didn't drive for a few miles before you noticed.

05-16-2008, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
rogerl In Training Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2006 Silver M50 Location: Northfield, Ohio Posts: 122	I did the same thing in a boat. I did not see that the old "O" ring was stuck on the housing. Boy, did that make a mess. I make it a point to check for that from now on. I bet you will too. Roger L

05-16-2008, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 2,920	Yeah...you might be an idiot.....but you'll never do that again.

05-16-2008, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
ghostriderchuck Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Chicopee Massachusetts Posts: 69	Lesson learned, bet you will always double check this, and never do it again. __________________ There is no shame in just watching the parade go by. Feel free not to jump onto a float and embarrass yourself and/or anyone who might claim knowing you as a character witness.

05-16-2008, 11:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mario In Training Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 145	hey at least you changed your oil filter a lot of Harley guys (I week a year riders) never change it. __________________

05-16-2008, 10:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
SNAFU Want's A New Title Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,411	I know someone. (Isn't me I swear) Who after changing the oil and filter started the bike up, but forgot to put the oil filler cap back on. __________________

05-16-2008, 10:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Hotform Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 60	Been there Been there and done that with my truck once. The hurrier I go, the behinder I get is a saying that applies for this situation.

05-16-2008, 10:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
Davecm203 Puddle Runner Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 385	Hey, stuff happens. At least you discovered it before a ride and having oil sprayed all over your back tire.

05-17-2008, 07:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
raypunzel Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki m50 Location: northern ohio Posts: 18	I must be the original then! I did the exact same thing last fall...what a mess it created as i did not notice the oil oozing out all over the drive until I took off down the driveay under a load and the oil was gushing all over...MY first hint was the gurgling sound coming from the engine. I looked down and there was a trail that I used to find my way home again...to a BIg puddle. What a goof!!!

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