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dusty trail
Yoakum, TX

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Topic started on 01/08/2012 at 8:14:08 PM

Hello all. The bolts that attach the oil pipe on the back right hand side of the cylinder are the same size bolts but the holes in them that allow the oil to pass through are different sizes. So which one goes on top? If its like multi-cylinder Honda's I have owned, the bolt with the smaller hole goes on the bottom. Shoulda' paid attention when I took them out but.....

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Dusty

XR650L

c.naumi
Kiel

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Posted on 01/18/2012 at 01:37:30 AM

Hi Dusty,
you should pay a lot of attention to the bolts..! its the only thing thats weak about our beautiful bike.. the oil system and the oil-pressure!

-the big hole goes down and the smaller one to the top of the engine!

with the small one down you would not have enough oil at your valves and crankshaft, especially when the oil is cold and thick...
after having an oil change or you took your engine apart, I would suggest before going for a ride.. to check if the oil is coming at the top screw.. just undo the screw half a turn and the let the engine run!! if the oil is running.. turn it back and happy riding!!