1979 GS850, looking for oil pan replacement procedure

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    1979 GS850, looking for oil pan replacement procedure

    Looks like you can't remove oil pan without removing the motor completely. Anybody know the procedure for removal or if you can do without removing from the frame?
  • Who Dat?
    Forum Mentor
    • Jun 2012
    • 461
    • On the edge.

    #2
    No need to remove the engine, just remove the exhaust.
    If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

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    • Guest

      #3
      Originally posted by Who Dat?
      No need to remove the engine, just remove the exhaust.
      thanks much good to know!

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      • Who Dat?
        Forum Mentor
        • Jun 2012
        • 461
        • On the edge.

        #4
        At worst, you may have to loosen the engine mounts to lift the engine a bit, but no need for total removal.
        If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

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        • Brendan W
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          Past Site Supporter
          • Jul 2013
          • 4931
          • Wexford, Ireland

          #5
          Be extra double careful with lefty loosy righty tighty down there as with everything upside down..........
          It's easy to strip something your brain decided was tight.
          97 R1100R
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          80 GS850G, 79 Z400B, 85 R100RT, 80 Z650D, 76 CB200

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          • Nessism
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            • Mar 2006
            • 35811
            • Torrance, CA

            #6
            Be very careful with the exhaust header bolts. Spray them with PB Blaster for a few days before attempting to remove them. And when doing so, use a small handle 1/4" drive ratchet with socket, and don't force anything or the bolts will break off.
            Ed

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