shane661
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posted August 20, 2008 11:38 AM
Relocated Oil Drain Plug?
I have heard of some people having the oil drain plug relocated on the stock pan. Well, I just damaged my pan loading the bike into the trailer. I broke some of the casting that shields the bolt.
I expect this to be a constant annoyance, especially when I lower the bike further. So if anyone can tell me the mod, or show some pictures, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
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zx13r
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posted August 20, 2008 11:56 AM
Oil Pan
Here's how i did mine.
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posted August 20, 2008 12:02 PM
seems Kawi would've fixed that design by now
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ninja12
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posted August 20, 2008 12:27 PM
 Edited By: ninja12 on 20 Aug 2008 13:28
Funny how they won't fix this common problems.
Most lowered zx14's have pan problem.
Maybe this is a money maker for them.
Luck for us there is a $130 fix.
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billeason
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posted August 20, 2008 12:27 PM
Shane i have two pans in the cabinet thats been moified/ Moved drain to rear and pan shortened. They will hold 4-1/2 qts of oil oppossed to 5qts stk. 150.00 without pickup/175 with! Just putting it out there. Either way if you mod your pan spend the extra an have that drain moved to the rear,I haven't busted a pan since i started doing them. I did a 11 o-clock wheelie a couple times last season before i got my chassis set up wright and sqauched the headers on my s-meg but never touched the pan!! This set up has been on my 06 for two yrs with no problems. Bill....
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shane661
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posted August 21, 2008 01:08 PM
The loss of capacity is not a concern?
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hardatit
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posted August 21, 2008 01:14 PM
what is the pan made of cast, alum,or carbon steel?
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billeason
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posted August 21, 2008 01:16 PM
Hasn't hurt anthing on mine and atleast 1/2 dozen others i have installed. My 06 has two years drag racing,and street,the bikes pretty much a test mule for performance parts. Gotta love the 14's...........Bill
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lucky14
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posted August 21, 2008 04:09 PM
Edited By: lucky14 on 21 Aug 2008 17:12
Here are a couple of pics:
Believe it or not ................ this only "loses" about 4 - 5 oz. of oil.
You can't see the plug - it's at the back.
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posted August 21, 2008 04:36 PM
Shane,
I have a modified oil pan with the plug in the back. I got mine from Shannon and Clem's Kawasaki in Indiana. My bike is lowered 1.25" in front and back and I haven't had any problems for over a year and a half. If you are concerned about the minor difference in oil loss I suggest you get the longer Purolator Oil Filter. Let me know if you need the model number and I can get it for you.
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shane661
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posted September 09, 2008 11:47 AM
Edited By: shane661 on 9 Sep 2008 13:25
Since my bike is down for a bit, I am thinking about doing this mod. Is there anything special to watch out for when removing and installing the pan? I've read through the service manual, but I want to be extra cautious. The part with the oil screen does not seem straightforward to me.
I guess my biggest concern is causing more problems than I am attempting to fix....
Shane
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icarus
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posted September 09, 2008 03:17 PM
On my bike I reworked a stock plug by maching the hex portion of the head off
then broaching a 6mm hex in it. With the stock aluminum gasket the entire plug
protrudes maybe .200 inch at most. I then filed the the guard in front of it down
so it was even with the plug. I have had no problems loading or unloading the bike
even with low tire pressure. If someone has access to a Ram EDM(Tool Man?)
these would be easy to make in quantity.
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shane661
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posted September 09, 2008 03:21 PM
Edited By: shane661 on 9 Sep 2008 16:23
That is exactly what I planned to do...machine the bolt head down, and tap an allen into it.
I'm just looking for tips when removing/installing the pan at this point. I would like to know how to inspect the oil screen as well, since I drag race the bike.
Shane
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ninja12
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posted September 09, 2008 03:30 PM
If you pull the pan, it a good opportunity to shim the oil pressure.
Just pull the oil pickup off and look inside for any trash.
Flush as needed. very straight forward.
There is a alignment tab when reinstalling.
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