oil change #2

[gwwing93]

i went to change the oil on my voyager this morning,when i removed the drain plug there wasn't any washer on the plug or stuck to the motor. did someone leave it off last oil change? or does it need one when you change the oil?
need help

[debron]

Based on my experience, one of two things happened - either the last person to change the oil left it off, or it fell off when you took it out and is laying in the bottom of the oil drain pan! I've found mine in the old oil more than once! And yes, each should have a washer to prevent leaks.

Also note there are TWO drain plugs and they both should have washers. You need to drain the oil from both!

[gwwing93]

thanks again i though there should be one,but you never know i have to look for the 2nd one ,did not see it

[debron]

The second drain bolt is toward the front of the engine, right hand side (as you're sitting on the bike.) A little difficult to see from the left side. Also 17mm.

[gwwing93]

found it! did not see it before thanks.also that one did not have a washer either on it. you guys are a great help this is my first voyager i'm learning so much i do thank you

[chevyman1]

I have three 1986 voyager engines one I know was dealer serviced and low mileage none of them have washers on the drain plugs, and they do not leak.
Does anyone know if since the 86 voyagers were japan built would this be normal.

[debron]

I have three 1986 voyager engines one I know was dealer serviced and low mileage none of them have washers on the drain plugs, and they do not leak.
Does anyone know if since the 86 voyagers were japan built would this be normal.

I would say it's not normal as the Service Manual (Written for the '86, the supplement was written for changes-only '87 -' 03) shows the washers.