1979 GS850, looking for oil pan replacement procedure

[cmbezln]

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?]

No need to remove the engine, just remove the exhaust.

[cmbezln]

No need to remove the engine, just remove the exhaust.

thanks much good to know!

[Who Dat?]

At worst, you may have to loosen the engine mounts to lift the engine a bit, but no need for total removal.

[Brendan W]

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.

[Nessism]

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.