when you guys change your own oil do you just tighten all the bolts up like the book says or just tight enough? pros and con's on either way... and just to make sure you want to ride al ittle after changing the oil to get it circulated as well make sure no leaks correct?? should i get a tork wrench... and how do you go about reading the FT/lbs on it...

 

Yes- buy a torque wrench. You have invested a TON of cash in ATV's and will most likly buy other eqpt through out your life, why not spend $100 or so to make sure you do the job right. There really is no "Con" to using the correct tool, all that can happen is you keep your machine in Spec. If you over tighten the plug you can strip the treads and/or crack the small washer/gasket. Plus with the wrench you have the ability to work on other parts of the bike in which the correct torque is VERY important (the motor for an example).
As for reading them - depends on the wrench. The real good ones are digital, but the normal Craftsman ones have a gauge on them with a small indicator that points to the current torque, and some are clicker styles. You set the torque on a turn **** (has a scale and you screw the handle down to the FT LBS you want) then when torque is reached it clicks (they call them clicker wrenchs sometimes).
Anyway you can get a decent one at Sear fairly cheap. I would avoid the ones from off brand companies because you have no idea if they are correctly set and may not be able to be readjusted in the future.
Good luck