Ok, see if I understand this,......and correct me if wrong,...........
W/ the later model bikes needing the check sooner than earlier models, my '07 is probably near check time at 6500 miles.
So if I plan to keep the bike, one way or another, I should have a new extended 2 hole plunger ready to go in if I don't want to chance a week or 2 downtime.
When I do take it down, if the plunger is beyond the 18mm spec, then the new one can be installed,......w/ bolt in the extended hole.
If it is not near the limit, then effort is wasted, but then I have 2 choices, leave as is, or install the new plunger w/ bolt in original hole,.....the difference being nothing.
Then after another 3-6k ?? miles, move the bolt to the 2 hole if needed, and all is well for another.......many miles.
Why am I thinking that there must be an easier way of checking,......like a 1" flat rubber inspection plug inline w/ the plunger ? Tacky ??
I guess I'd have to agree,.......but if it wadn't for the cuttings getting into the oil side, I'm afraid my 1" hole saw just mite be warming up already
Any thoughts or corrections welcome.