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newb_Jack

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Stripped Oil Drain Plug
04/29/13 at 14:07:58

Hey Guys,
I went to change my oil last night (first time since I've bought the bike) and ended up stripping the Oil Drain Plug/bolt due to how tight the thing is screwed on. I'd like to replace it but am having trouble locating the bolt/plug on bikebandit's diagrams. Can someone help me out?

I figure I can get the old one off with some vice grips, but want to have a replacement in hand before I take it off.

Thanks,
Jack

1999 Suzuki Savage LS650 with a Harley exhaust and the raptor petcock. 5400 miles on it. Bought it used in November of 2012.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28889 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #1 - 04/29/13 at 14:13:42 http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/Motorcycle_Drain_Plugs/MP06.html and I always use the box end of a combo wrench.
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paulmarshall Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1268 Carterton,New Zealand Gender:	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #2 - 04/29/13 at 14:59:12 That magnetic plug is a good idea. A bloody good idea. I'm getting one.
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newb_Jack Ex Member	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #3 - 04/29/13 at 15:11:10 verslagen1 wrote on 04/29/13 at 14:13:42: http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/Motorcycle_Drain_Plugs/MP06.html and I always use the box end of a combo wrench. Thanks for the tip! Can't wait for it to arrive!
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Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Reply #4 - 04/29/13 at 20:57:58

verslagen1 wrote on 04/29/13 at 14:13:42:

http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/Motorcycle_Drain_Plugs/MP06.html

and I always use the box end of a combo wrench.

Verslagen, I think he means he rounded the head off. A new plug is great, but Vise Grips may not be able to get on there. I use a flat ratchet wrench myself with a bump of the palm for "off" or "on".

Jack, what wrench did you use to try to loosen the bolt?

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Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Reply #5 - 04/29/13 at 21:03:23

Boofer wrote on 04/29/13 at 20:57:58:

verslagen1 wrote on 04/29/13 at 14:13:42:

http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/Motorcycle_Drain_Plugs/MP06.html

and I always use the box end of a combo wrench.

Verslagen, I think he means he rounded the head off. A new plug is great, but Vise Grips may not be able to get on there. I use a flat ratchet wrench myself with a bump of the palm for "off" or "on".

Jack, what wrench did you use to try to loosen the bolt?

yep, I understood that, hope no one thought I could take off a rounded off bolt with a box wrench.

I like the ratchet wrenches too, but not for breaking bolts loose, I got the cheap HF variety.

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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #6 - 04/29/13 at 21:14:40 Gotcha' covered versy. I know you wouldn't try that.
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newb_Jack Ex Member	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #7 - 04/30/13 at 07:17:00 Boofer wrote on 04/29/13 at 20:57:58: Jack, what wrench did you use to try to loosen the bolt? After looking up wrench terms, I did use the box end of a combo wrench. The side with the ring, right?
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Reply #8 - 04/30/13 at 07:25:22

jackedmusic wrote on 04/30/13 at 07:17:00:

Boofer wrote on 04/29/13 at 20:57:58:

Jack, what wrench did you use to try to loosen the bolt?

After looking up wrench terms, I did use the box end of a combo wrench. The side with the ring, right? Huh

Yep.....a combination wrench has one end open and one end is a ring, and both ends are the same size. Always use an box end wrench when things are tight......open end wrenches tend to round the corners off if you really have to pull hard.

The drain plug should be made snug when you put it back in.......but not gorilla grip tight! Only use one hand when tightening it up.......don't use both hands and wedge your leg agains the bike for leverage! The draim plug holds the oil in....it does not attach the engine to the frame. It only needs to be tight enough to put pressure on the washer and prevent drips, and snug enough that it will not vibrate out as you ride.

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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #9 - 04/30/13 at 07:50:15 And NEVER use a 12 point wrench, if you can't get a 6 point on easily, raise the bike a few inches.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #10 - 04/30/13 at 11:48:34 If the head is so messed up that nothing will grab it & you cant get to it to work on it( File, die grinder, whatever), drain the fuel & lay some padding down & put it on its side. The wrench, on the plug, aims at the front tire, Then ya drive Down on it..
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newb_Jack Ex Member	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #11 - 04/30/13 at 11:49:46 Thanks for all the advice. I really appreciate it! I've ordered one of the magnetic plugs and will be sure not to over tighten it. Looking forward to getting my first oil change under my belt.
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Gyrobob Serious Thumper Offline Posers ain't motorcyclists Posts: 2571 Newnan, GA Gender:	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #12 - 05/01/13 at 09:02:19 paulmarshall wrote on 04/29/13 at 14:59:12: That magnetic plug is a good idea. A bloody good idea. I'm getting one. Why is it a bloody good idea?
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apache snow-FSO Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 509 Gender:	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #13 - 05/01/13 at 09:28:05 http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2383041 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/magnetic-drain-plug-pros-and-cons
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28674 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug Reply #14 - 05/01/13 at 09:44:32 When I first got my bike (it's a 97'), it had a 17mm drain plug, and it was booger to get even an open-end on it... Swapping to the magnetic, had the side benefit of being a 14mm... much easier to access...
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