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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
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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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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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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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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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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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04/29/13 at 21:14:40
Gotcha' covered versy. I know you wouldn't try that.
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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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04/30/13 at 07:25:22
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Boofer wrote
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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?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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