Fuck fuck fuck - stripped sump plug

[crazyhorse]

For those following this thread I'm pleased to say I've just done my next oil change (they said to do it after 1,000km because of the machining).

First I've heard of this. I've probably done over 2k since mine was repaired at the bike shop - and they never said I had to do another one so soon.......

[p.dath]

First I've heard of this. I've probably done over 2k since mine was repaired at the bike shop - and they never said I had to do another one so soon.......

I think they were being cautious, "just in case". The sump plug shouldn't be moving during normal riding, so there shouldn't me much opportuntity for metal filings to get into the oil.

[p.dath]

how not to remove a sump plug.

Are you instructing at the RRRS course on March 21st? it would be good to meet you ...

[quickbuck]

I think they were being cautious, "just in case". The sump plug shouldn't be moving during normal riding, so there shouldn't me much opportuntity for metal filings to get into the oil.

If your sump plug moves during ANY riding, let alone NORMAL, you will not be riding for much longer......
And you think shingle is slippery stuff......

[carver]

I stripped my old GSXR one....

It happened when i was putting the bolt back in..
it stripped so easy, i am sure it was a bit fucked before.
F1 put it right, helicoil is the way to go