Help! Sump plug stripped

**SixPackBack** · 3rd June 2009, 06:22

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

Ok to be 100% sure the sump is swarf free you would need a complete strip. Worst case scenario of a bit of swarf left in the sump would also result in a shorter time to the next rebuild and a complete strip. Like has been said the right speed, lube, drill bit steady hand and a vacuum cleaner and it will be OK. Theres a fair amount of shite at the bottom of most sumps anyway.

After 4 high mileage motorcycles I have yet to experience any of this 'shite'. Sounds like justification for poor engineering practice.

Originally Posted by YamahaR64Life

Yes of cause !! With a magnifying glass !!

I am MR PEDANTIC when it comes to my bike.

U mean the sump housing eh... on the 6 the sump unbolts from right under the crank

Yamaha ingenuity FTW

Certainly makes life easier having the plate. Guaranteed result if and when squidly yamaha owners fuck the sump plug!?

Many of you attest that 'shite' in the sump is ever present, normal even; and that introducing a little more would have little affect. Question why your motorcycle engine has a closed loop lubrication system containing a filter that is designed to remove particles smaller than 0.02mm?

**jonbuoy** · 3rd June 2009, 07:28

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

After 4 high mileage motorcycles I have yet to experience any of this 'shite'. Sounds like justification for poor engineering practice.

Certainly makes life easier having the plate. Guaranteed result if and when squidly yamaha owners fuck the sump plug!?

Many of you attest that 'shite' in the sump is ever present, normal even; and that introducing a little more would have little affect. Question why your motorcycle engine has a closed loop lubrication system containing a filter that is designed to remove particles smaller than 0.02mm?

So every time you´ve dropped the sump on those four bikes its been 100% clean? Many attest to it because we´ve seen it with our own eyes. The "shite" normally can´t get through the oil pump screen and doesn´t get back into the lube system or the filter.

**B0000M** · 3rd June 2009, 08:42

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

So every time you´ve dropped the sump on those four bikes its been 100% clean? Many attest to it because we´ve seen it with our own eyes. The "shite" normally can´t get through the oil pump screen and doesn´t get back into the lube system or the filter.

and then we look up and realise we are talking irrelevant rubbush, this is an off road section of the forum, and therefore the topic is relevant to an off road bike, none of which im aware of have removable sumps.

also its a transmission sump, and therefore has no filter, and it is normal to have shite in there from the clutch filings, which are normal, because dirt bike clutches are meant to be slipped during normal riding.

**Ride it till the red** · 3rd June 2009, 15:18

Originally Posted by B0000M

and then we look up and realise we are talking irrelevant rubbush, this is an off road section of the forum, and therefore the topic is relevant to an off road bike, none of which im aware of have removable sumps.

also its a transmission sump, and therefore has no filter, and it is normal to have shite in there from the clutch filings, which are normal, because dirt bike clutches are meant to be slipped during normal riding.

Nuff said! Never done a change without seeing em, never expect to....

If it hasn't already been done (missed the last couple pages coz it got repetitive) when mine was done recently a bit of paper towel was stuck in to block things dropping, grease stopped it even getting that far anyway... vaccumed out then paper towel pulled out with tweezers and i gave it a quick flush before filling and changed sooner than normal just incase... No worries!

**SixPackBack** · 3rd June 2009, 16:59

..............Rough coonts. Lazy too!

**Ixion** · 3rd June 2009, 17:05

Originally Posted by SixPackBack

After 4 high mileage motorcycles I have yet to experience any of this 'shite'. Sounds like justification for poor engineering practice.

Certainly makes life easier having the plate. Guaranteed result if and when squidly yamaha owners fuck the sump plug!?

Many of you attest that 'shite' in the sump is ever present, normal even; and that introducing a little more would have little affect. Question why your motorcycle engine has a closed loop lubrication system containing a filter that is designed to remove particles smaller than 0.02mm?

On a KX125? Don't think so.

**jonbuoy** · 3rd June 2009, 18:22

Originally Posted by B0000M

and then we look up and realise we are talking irrelevant rubbush, this is an off road section of the forum, and therefore the topic is relevant to an off road bike, none of which im aware of have removable sumps.

also its a transmission sump, and therefore has no filter, and it is normal to have shite in there from the clutch filings, which are normal, because dirt bike clutches are meant to be slipped during normal riding.

I can't work out if were arguing the same side or not - I was agreeing that it will be OK to helocoil in place. Doesn't matter if it was a two stroke road or off road or a four stroke on/off road.

**The Pastor** · 3rd June 2009, 18:44

I'll tell ya what to do,

sump plug wont come out, leave it there, get a drill (or a big nail and hammer) and make a hole next to the sump bolt. Then the oil will come out ez.

Then put some race tape over it, refill and your sweet.

**oldskool** · 3rd June 2009, 20:14

Originally Posted by renegade master

I'll tell ya what to do,

sump plug wont come out, leave it there, get a drill (or a big nail and hammer) and make a hole next to the sump bolt. Then the oil will come out ez.

Then put some race tape over it, refill and your sweet.

What a great idea!!!! I might just do that!!

Except now that I've been dicking with the plug it's starting to drip a bit.

Hmmmm would a banana peel stuffed in the filler hole stop the drip?