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Old 04-23-2009, 06:16 PM   #31
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Re: oil drain plug

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I thought about opening up the oil filter area and laying the bike down on a slight slope!
any other good ideas???
I wouldn't exactly call THAT a good idea. :shocked:

Yes, visit your dealer and have them break the bolt loose.....or just let them change the oil once and specify that you want a NEW drain bolt BEFORE you take it in so they can have it on hand. And next time use a flattened 6 point socket and you should be fine.
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:36 PM   #32
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Re: oil drain plug

You know, I never had a problem with keeping the socket on the bolt. Are you sure you aren't going at it cockeyed?

I went to the local Advance Auto and bought this: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... RP2078____

Works like a charm, and its small enough to throw under the seat for the road.
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:52 PM   #33
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Re: oil drain plug

If I don not have the socket exactly "right on" it will no torgue at all...just slip off right away. I like the "offset ratchet except that it is 1/4". I think I will stop by at a not so local honda/susuki dealership and speak with someone in the service department....I like the idea of ordering a new oil plug!!!! I am eventhinking about ordering the whole thing.....(((oil pan /bolt)) then I would have everything on hand for them.
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Old 04-24-2009, 03:54 PM   #34
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Re: oil drain plug

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If I don not have the socket exactly "right on" it will no torgue at all...just slip off right away. I like the "offset ratchet except that it is 1/4". I think I will stop by at a not so local honda/susuki dealership and speak with someone in the service department....I like the idea of ordering a new oil plug!!!! I am eventhinking about ordering the whole thing.....(((oil pan /bolt)) then I would have everything on hand for them.
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Since it is already all messed up, you could use a pair of vice grips on it, just lock them on real tight and turn it, then put in a new oil plug, i would do that before I spent all that money on it, because like i said, you have already gotten to the point of replacing it anyways, so you have nothing to lose at this point.
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Old 04-24-2009, 04:57 PM   #35
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Unless they are offset visegrips I cannot get clamped onto it. I am sure to try clip on vertically is useless and stupid as that plug must be 1/8" or less in height.



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