Oil fill plug

[OBryan]

Something to be careful on..I learned the hard way.
Make Sure you only tighten the oil filler plug hand tight.
I went to change the oil on mine and it would not budge.
I know I only hand tightened it..Well I think I know..*lol*

I grabbed an adjustable wrench thinking no problem
Adjusted it down to where it fit over the ridge to loosen it up.
I Cranked and the whole ridge broke right off.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by OBryan

I Cranked and the whole ridge broke right off.

AND......there HAS to be more to the story ?? :popcorn:

Some thoughts:

Adjustable wrenches are for emergencys ONLY....like when you really need a hammer and can't find one. :roll:

For some wierd reason, the thickness of the head on the oil plug is only about half a normal bolt.
To successfully get it out, you need a 6 point socket that is NOT tapered......or with the taper ground off. A box wrench might work but it might not get a good enough grip and just cause more damage.

It helps some if you actually use the brass washer that Zuki recommends.......and like you said, don't over-tighten it. It's been discussed here before but a reminder every so often is probably good.

[Water Warrior 2]

Yup, stuff happens. I try to make them snug and hope to get them lose when needed. The O-ring on the fill plug seems to take a set and drop anchor. Maybe a slight coating of oil on the O-ring would help. It is comparable to the rubber gasket on a spin on oil filter with the heating and cooling effect of the engine.

Easy...........read again from the beginning. It is the oil FILL plug.

[OBryan]

Thanks WW.. I put some anti sieze on the replacement filler plug.
Will see how that works..
I'm thinking it just vibrated itself tigher.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by OBryan

Thanks WW.. I put some anti sieze on the replacement filler plug.
Will see how that works..
I'm thinking it just vibrated itself tigher.

I would be a bit leary of anti-seize. Try a coating of grease or oil. The rubber oil filler plug may not take well to anti-seize.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

It is the oil FILL plug.

OH, crap.
Yep, it's plastic and actually a good place to use an adjustable wrench......for attempted loosening.

[blaine]

[quote=Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by "Water Warrior":2bt1gsb0

It is the oil FILL plug.

OH, crap.
Yep, it's plastic and actually a good place to use an adjustable wrench......for attempted loosening.[/quote:2bt1gsb0]

My oil fill plug is made of aluminum with a o-ring as most others are.

[GZ Jess]

My fill plug is aluminum as well and stuck. I tried briefly to get it loose and so did my husband but neither of us could budge it. My filter just came in and I really need to do a change. Does anyone think some sort of WD40 (or other recommended product) around the outside (and hopefully soaked into the threads) would help? My other thought is to take it to the dealership for this oil change but it's like what, a zillion $ markup from the cost of doing it yourself. LOL

[3-D Video]

I replaced a piston on a G/F's '71 VW camper… she was going up hill on a hot day along the PCH. I towed her back to SF, fixed the engine, installed an a oil temp gauge and an extra oil cooler. The following summer she drove to FL, no problems. Had to keep an eye on the gauge, though.
It's been hanging around 40º in Portugal (100ºF) which is where I drive. So, my point? I got an oil temp gauge which screws onto the oil fill plug.
I figure for about $45, it's a pretty good investment for both my peace of mind and for the bike… and, it ain't plastic

[blaine]

Originally Posted by GZ Jess

My fill plug is aluminum as well and stuck. I tried briefly to get it loose and so did my husband but neither of us could budge it. My filter just came in and I really need to do a change. Does anyone think some sort of WD40 (or other recommended product) around the outside (and hopefully soaked into the threads) would help? My other thought is to take it to the dealership for this oil change but it's like what, a zillion $ markup from the cost of doing it yourself. LOL

Trying tapping with a non marring hammer or a regular hammer and small piece of wood.This is a problem I have never had in almost 4 years.



Just in case:Left Loose-Right tight. :rawk: :2tup: