Stupid newbie idiot mistake/dumbass.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by dan_

A stopped engine thats hot with no oil can still seize?

Also, what's going to be easier? The new plate thing or the threading thing? Am I going to regret rethreading?

Since it appears that most of the oil ran out AFTER the engine stopped, then you are probably OK.

No offense but I think YOU should not do either one!! :roll:

Paying a machine shop to tap would probably end up costing MORE that replacing the plate.......and then you have the problem of finding a bigger plug.........and when they go to tap the hole, they will probably remove the plate anyway.

So, like everyone else, I vote for getting new parts and letting the shop fix it. It is really not a major operation; you gently lay the bike on it's side......or put it on a hoist if you are in a shop.
Parts: $35, Labor: 1/2 hour @ $100 = $50.....plus oil and filter (if you didn't change that before).

If you get out of this for about $100, then you will be very lucky.