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#54650 jetmechanic (User) If you don't ride,then you don't know! Expert Boarder Posts: 403 changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Hi Fellas, I am thinking of changing my oil plugs, the plug near the kickstand is starting to round off, and that will be really crappy if it rounds out all the way. Where can I get a new set of plugs? Thanks, JM   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #54651 Musky (Moderator) Doc took Grams beer Moderator Posts: 13072 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   A lot of people are going to auto parts stores and getting magnetic plugs. They also have a (I think) 14mm head on them in case you are having trouble getting the 17mm wrench in there. Just take the old one with you and match it up. Won't hurt anything if it's a little longer.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #54654 Randysgym (User) Tech Tips Publisher Posts: 205 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   JM, Musky's right on. The magnetic ones are great. The front plug--the one that goes in sideways, from the bike's left-side--would have to be about 8 inches long or more, before it would hit anything. The rear plug--the one that goes in vertically, more to the right-rear of the engine--can be very long, too. I'm not suggesting there's any benefit to making the bolts longer. I'm just saying, don't worry about it if the auto parts store can't match the length exactly. (((I always seem to take several paragraphs to say the same thing that Musky and Doc can say in a couple of words ))) Anyway, hope this helps.   Logged     Last Edit: 2007/12/09 15:29 By Randysgym.   --- Randy --- 113ci, Nemesis Engine Powdercoat: iridescent, gloss black, by DK Powdercoating Paint: HOK Candy Raspberry, Solar Gold base   The administrator has disabled public write access. #54668 Podar (User) Podar Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Randysgym wrote: JM, (((I always seem to take several paragraphs to say the same thing that Musky and Doc can say in a couple of words ))) Anyway, hope this helps. Yeah well.....some of us(Me I KNOW) need to hear things several different ways to get the point....so thank you!!!!!   Logged     Podar Azle, TX   The administrator has disabled public write access. #54670 PapaTom (User) Have Star - Will Travel Platinum Boarder Posts: 1367 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Randysgym wrote: JM, (((I always seem to take several paragraphs to say the same thing that Musky and Doc can say in a couple of words ))) Randy, considering your technical writing background, you're just trying to cover all aspects of the topic. It's good to be a little "anal" sometimes. Tom   Logged     Last Edit: 2007/12/09 19:16 By PapaTom.   FREE SPIRIT 2007 Silverado   The administrator has disabled public write access. #54671 Greysnake (User) BB sold all the beer and bought a stratoliner. Platinum Boarder Posts: 2866 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   As Musky said,they have a 14mm head. I got one last month and it works fine. Be sure to get a copper washer for it.It comes with a plastic one and I don't think it would hold up.   Logged     06 Midnight Silverado *nothing shines like a star*   The administrator has disabled public write access. #54707 Big Bear (Moderator) All things in moderation! Moderator Posts: 4678 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I run the magnetic one in the motor , and like the extra protection that the magnet gives catching loose trash that naturally occurs in a motor. $3.50 of insurance is worth it to me. BB   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #54754 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 10748 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Ditto. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #54766 SobaCracka (User) It's best to eat crow while fresh. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1518 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   jetmechanic, Someone else needs to chime in here, but I read on the forum that getting the correct threads is the critical part. Any of the gurus wanna step up to the plate here?   Logged     Earl in Catonsville, MD   The administrator has disabled public write access. #54774 Big Bear (Moderator) All things in moderation! Moderator Posts: 4678 Re:changing oil plugs 11 Months, 2 Weeks ago   M14x1.50 BB   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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