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Engine oil drain plug

i am doing the first oil change after the 30-60-10 break in and noticed the drain plug threads were wraped with teflon tape
is this normal? Or a sign of problems ahead
never seen this on my previous bikes

thanks

the drain plug threads are straight. Anti-sieze would be good to keep the plug from damaging the threads in the pan when it's removed. The "o" ring needs a counterbore (seat) to set into to properly seal, or it will squeeze out sideways. Take care not to overtighten , my bike has a louzy seat but dosen't leak. I change the "o" ring every time as they are so cheap. The plugs are called "o" ring boss type.
 
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