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cavs1429

dont know if it will work on a motorcycle. but i stripped the plug on my car and just went down to the auto parts store and for $ 3.00 dollars bought a self tapping oil drain plug works just fine.

Sadist112

Thanks for all the help guys. I took your advice and did some additional research. Looks like I have a lot of options here...

1) The most expensive, replace the pan.
2) Time Sert $105 on ebay (not really what I want to spend $105 on)
3) Autozone, PepBoys, etc get a "single oversized self tapping oil drain plug" (I have read online these things work great)
4) If it is really bad, I could get a "double oversized self tapping oil drain plug (they even come with magnet plugs that are self tapping).
5) Even better yet there are piggy back oversized self tapping oil drain plugs (see picture) You essentially replace the drain plug with the self tapping plug and utilize the "piggyback" plug 1/4" plug for drainage.
6) JB weld in a Fram Sure Drain or Fumoto drain valve in place.
7) JB weld the original plug in place and utilize the Hex Socket plug to the left of the oil plug (which is were my oil temp gauge is...)

After much consideration I have decided to get a piggyback single oversized self tapping oil drain plug, I have also decided to purchase a Fumoto drain valve which I will hook into the piggy back plug on the self tapping drain plug. I am opting for the Fumoto, because I am afraid that even with retapping with the oil plug I may still have issues in the future. With the Fumoto I will never have to remove the plug. Based on the longevity (i plan to ride about 500 miles then reassess) of this fix I may just JB weld the self tapping plug in place.

Now for the lesson learned... I will use my 4" stubby ratchet wrench for secure all oil drain plugs going forward instead of my 12" Flex Head Snap-on ratchet and also only change the oil when I actually have enough time to do so.

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03classic

There is always the universal drain plug that has a rubber center and a bolt that expands it as it is tightened in the hole. Its a lot like the old Univ freeze plugs.

smitty901

Good luck with it. You said it your self if you don't have time to do ,wait till you do.
It will cost you much less in the long run.

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Luwise

Can't you replace the plug with a "self tapping" plug. Most auto part stores can get them.

Breeze3at

Huh? if that's true, why hasn't my helicoiled sparkplug threads fallen into my cylinders in the last 10 years? It's been a long time since I've installed one, but I think the insert has some kind of tang that the insert tool locks into the host metal?

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oldhippie

Best bet to prevent a reoccurance is use a torque wrench. It helps to prevent brain cramps and aggravation.

Jack Klarich

The problem with over sized self tapping plugs and aluminum is there might not be enough boss area to support the new cut in threads and u could end up with a crack or a leak I do like the piggy back set up it worked great on Ford drain plugs for years

glider

There's also a unit available in auto parts stores for stripped drain plugs that is oversize for the size of your drain and it will cut it;s own threads in the pan. The bolt in the middle of this unit removes to drain the oil after installing this.

Looks like this...

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Jack Klarich

That would be the piggy back unit Glider and yes I bet u and I have used this many times in the past especially on automotive drain plugs I still stock these Auto Center in The Sears Auto center I run They have saved me a lot of problems