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rethread oil nut

588 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  martinc  
#1 ·
I have a 98 R1 and the oil thread unit is stripped.

I thought is was just the nut, I got a new one and it doesn't tighten either all the way, allowing a constant slow drip.

any suggestions.....anyone ever had to bring in the bike to the shop to get the inside threading recorked or coiled?

someone mentioned to try an oversized nut..???

not sure what to do?

about how much would this cost $$ @ the dealer to fix?

thanks fellas

:fork
 
#2 · (Edited)
Are you talking about the oil drain plug? If so, you likely just need a new drain plug washer.
EDIT: Nevermind, I think I misunderstood your question. Read it too fast, thinking no matter how much you tighten, it still leaks.
 
#3 ·
after replacing the oil did u overtighten the oil sump plug? did it feel a bit too weak , the yamaha manual says to tighten at 42mn ii went to a honda dealer and he says its way too much as the oil sump is made out of very light and weak material 20nm is enough,.
anyway i think u threaded the sump, need to get it helicoiled, if u get it helicoiled make sure its not too long as next time u drain the oil, a lot will be left in the bottom pan due to the heli coil being toolong and covering the gap,