highway wreck - lesson learned the hard way

[Norman Moore]

Craig, Good point! Hal ________________________________ From: Craig Kahler To: Jeff Saline ; Norman Moore Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:54:51 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] stripped drain plug Torque values are normally calculated for clean dry threads. You are typically dealing with oily threads when reinstalling the oil plug. Maybe 12 ft/lb would be good? Craig Kahler

--- On Sun, 9/27/09, Norman Moore wrote: From: Norman Moore Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] stripped drain plug To: "Jeff Saline" Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 8:44 PM Jeff, Ok, thanks, I'll try the washer but will no doubt need to get it repaired right and not worry about it, as I think you are saying. It could be worse, a lot worse. Hal ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Jeff Saline To: halbiz@yahoo. com Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 4:36:36 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] stripped drain plug Hal, I think the blue goo threadlocker (medium strength loctite) would not help at all. For loctite to work the threads must be clean and dry. Loctite won't work to replace/repair damaged threads. The new crush washer will do the sealing and the threads hold the plug in place. If the NAPA soft washer doesn't work you might need to install some type of threaded insert. A time sert comes to mind as something that might be appropriate for this application. If I was going this route and wasn't experienced with installing time serts I'd take the bike to a machine shop and have them do the work. It's important to have the new threads aligned properly with the sealing surface of the drain plug and engine for a good seal. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads. org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:03:55 -0700 (PDT) Norman Moore writes: Thanks, Jeff, I think I'll try the new crush washer first and see if it snugs up enough to feel confident without reaming out the hole and re-threading with a, what, larger size up, like??? Also would the Blue Goo threadlocker stuff help at all to keep it in? Hal From: Jeff Saline To: halbiz@yahoo. com Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 12:48:46 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] stripped drain plug On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:05:35 -0000 "Hal Moore" writes: > I must have stripped my drain plug on my KLR650 2002. I torqued to 17 > ftlbs, but it kept moving without a click, click. > > Now what? It doesn't leak while standing still or idling, but I do > not trust it. I used the old crush washer too, which unfortunately > looked "crushed". I used the same one last time, oh woe is me! And I > guess I'll lose all that new oil as well if I have to re > plug........ ... > > I notice Kragen has drain plugs and reamers but I am not sure what > to get there, or if I need to get a KLR part (or the magnetic drain > plug which I see on a few sites...size? oversize available? > > Still in the garage, but need to commute! <><><><><><> <><><> <><><><><><> <><><> halbiz, Maybe you're still ok but in reality probably not. shrug. May I suggest you consider getting a new crush washer at NAPA. Part Number 704-1371 Gasket Net cost was $0.99 These are 12 mm blue soft washers. They seal well, are reusable unlike the stock aluminum crush washer and don't require as much torque to seal. I think you'll find you can safely tighten a drain plug without a torque wrench if you just get it snug and then a smidge* more. You can check the case and drain plug threads when you do the swap. *Smidge is a technical term for an amount, sometimes a volume and sometimes torque and sometimes another unit of measure. It should only be used by professionals. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads. org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT .. ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ House Rescue Bill Passed $133,000 mortgage under $679/mo. Compare rates and save! http://thirdpartyof fers.juno. com/TGL2141/ c?cp=WI_FHnAzNs3 YkM93MI2bRQAAJ1D WfJIDP-R0_ NC3mMpGFS0kAAQAA AAFAAAAAJ- piz4AAAMqAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAaTcQA AAAA= ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Cheap Diet Help Tips. Click here. http://thirdpartyof fers.juno. com/TGL2141/ fc/BLSrjpTMertrS JMUcF9FKog4tEKdL 3Dkz4akX0fA9Itoc MqGjXsoR2O7Uhq/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Steve]

Ok, what the heck is this all about? I thought all I needed was a pair of boots and some armor? LOL Yeah, I'm new to this! Steve A19 robertwaters wrote:

> > > They both wear a dog when riding. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "Kyle" wrote: > > > > first gear goat??? > > > > >

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