bead on new k270s won't seat. (bead expander, tkc-80)

[Greg Jones]

Hi everybody I've got a little problem, I was changing my oil last night and I have stripped the threads in the Drain plug hole and need to get a re thread kit. Does anybody now the what thread the drain plug is ? Cheers Greg A Jones Scientific Equipment Services 15 Plymouth Ave Rossall Fleetwood FY7 8JA England Tel (44) 1253 681477 Mob 07977 570 864 Also email greg@... Web Site URL www.scientific-equipment.co.uk

[George Basinet]

Greg Jones wrote:

> Hi everybody > > I've got a little problem, I was changing my oil last night and I have > stripped the threads in the Drain plug hole > and need to get a re thread kit. > > Does anybody now the what thread the drain plug is ? > > Cheers

Greg As temporary measure most Auto Supply Co. have a rubber plug that expands by means of an adjusting screw after you insert it into the oil drain hole. Good luck George Escondido, CA

[Fred Hink]

The drain plug uses a 12mm X 1.5 thread. Don't feel bad, you are not the only one that has done this. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Jones" To: "KLR List Email (E-mail)" DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 3:35 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Oil Drain Plug > Hi everybody > > I've got a little problem, I was changing my oil last night and I have > stripped the threads in the Drain plug hole > and need to get a re thread kit. > > Does anybody now the what thread the drain plug is ?

[chpklr]

Did something stupid! Stripped the threads in oil drain - plug is OK. Does anyone know of a self-tapping replacement or has anyone had this challenge. Appreciate any input. 2002 KLR 650. Thanks....

[zrod73026]

Sounds like time to purchace a magnetic drain plug! Dammed if I can remember who sells them but buy one for me too!

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "chpklr" wrote: > Did something stupid! Stripped the threads in oil drain - plug is OK. > Does anyone know of a self-tapping replacement or has anyone had this > challenge. Appreciate any input. 2002 KLR 650. Thanks....

[Ron Crandell]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "zrod73026" wrote:

> Sounds like time to purchace a magnetic drain plug! > Dammed if I can remember who sells them but buy one for me too! > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "chpklr" wrote: > > Did something stupid! Stripped the threads in oil drain - plug is > OK. > > Does anyone know of a self-tapping replacement or has anyone had > this > > challenge. Appreciate any input. 2002 KLR 650. Thanks....

When in doubt, give Fred a call at Arrowhead. I bet he can fix you up... I know he has the magnetic plugs... Ron in MN

[Graeme Hoose]

----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Crandell" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 3:42 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Oil Drain Plug > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "zrod73026" wrote: > > Sounds like time to purchace a magnetic drain plug! > > Dammed if I can remember who sells them but buy one for me too! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "chpklr" wrote: > > > Did something stupid! Stripped the threads in oil drain - plug is > > OK. > > > Does anyone know of a self-tapping replacement or has anyone had > > this > > > challenge. Appreciate any input. 2002 KLR 650. Thanks.... > > When in doubt, give Fred a call at Arrowhead. I bet he can fix you > up... I know he has the magnetic plugs... > Ermm how can this help ??? With a stripped thread an insert is needed or a new sump. Graz --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.As much as it can be ... Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.474 / Virus Database: 272 - Release Date: 18/04/03

[Conall O'Brien]

You'll need to helicoil the area the drain bolt fits into. I had a mechanic due it for me once. In the meantime if there are partial threads grabbing the bolt, some RTV silicon goop should get you back together. Conall

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "chpklr" wrote: > Did something stupid! Stripped the threads in oil drain - plug is OK. > Does anyone know of a self-tapping replacement or has anyone had this > challenge. Appreciate any input. 2002 KLR 650. Thanks....

[George Basinet]

Good morning. Your local auto parts store will have an emergency rubber like plug that expands into the oil drain hole. I had one in a MG 1100 for years. I was just to lazy to pull the pan. You can still drain your oil. George Escondido, CA chpklr wrote:

>Did something stupid! Stripped the threads in oil drain - plug is OK. >Does anyone know of a self-tapping replacement or has anyone had this >challenge. Appreciate any input. 2002 KLR 650. Thanks.... > > > > >

[Marc Illsley Clarke, W2MIC]

Gino, What is a "bead expander"? What tire lubricant do you suggest for getting difficult beads to set? I had a real bear of a time getting the bead of my rear TKC-80 to seat. I ended up with a nylon strap around the circumference, lots of Silkolene(TM) lube, and 86 psi. There has to be a better way. I am also going to look for a better tire bead lubricant than the Silkolene, as it dries out too fast. -- Marc, KLR650A12 Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 13:24:07 -0000 From: "gpokluda" Subject: Re: Bead on new K270s won't seat. I have had trouble with two K270s until I just applied plenty of lube and used a bead expander. This also seems to be a common issue with TKC80s. -- Gino, who doesn't show his nozzle to customers, www.rvmc.com