Sump plug on 650

Bryn

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• May 29, 2005

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Help! Sump plug on 650
Just doing oil and filter change on SWMBO's new (to her) 650 GS. Following instructions on net.. sorted everything except removing 24mm sump plug.

Its in so tight its starting to round off!

Tried a hammer tap on end of socket bar... no good.

If no joy will there be much oil left in a dry sump? should i just settle for oil tank drain and new filter?

Bits all over the place in the garage.....


Cheers Bryn

 

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• May 29, 2005

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try to tighten it a tad, just to break the seal. often works.

 

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Den said:

try to tighten it a tad, just to break the seal. often works.

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Nope... Think the head is knackered

 

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Run the bike for 10 mins to warm it up then hold an ice block on the head.

(of the sump plug )

Then try it

 

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Fanum said:

Run the bike for 10 mins to warm it up then hold an ice block on the head.

(of the sump plug )

Then try it

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I'll try that tomorrow night bill, but not too hopeful....

 

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• May 29, 2005

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bryn, are you using a six sided socket ? if not id get one , before going any further

better than rounding it off totally


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Hi Michael.. thought of that, got a six sided socket and a cordless impact wrench..

Just had a go.. and guess what...

Rouded it off completely. Obviously tightened up by a complete W*nker

Thinking now it aint never coming off..

 

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hi bryn
welcome to 650 land
sounds like fun.not.
so what you doing now?
filing down and get a different socket on?

 

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ps tried trevor's site and the usa chaing gang yet?.lots of info / tips there.

 

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Mate of mine on the way round.. Sez he has a trick. otherwise weld another nut on the nut....

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Sorted! Had to hammer 2mm nut onto stripped 24mm original, then got it off

Knackered it totally though....

Pidcocks Tomorrow i think for a replacement

(just hope they stock them)


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