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surlybiker58 Touring Scooter Rider
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Oil Drain Plug Sat May 05, 2012 5:12 pm | |
| Does anyone make an aftermarket drain plug with a more substantial bolt surface than the OEM ?
Change my oil today , and the thin side surface doesn't instill confidence that it will hold up for the long term. I did use a six point socket and a torque wrench
Back on my old CB550k , t went to an aftermarket old filter cover bolt the because the Honda stock one was so flimsy. Makes you wonder what the engineers were thinking of
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| ![Go down](https://2img.net/s/t/12/97/68/i_down_arrow.png) | | Meldrew Visiting Curmudgeon
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Sat May 05, 2012 5:58 pm | |
| I've fitted aftermarket magnetic oil drain plugs to a few bikes and scooters, and they're cheap, effective, and were good quality. I bought mine from Hein Gericke in the UK. There's plenty for sale on the Internet. |
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Sat May 05, 2012 8:11 pm | |
| My Silver Wing is still under Honda Warranty, and it was Serviced last week. I won't know the size until I start changing the oil myself, and when the drain plug is out I'll measure the screw pitch. Then I'll get a magnetic drain plug. The popular sizes sold are M 12 x 1.5, M 14 x 1.25, and M 14 x 1.5, and I've recently recycled last years Hein Gericke, Polo, and Louis catalogues so you'll have to look online. |
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Sat May 05, 2012 11:06 pm | |
| Thanks for the feedback.
I did check out the Hein Gerike UK website (They don't list one for the US) but did not find any listing for drain plugs .
I guess I 'm the only one who seems to thinks it's a design flaw on Honda's part
I can always replace it with another $19 OEM one when it gets worn
It doesn't seem like Honda has bothered to fix the small niggling flaws with the wing:The narrow mirrors. the seat light and latch, and the non functional windshield (over 60mph at least) By the way, I just ordered a Givi windshield that I hope to have installed next week |
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Sun May 06, 2012 12:12 am | |
| Not a design flaw, just something Honda had siting around.
http://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-12361-KK0-000.html
Part Number Variations Overview 12361-KK0-000 CAP, TAPT ADJ HOLE Description Purchase this Honda 12361-KK0-000 CAP, TAPT ADJ HOLE --- CAP, TAPPET ADJUSTING HOLE (Honda Code 1592807) This Honda 12361-KK0-000 CAP, TAPT ADJ HOLE is also used on these models and components: 1999 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2000 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2001 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2002 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2003 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2005 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2006 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2007 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2008 TRX400EX A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2009 TRX400X 3A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2009 TRX400X A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1984 XL250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1984 XL250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1984 XR200R A HEAD COVER 84-85 1984 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1985 XL250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1985 XL250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1985 XR200R A HEAD COVER 84-85 1985 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1986 XL250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1986 XL250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1986 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1987 XL250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1987 XL250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1987 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1988 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1989 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1990 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1991 XR250L A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1991 XR250L AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1991 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1992 XR250L A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1992 XR250L AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1992 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1993 XR250L A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1993 XR250L AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1993 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1994 XR250L A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1994 XR250L AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1994 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1995 XR250L A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1995 XR250L AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1995 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1996 XR250L A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1996 XR250L AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1996 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1996 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1997 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1997 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1998 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1998 XR250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1998 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1998 XR400R A-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1998 XR400R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1998 XR400R AC-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1999 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1999 XR250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1999 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 1999 XR400R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2000 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2000 XR250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2000 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2000 XR400R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2001 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2001 XR250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2001 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2001 XR400R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2002 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2002 XR250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2002 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2002 XR400R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2003 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2003 XR250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2003 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2003 XR400R A-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2003 XR400R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2003 XR400R AC-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR250R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR250R A-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR250R A-B CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR250R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR250R AC-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR250R AC-B CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R A-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R A-B CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R A-C CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R AC CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R AC-A CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R AC-B CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2004 XR400R AC-C CYLINDER HEAD COVER 2010 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2010 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE 1984 CH125 A RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1984 CH125 AC RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1985 CH150 A RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1985 CH150 AC RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1985 CH150D A RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1985 CH150D AC RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1986 CH150D A RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1986 CH150D AC RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1987 CH150 A RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 1987 CH150 AC RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER 2002 FSC600 AC CRANKCASE 2003 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2003 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE 2004 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2004 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE 2005 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2005 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE 2006 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2006 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE 2007 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2007 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE 2008 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2008 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE 2009 FSC600A AC CRANKCASE 2009 FSC600D AC CRANKCASE |
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Sun May 06, 2012 2:42 pm | |
| when i changed my oil i found the drain plug made of a very soft alloy and none of the metric sockets i had fit tightly. I found an old Triumph ring spanner(wrench) in Whitworth measurement fitted it perfectly,so i now use that. Just shows, you should never throw anything away. |
| ![Go down](https://2img.net/s/t/12/97/68/i_down_arrow.png) | | redeye Maxi-Scooter Rider
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Spanner Mon May 07, 2012 10:49 am | |
| I have done the same and now use a six point, 24mm wrench (ring spanner) of roughly the same thickness as the drain plug's head height, for a more certain grip. Working from the right side of the Silver Wing, the wrench handle turns sufficiently to loosen the drain plug without contacting any other part of the bike.
A six-point, 24mm socket will do the job, but I am concerned about rounding the head with sockets, so my preference is to use the wrench after having used sockets on previous oil changes. |
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Mon May 07, 2012 12:21 pm | |
| See, redeye, we know a trick or two don't we!! |
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![Oil Drain Plug Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Mon May 07, 2012 2:42 pm | |
| True indeed, Old Limey. It certainly doesn't help matters that I'm lying on the concrete garage floor and looking up at the bottom of the Silver Wing to place a tool in the proper position over the drain plug. The socket fits OK, but as you mentioned the wrench fits perfectly. |
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