Safety Wire
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Here are a couple of links to check out:
http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=240&highlight=wire+oil
http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=3730&highlight=wire+oil
http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=240&highlight=wire+oil
http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=3730&highlight=wire+oil
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:withstupi ....that is for both Shan and Rep...
Twisty could definately point in a few directions...
Also here's a little article on it... from SportRider.com
Twisty could definately point in a few directions...
Also here's a little article on it... from SportRider.com
Gas Man said:
Yup thats all there is to it, just drill it and wire it...if your drain plug is solid and not like the one in the pic its more of a pain to drill but not too bad...i do beleive they also sell drain plugs already drilled if you dont want to drill yours yourself...
Ive been safety wiring for more than 30 years on race bikes and jet engines, so it comes pretty naturally to me, but its a pretty easy thing to do...just make sure its pulling in the tighten position...
Thanks guys! If any of you read my posts in the Carlisle bike show thread you'll know why I'm trying this out...
And an update on that...oil pan threads completely stripped. The 1.50 drain plug solution was not the easy fix I was hoping for... :disapp:
New oil pan here I come. Now the question is do I want to do this myself or pay the shop...
And an update on that...oil pan threads completely stripped. The 1.50 drain plug solution was not the easy fix I was hoping for... :disapp:
New oil pan here I come. Now the question is do I want to do this myself or pay the shop...
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Another important tip...keep track of where your safety wire is at all times when you are cutting it off to redo it (say if you change a tire and need to clip the wire off your axle or whatever)....those little pieces that come off can do much harm to tires, your fingers, feet, etc. Very sharp little boogers, indeed! :dthumb:
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What do you use to re-tap? I've heard heli-coil from several people. Both Koup's and West Shore Suzuki told me that its a 50/50 shot on whether it works or not.
I'm contemplating doing it myself or having Koup's do it. My only problem is lifting the bike so I can get to it. Otherwise, it seems like an easy project.
As for paying someone...I'm being told its gonna run close the the same price either way. Labor and parts. Obviously the pan would be a little more $$, but also, a more secure fix.
What do you use to re-tap? I've heard heli-coil from several people. Both Koup's and West Shore Suzuki told me that its a 50/50 shot on whether it works or not.
I'm contemplating doing it myself or having Koup's do it. My only problem is lifting the bike so I can get to it. Otherwise, it seems like an easy project.
As for paying someone...I'm being told its gonna run close the the same price either way. Labor and parts. Obviously the pan would be a little more $$, but also, a more secure fix.
With the case already being like 1/8 inch thick a heli-coil isnt the best way to go. Your only talkin a couple threads and you have to tap up for those any way. IMO, if I were you i would go with the up one size, but first like SVup said try first to clean up the threads you have now, replace the bolt use an o-ring if need be and safty wire. If the threads are just too far gone tap it up one size. Just go slow and steady make small turns and back it out, this will bring the debrees back out of the case. do not go all the way in one shot. take your time and keep it clean.
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