Any one have M12X1.5 inserts laying around???

[Dustin]

I was at Jason's today upgrading my dohickey.  Everything started great I dropped the oil and change the filter. But when I went to put the oil plug back in it just kept spining!!!!  This was the first time I have changed the oil since I bought the bike. The previous owner over torqued the plug stripping it out!  He then must have decided to remove the sealing washer to get more thread engagement and with a little RTV silicon he got it to seal!!  Probably not the best decision! So now I have to A) Drill and tap the hole for a over sized plug  B) Put a Timesert in the case and stay with the stock plug. The only problem is option B is close to 90 bucks since you have to buy the whole kit (M12X1.5). Plus I don't think I'll ever need to use the remaining 5 inserts.

[fringefan]

Check with Sturdevants. They have several sizes that might just be a tad bigger and I think they have some that will help tap a new hole. I had that same problem on a Scout and I tried to Dremel it a little bigger which caused a bunch of problems. Long story short they had one that fit.

[Dustin]

Chad thats a good idea!! Would I be able to find sealing washers for that type?

I would rather keep with the stock plug if at all possible. I'm gonna see If one of the local shops around here have a helicoil set I can borrow?? I posted over on 650.net, Eaglemike said he would send me his kit but he is having a tech day next weekend. The earliest he'd be able to get it out would be the 15th, that might be cutting it a little too close. 

Dustin

[Hank]

Mcmaster has m12x1.5 helicoils, 10 for ~$8.   All you need then is a special tap, right?

[Dustin]

I think so??? The tool to install too?

[Dustin]

Well I got a helicoil kit today!!!  Hopefully I can get my oil plug fixed soon, It's killing me not being able to ride it.   Especially since it's suppose to be nice this weekend.