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Old November 1st, 2018, 01:34 PM   #1
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Name: Hector
Location: SoCal
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Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250

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Stripped drain plug threads

My new (2007) bike is now running and ready for an oil & filter filter change and oil screen cleaning. I knew the drain plug was likely damaged as it wouldn't tighten so I have a new OEM plug on hand.

I removed the drain plug and it turns out it was just held in place by blue Loctite. The new plug goes all the way in without even threading it, so clearly the case threads are stripped.

I removed the oil filter in hopes that I could access the top of the drain opening through that big orifice in order to remove shavings from inside the case if I use a heli-coil type product, but no luck.

I'm now considering just using teflon tape (safe up to 300 degrees)to create a seal and safety wiring the drain plug head in order to keep it from working itself loose. I know this is a ghetto solution but do I have any other reasonable options?
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