[just_jeff]

So changed my oil on thursday, went for a ride friday. 10 miles from home, friend pulls up next to me, yells at me to shut it off and pull over. I do, and to my horror, 3 quarts of oil pour out of my bike. Luckily it was just that I hadn't tightened down the drain plug tight enough, no serious damage. Tow it home, head to the closest harley dealer, and they can't get me a drain plug, and say there are none in the state. Earliest will be 2-3 weeks. Anybody know if I can run down to a home depot and get one with the right threads? Grr, i just want to ride.

 

[CPTJAM]

Not home depot, but a good fastener shop should have a bolt that will work while you order the correct one fom Zanottis.com. Your dealer can give you the thread pitch and metric diameter. Use a fresh crush ring washer, and a dab of locktite. In 3 weeks, swap for the right one (which has a magnet to capture metal on it.) Joe

 

[VanislVrod]

You owe your buddy a beer or two!! good save!

 

[just_jeff]

A beer and a new pair of glasses, his were pretty oil soaked.

Called the dealer, and they said their book only gives a p/n, no measurements. Anybody know what will fit it? Supposed to be a really nice day on Thursday and was hoping to get out and play for a little while.

 

[2oo6niterod]

i found this for you. it appears to be m18x1.5
http://www.cyclesolutionsonline.com/_e/Whats_New/product/vrodmdp/VROD_Magnetic_Drain_Plug.htm

 

[just_jeff]

hey thanks. i had been looking all day and couldn't find that.

 

[2oo6niterod]

jeff, google is yer friend.

 

[AOW]

Called the dealer, and they said their book only gives a p/n, no measurements.

P.S. Your dealer is an idiot, NOT you. You've just learned first hand how "helpful" they will be in the future. Pure bullshit that they couldn't pull the thread & pitch for you, but can be easily found EVERYWHERE else.

i found this for you. it appears to be m18x1.5
http://www.cyclesolutionsonline.com/_e/Whats_New/product/vrodmdp/VROD_Magnetic_Drain_Plug.htm

:them:

 

[Tbones]

P.S. Your dealer is an idiot, NOT you. You've just learned first hand how "helpful" they will be in the future. Pure bullshit that they couldn't pull the thread & pitch for you, but can be easily found EVERYWHERE else.



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LOL when I called the local dealer about SE 211 cams for my dresser they couldn't give me the spec's on it ...