Sump

I think I may have stripped the sump plug on my zx9r track bike
Silly me used a big long wrench and Ive turned the sump plug the wrong way a few times.
It had some resistance behind it. I realised what I was doing and turned it the other way.
Im thinking helicoil it for a temporary fix and then look for a new sump.
Unfortunately Im tool-less. Does anyone know of any good mechanics in the hornsby area?
Allfixed is on holidays as of today

Procycles have some good mechanics on board just get a price first

Just check your thread may have just stripped the sump plug

Just check your thread may have just stripped the sump plug

That would be nice, don't like the chances, Murphey's law states that the more expensive item will always fail first in order to protect the cheaper one

Helicoils or recoils are fine, stronger than the alloy std thread.
You will need to drop the sump though as you have to drill it out and you don't want all the crap in there.
Its about $50 for a M12 recoil kit....
I have one, if you wanna bring the sump over...

Just check your thread may have just stripped the sump plug

That would be nice, don't like the chances, Murphey's law states that the more expensive item will always fail first in order to protect the cheaper one

I think Murphey may be right

Look up the thread repair people ask for John they will come to your place, but they aren't cheap.

Re: Sump

Unread postby MadKaw™ on Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:25 pm
Helicoils or recoils are fine, stronger than the alloy std thread.
You will need to drop the sump though as you have to drill it out and you don't want all the crap in there.
Its about $50 for a M12 recoil kit....
I have one, if you wanna bring the sump over...

Sounds good. Will I need a new gasket?

yes and at least a carton of beer

Remember O'Tooles cororolly to Murphy's Law, Murphy was an optimist!

Take the sump off and take it to Dave's for a helicoiling, though another (stronger) option is timeserts, they are also slightly better for holes that go all the way through. Last resort is brazing the aluminium.

I have to try and find a gasket before Thursday. If I can't then a spot in yellow group might be for sale

Just check your thread may have just stripped the sump plug

That would be nice, don't like the chances, Murphey's law states that the more expensive item will always fail first in order to protect the cheaper one

Correct

front fairing off, radiator loosened, exhaust headers off, sump off..........
took an hour, wonder how long to put it all back?

front fairing off, radiator loosened, exhaust headers off, sump off..........
took an hour, wonder how long to put it all back?

Sounds like you will be right for Thurs then..