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machine:
Man, I can?t believe I did it!!!!!!
I?ve owned a lot of bike, and now when I have a big trip planed in 2 weeks is the first time I strip out a drain plug!!!!
GGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, what?s next?
Helicoil, or just drill it out, and re-tap to the next size?
What would the next size be?
Any tricks or tips???

Ooooooooooohhh, this sucks!!!!  :cry:

Arigato:
Drill it out and use a time sert for the original size plug.  That does suck.

machine:
I'm not sure what time sert is?
Where can I get one?

Arigato:
You should be able to find one at an auto parts store.  It's like a helicoil but it's more premanent and solid.

KXcam22:
Machine,
  Don't sweat it. I stripped mine right before a ride and wasn't even late.  The repair was easy. Here is what I did:

Lay the bike on it's side and tap out the hole to the next size for a helicoil.  It helps to coat the tap with grease to catch most of the aluminum chips.  Install the helicoil with red loctite.  Pour a liter of some cheap motor oil through to flush out any pesky aluminum chip that may still be in there.  Install the drain plug and lockwire it.  The lockwire is a good thing as you tend not to do the "hercules" thing when tightening it up (since it can't come out).  I've done sparkplug holes this way with good results too.  Good luck. Hope this helps. Cam.

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