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Title: How do I fix this one?
Post by: MAN on September 13, 2009, 05:37:11 PM
Any ideas on how to get this out guys? I'm think I'll take a small cutting wheel and make a slot, then maybe I can use a flat screwdriver to get it out. Just not sure if that will work. Whats your thoughts on it?

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Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: Colorado700R on September 13, 2009, 05:41:09 PM
I would be carefull cutting it for the screwdriver deal, Yamaha bolt are notoriously weak, and you might just end up tearing the head off completely.

Did you use a cordless drill or something WTF?
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: preddy08 on September 13, 2009, 05:45:06 PM
maybe a reverse rotation drill bit and or easy out  ???
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: MAN on September 13, 2009, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: preddy08 on September 13, 2009, 05:45:06 PM
maybe a reverse rotation drill bit and or easy out  ???

I was kind of think that also, I just don't know on this one. 

I barely snugged it up and the top popped right off of it. It hasn't leaked yet but I need to check the valves soon.
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: DL700 on September 13, 2009, 05:59:54 PM
have you tried using your thumb and spinning it out.... it should be loose and just rotate out freely.... those thing always brake off, if you find a quality replacement LMK!
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: Krandall on September 13, 2009, 06:21:31 PM
Quote from: DL700 on September 13, 2009, 05:59:54 PM
have you tried using your thumb and spinning it out.... it should be loose and just rotate out freely.... those thing always brake off, if you find a quality replacement LMK!

Sounds like a good business opertunity for some one! :thumbs: :clap: :clap: :clap:

I would say try finding a flat tip that fits into that hole. it should be able to wedge itself in there.
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: MAN on September 13, 2009, 06:41:30 PM
It's to tight for it to come out with my thumb, I think after I ran it for a bit it tighten up from the heat. ???

I found out that you can use the oil drain plug but you need to cut a little off. When I get this out I may just buy one of the magnetic drain plug TQS has and cut it down.
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: txredxj on September 13, 2009, 07:19:00 PM
I would try the screwdriver method. Drilling it out for a ex-out might suck using a hammer on it. They are pretty soft and a drill bit might not grab it.
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: Warren on September 14, 2009, 04:48:28 AM
i did that exact thing when i was checking my valves. mine twisted off when i took it out though. i ended up taking a dremel tool with a good cutting disc and making a slot then taking a good fitting screw driver and getting it out that way. i bought a new plug from the dealer ship i think it was about $6. i put anit-seize on the new plug and ran it in there.

on a side not i have broke the crankcase filler plug too. i have since learned when tightening, use the small end of the allen wrench for your torque. you won't need anymore then that.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: dabigbratj on September 14, 2009, 12:38:27 PM
im going to look and see if i still have some of the Teflon drain plugs someone made back on rf they are in my shop somewhere like 10 of them
they would work good to i think. if i find one ill send you one to try
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: Colorado700R on September 14, 2009, 12:46:07 PM

Quote from: dabigbratj on September 14, 2009, 12:38:27 PM
im going to look and see if i still have some of the Teflon drain plugs someone made back on rf they are in my shop somewhere like 10 of them
they would work good to i think. if i find one ill send you one to try


good, then find my oil filters and stuff too beotch!!!!  :rofl:
Title: Re: How do I fix this one?
Post by: MAN on September 16, 2009, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: dabigbratj on September 14, 2009, 12:38:27 PM
im going to look and see if i still have some of the Teflon drain plugs someone made back on rf they are in my shop somewhere like 10 of them
they would work good to i think. if i find one ill send you one to try


Thanks dabigbratj! Let me know if you find one.