Oil Drain Plug Tool

rtallent · Post by **rtallent** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:00 am

I am looking for a more user-friendly tool for removing the oil drain plug than the one supplied with the basic tool kit. It looks like it would take about a T55 or T60 Torx bit.

Can anyone tell me if that's right? If so, which one and if not, what is it??

Thanks in advance.

Post by **ka5ysy** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:23 am

T50 works fine. While you are at it, change the oil plug to a magnetic one.

r12r-don · Post by **r12r-don** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:59 am

a magnetic plug or this works really well too. I have one and it fits perfectly.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.jsp? ... ext=47251A++++++

It actually looks nicer than in the picture. It has a black trim and chrome looking metal. Not that you'll see it when it is on the filter. But just knowing even the filter has bling will make your ride better...hahahahahaha.

Post by **celticus** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:33 am

How many carbon steel parts are in our engines?
Mark

rtallent · Post by **rtallent** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:16 pm

Thanks for the helpful replies.

Post by **ka5ysy** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:40 am

r12r-don wrote:a magnetic plug or this works really well too. I have one and it fits perfectly.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.jsp? ... ext=47251A++++++

It actually looks nicer than in the picture. It has a black trim and chrome looking metal. Not that you'll see it when it is on the filter. But just knowing even the filter has bling will make your ride better...hahahahahaha.

We have been out-blinged for a while; Harley shops sell a chromed oil filter if you REALLY want bling

r12r-don · Post by **r12r-don** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:08 am

not really 'looking' for the bling. Like the magnet on the drain plug, that was just a bonus. hahahaha

rtallent · Post by **rtallent** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 12:56 pm

ka5ysy wrote:T50 works fine. While you are at it, change the oil plug to a magnetic one.

It's not a security Torx bit, is it? I can't get the !@$%^ plug out! It feels like the bit will engage the splines in the plug for tightening but not loosening. (Actually, I'm using a T50 socket on a ratchet, so I know I'm turning it the right way.) I'm new to the brand, but it can't be *that* different from other bikes, can it?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Post by **ka5ysy** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:12 pm

rtallent wrote:
ka5ysy wrote:T50 works fine. While you are at it, change the oil plug to a magnetic one.
It's not a security Torx bit, is it? I can't get the !@$%^ plug out! It feels like the bit will engage the splines in the plug for tightening but not loosening. (Actually, I'm using a T50 socket on a ratchet, so I know I'm turning it the right way.) I'm new to the brand, but it can't be *that* different from other bikes, can it?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Its not a security torx... just standard.

Remember... if you are on the left side (where the filler plug is) you have to pull the wrench FORWARD (toward the front of the bike) to unscrew the plug. Watch for the crush washer when you remove the plug... if it stays in the hole you will not get a good seal with the new one!

NeilS · Post by **NeilS** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:41 pm

Maybe there were different plugs installed, but mine is just an 8 mm Allen.

rtallent · Post by **rtallent** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:26 pm

NeilS wrote:Maybe there were different plugs installed, but mine is just an 8 mm Allen.

Bingo! Thank you very much. I made the mistake of assuming it's Torx like everything else on the bike since I couldn't really see it easily.

Just out of curiosity, I wonder if it relates to the date of manufacture. Mine was made in 1/2007. When were yours made, ka5ysy and Neil?

NeilS · Post by **NeilS** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:50 pm

Mine's 09/06.

Post by **celticus** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:31 pm

Where is the oil drain plug?
Mark