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Title: Oil Changing Nut
Post by: Nosferatoo on April 13, 2005, 11:44:27 PM

Couldn't find this in the FAQ and my search turned up zilcho...

What's the size on the bolt on the underside of the bike you loosen when doing the oil change?

I don't want to round that sucker off. The 11/16" and 17mm sockets seem to work but just wanted your opinions.

Thanks.

Title: Oil Changing Nut
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 12:13:41 AM

Title: Oil Changing Nut
Post by: Kerry on April 14, 2005, 12:32:36 AM

Lest everyone thinks that a 17mm socket will fit their oil drain plug ... there are actually two sizes depending on your model year.

See the What size socket for engine oil drain plug? (http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7514) thread, especially the post by gsJack.

Title: Oil Changing Nut
Post by: Frost on April 14, 2005, 12:32:49 AM

17mm...make sure you dont' strip it...that screw is VERY hard to find

Title: Oil Changing Nut
Post by: davipu on April 14, 2005, 12:42:28 AM

I got a couple, complete with oil pans, so when you strip it out let me know.

Title: Oil Changing Nut
Post by: crash on April 14, 2005, 04:45:52 AM

you know, i never remember what size it is, or even which system, so i always end up just trying a metric and an american. one thing i noticed is that, while one of them is a tighter fit, there isn't one that fits that bolt _perfectly_ it's always just a hair too loose...

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