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Title: oil drain plug thread type?
Post by: rman587 on March 21, 2022, 05:08:46 PM
 New here, and first post!
I have searched for the thread size of an 2008 oil drain plug and cant seem to get a definitive answer on the exact thread size. the reason I need the thread size is because I got a delkevic exhaust and it covers the plug just enough to not get a socket on it, (although I can get a wrench on it i cant turn the plug because of the pipe situation), so my thinking is either a diff plug from a bike that has a smaller head that might fit or maybe a allen wrench/ hex head.
either way I'd rather not have to take my exhaust off each time to change the oil. I'm open to ideas!

Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: oil drain plug thread type?
Post by: ShowBizWolf on March 21, 2022, 10:09:41 PM
Welcome to the forum!

I'd be willing to bet that it's M14x1.25×12.

I remembered they had specs when I bought my magnetic plug years ago:
https://drainplugmagnets.com/motorcycles/suzuki/

The OEM parts sites are listing the same part number for my '98 and your '08.

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: oil drain plug thread type?
Post by: rman587 on March 26, 2022, 02:35:12 PM
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on March 21, 2022, 10:09:41 PM
Welcome to the forum!

I'd be willing to bet that it's M14x1.25×12.

I remembered they had specs when I bought my magnetic plug years ago:
https://drainplugmagnets.com/motorcycles/suzuki/

The OEM parts sites are listing the same part number for my '98 and your '08.

Hope that helps!

awesome thank you so much for the help!