I had this slow drip from the oil drain plug so I thought I would tighten it up.  When I did, it just kept turning and turning and turning...and now it drips a little faster.  It's obviously stripped.  Anybody know the best way to fix this?  Do you think a replacement plug would do the trick, or is it more likely that the oilpan/engine case threads are stripped?

Help please?

There's a kinda-sorta related topic in the old thread
Another day another problem.....
but Mumu's's problem was that he couldn't remove his oil drain plug.

What caught my eye was the suggestion to drop the whole pan.  Maybe you'll get a better idea of what you're up against if you can see what's happening on the inside....

Thanks Kerry, I saw that (I searched before I asked)...I was just hoping there was a simpler solution.

I ran into the same problem with my old dirt bike.  The easiest and cheapest fix I found was simply removing the plug wrapping teflon tape around it.  FIXED THE LEAK!  all i did after that was replace the teflon tape after oil changes

Now THAT's the kind if idea I was looking for.  Thanks Rocket!  

My GS came with a cross threaded and leaking drain plug.  I used a 1/4" npt tap to make new threads and then just put a brass plug in it.  There is no surface to make a gasket type seal with but the plug is tapered so it seals well.  And yes, you do have to remove the pan so you can clean out ALL shavings.  I wouldn't shortcut on the drain plug as you need to remove it somewhat often to change the oil.  
Matt

Well, I have stripped more threads on my mountain bike than you could ever imagine. I finally came to my senses and bought a Helicoil kit. This is a kit that has taps a size larger than the desired thread, and a coil insert in order to bridge the difference in size back to the original thread. I got mine through a local auto parts store, and it's been a godsend since. Good Luck!