Oversized Drain Plug to long

[peterpressure]

So I came out to my bike this AM and my stripped drain plug was leaking pretty bad, nice little puddle.

So I went and got a M14 - 1.50 Oversized Drain Plug. It was a bit longer than my stock plug, and I do not have a grinding tool here with me to shave it down. I installed it and it really stopped my leak and fit in perfect and snug. Should I be concerned? If it is 1-2 cm. longer than the stock one is it going to touch anything inside?

I will remove my pan in a few weeks and figure out a better long term solution, but is it ok to ride?

[Billy Ricks]

I don't recall if the extra length was going to cause any interference or not in my case. I didn't want to take any chances so I ground it down.

[SqDancerLynn1]

It should be fine

[psyguy]

the longer plug wont touch anything but i would be concerned about the oil thats going to remain at the bottom of the pan at the oil change

[chef1366]

the longer plug wont touch anything but i would be concerned about the oil thats going to remain at the bottom of the pan at the oil change

I don't think he used an insert.

[psyguy]

I don't think he used an insert.

in which case i think he should have no issues

[peterpressure]

No insert! Thanks guys!!

[bwringer]

For future reference, the "normal" drain plug thread diameter and pitch is 14mm X 1.25mm, not 14 X 1.5.

This is the same thread size as a spark plug, so it's pretty easy to find inserts if you ever want to remove the drain pan and have it fixed right. Just don't fart around with a HeliCoil -- have a shop install a solid insert. (It's cheaper to have a good shop install an insert than to buy the kit to DIY.)

Since the threads on yours were boogered up anyway, the 14 X 1.5 won't do any harm. If it's working for you, ride on!

It would have to be realllllly long to hit anything.

[peterpressure]

For future reference, the "normal" drain plug thread diameter and pitch is 14mm X 1.25mm, not 14 X 1.5.

This is the same thread size as a spark plug, so it's pretty easy to find inserts if you ever want to remove the drain pan and have it fixed right. Just don't fart around with a HeliCoil -- have a shop install a solid insert. (It's cheaper to have a good shop install an insert than to buy the kit to DIY.)

Since the threads on yours were boogered up anyway, the 14 X 1.5 won't do any harm. If it's working for you, ride on!

It would have to be realllllly long to hit anything.

Great, I looked for 1.25 pitch, but 1.5 is really the only one you'll find at a part shop around these parts..

[seuadr]

For future reference, the "normal" drain plug thread diameter and pitch is 14mm X 1.25mm, not 14 X 1.5.

This is the same thread size as a spark plug, so it's pretty easy to find inserts if you ever want to remove the drain pan and have it fixed right. Just don't fart around with a HeliCoil -- have a shop install a solid insert. (It's cheaper to have a good shop install an insert than to buy the kit to DIY.)

Since the threads on yours were boogered up anyway, the 14 X 1.5 won't do any harm. If it's working for you, ride on!

It would have to be realllllly long to hit anything.

so a spark plug thread chaser would work to clean threads on the oil pan, if so, good to know...

[doctorgonzo]

I thought they were the same... so a 14mm spark plug thread chase can be used on a drain plug as well. Good info.