GS650GL stripped oil drain bolt thread

[Cmarino]

I see that there's a pinned discussion about this, but I didn't actually see any details about how to go about fixing this. The bolt goes from tight to slightly loose, as if its about to come out, but then it goes back to being tight and the bolt doesn't actually move at all. Is there anything I can do about this? Or do I have to go any buy a whole new oil pan?
Thanks

[Cmarino]

I see that there are the thread repair kits, but I can't even get my bolt out. How can i go about this?

[fastbysuzuki]

Get a thin screwdriver and work it gently under preferably between the washer and the bolt head so you are applying pressure whilst turning the screw/ bolt out.
Once you have it out you need to have it helicoiled should not cost much.
There are outher fixes but the above is the better fix other than a good second hand sump

[Redman]

I have seen discussions of a couple options to the crossthreaded oil drain plug.
- oversize plug that is meant to make new threads
- insert that reguires some machining/drilling to install
- get a salvage pan (really isnt a pan, but that is what is often called)

Also
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stripped oil drain bolt thread

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Is that a pun?