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JC Zalog
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I went to change the oil in my '78 R100/7.  The drain plug will not come loose and now it feels like I'm striping the hex hole.  What can I do to get the drain plug out?  I've changed the oil many times in the past with no incident.  I'm ordering a new drain plug to replace when I get this one off.

 
Posted : 07/30/2022 12:45
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Richard W
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Hammer and punch. Have a new plug and seal ready to install.

From now on use only the correct size metric hex SOCKET wrench on a pull handle to change the oil.

Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.

 
Posted : 07/31/2022 07:24

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