fun_on_the_sand Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I was draining the oil for the first time on my new banshee and when I tried to put the bolt back on I was using a torque wrench to make sure I would't over torque it. I wasn't applying a lot of force when I noticed that the treads on the crankcase had striped out. Have any of you guys ran into this problem before? Should I take my bike for the warranty? It is 1 month old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 never had it happen my self, but fixed enough of them. I;d take it back to see if they can get it covered under warrenty. who knows, it could have gotten boogered up at the factory. but most likely they will say,"Oops, should have let us do it for you" or " We can fix for you" and nail you for a bundle to tap and install a larger bolt or put in a heli-coil. if it don't work out at the stealership try this: http://www.atvconnection.com/editor/techtips/techtip21.htm done it a couple of times for other people and (knock on wood) them seem to be holding up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun_on_the_sand Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 If I want to install the insert my self, do I need to split the cases or can I do it without having to disassembly anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 just flip the quad on its side and you should be fine to drill/tap for your insert. but once youre done and happy with the way it works run a few quarts of cheap oil through the case to clean out the chips from the tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun_on_the_sand Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 just flip the quad on its side and you should be fine to drill/tap for your insert. but once youre done and happy with the way it works run a few quarts of cheap oil through the case to clean out the chips from the tap. 493221[/snapback] Is that eough to get all the metal chips out of the crank case? have you done this on your bike? ( Nice joke on the civil engineers, I started as a civil, but changed and graduated as mechanical ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 it should be. the best way i can think of doing it with out removing the engine from the frame is to lift the quad vetically so the chips fall directly to the floor when drilling and tapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I usually use a shop vac running to suck up the chips as I'm cutting and tapping. it always seem to get like 90-95% of the stuff so clean up was minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked98Shee Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 grease the grooves on the tap to keep most of the cuttings from going into the cases .... atleast thats how it's done for a stripped plug hole in a car engine, cause ya still have to tap the hole for the heli-coil. i would flush the cases until you're comfortable that its clean, lol i'd pour atleast a gallon through it or mebe even more lol, it's cheap insurance compared to splittin' cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun_on_the_sand Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Is there any gear or something close to the plug that I can damage when drilling and taping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Is there any gear or something close to the plug that I can damage when drilling and taping? 493351[/snapback] im not sure about that. just be REAL FUCKIN CAREFUL. lol. seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-540 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 they make self tapping oil plugs that dont have to be drilled or tapped. i did that to an old motorcycle and never had a problem after that. just make sure you start the plug straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) If It was me, I would split the cases then tap the hole, otherwise your going to get some shavings up in there... Maybe they will cause problems maybe they wont, there is no way to tell because you can't see them falling into the motor. I always put the drain plug in by hand then slowly snug it up. man that sucks! Get an aluminum/magnetic drain plug next time, it will likely strip out the plug before the cases. Edited March 28, 2006 by Justintoxicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun_on_the_sand Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Well, I called the dealership, they say they will take a look and call YAMAHA, I'm gonna take my bike tomorrow morning, and hope for the best. Get an aluminum/magnetic drain plug next time, it will likely strip out the plug before the cases. 493521[/snapback] Where can I get one of this plugs? I tried RockyMountain, they don't carry them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) Well, I called the dealership, they say they will take a look and call YAMAHA, I'm gonna take my bike tomorrow morning, and hope for the best.Where can I get one of this plugs? I tried RockyMountain, they don't carry them 493544[/snapback] Alot of places have them, try a local ATV shop. I believe both motoworld and Alba have them, thats where I got mine. Again it's not gauranteed to strip before your case, but since its aluminum it might, I know the head on mine strated to strip from losening the plug once when I did not have the socke on all the way. Since there is no filter for your tranny oil, magnetic drain plug pics up alot of shavings and will free up a passageway that allows oil to flow into the clutch area. Edited March 28, 2006 by Justintoxicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I use a needle style torque wrench after a near mishap like that. I don't have any advise on the plug, but if you have a click style torque wrench, I've had nothing but problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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