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[QUOTE="JasonJ, post: 1417932, member: 23758"] Lock-tite works ok as long as the surfaces are CLEAN as in no oil and you have some threads left. Be advised to the color code of the Lock-tite, I would use yellow or red on this issue. It's hard to trust that on a dirt bike drain screw since it needs to be a heat/ water tight seal and as a wack to the bottom of the bike can cause a failure and there is less than 2 qrt's of oil on that motor. I would advise tapping the hole out the the next fine thread size. That's a nice new bike, no reason to wipe it out over a $60 tap and die kit / bolt ( if you buy the tap kit). Those drain plug bolts are a fine thread in a very shallow hole. Many o people have striped them out. Best advise is to HAND tighten the bolt until you SEE the washer get tight. I know its hard since the bolt is in a recessed hole but I just use the socket with the extension in my hand to thread it in. I think the torque on that bolt is like 36 INCH lbs. Meaning about 1/4 - 3/8 turn past hand tight with a 1/4" ratchet. If your using a 3/8" ratchet hold the head in your palm (I know your good at that!) and watch for that 1/4 to 3/8 turn so you don't over tweek it. Remember, you can always make it tighter if it leaks! You can not un strip the threads. [/QUOTE]
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