G2 Sump Plug/s

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smudge78
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G2 Sump Plug/s

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Regarding the frame/pan underneath where the plugs are can it be removed safely without compromising the rest of the bike as I need to clean the excess oil from it when I renew the plugs as I believe these are causing the oil leak that I posted earlier. Going through the information I have there doesn't appear much detail on the frame itself, I don't want to dismantle the pan and have a disaster on my hands, thanks in anticipation of some help.
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Re: G2 Sump Plug/s

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In the bottom frame section there should be a hole for each plug giving access for a socket or tube spanner to enable removal without disturbing the frame. Unless you've taken the engine out I wouldn't take it off. All that leaked oil will keep it from rusting.
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Many thanks Janet, you might have saved me from doing something disastrous! :oops:
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yes, don't touch that bottom tray unless you have to. The only reason to disturb it and then it is only to swivel it down, is to change the centre stand return spring a precarious job so leave well alone and as has been said, it is not necessary for the job you want to do.
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Thanks oz, as a senior citizen beginner all your information is invaluable to me, I'm in the process of getting a Jack to hoist the bike to a more workable level, still deciding what's best for the limited space I have. Anyway life's a journey and it's all part of growing up! :beer:
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Just looking at your profile John, you are not that far from me Southend to Billericay what about 12 miles? maybe one day when I have a free day I can pop up have a chat and offer any advice I can?

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Thanks Paul, msg on way!
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On the off chance does anyone know the part numbers for both drain plugs and washers, just spent most of the afternoon looking at parts lists to no avail! I will phone spares tomorrow if I draw a blank and see if they can help! :cry:
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smudge78 wrote:On the off chance does anyone know the part numbers for both drain plugs and washers, just spent most of the afternoon looking at parts lists to no avail! I will phone spares tomorrow if I draw a blank and see if they can help! :cry:
042201 for the rearmost (magnetic plug) and 042160 for the front(oil tank) drain plug.. the washers are 042186 and are listed as the same for each plug.

Paul BTW John no msg as yet?
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The parts service don't stock any of the parts mentioned but if the thread is a 1/4" BSP then these may be a suitable alternative Pt No. 707351 Dowty washer or if it's 3/8 then this is the number Pt No. 900200D
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