Hello,

Based in London and happy owner of a Buell XB12SX since 2010.

My mistake: I believe the plug was tighten too hard during the last oil change. I am pretty sure the thread is damaged, and I fear it may come with the plug next time I unscrew it.

The oil needs to be changed now and I am looking for a garage which could fit an insert (TIME-SERT 1/2 - 20 SAE Drain Plug).

I already have the insert kit and I prefer an insert to drilling and threading at a larger diameter or to any sort of Helicoil solution.

Could you recommend a garage in particular in London for such repairs?

I live nearby Jap and German Motorcycle in Bermondsey but don’t know whether they could assist.

Many thanks
Ben

any competent mechanic should be able to do that.
dont know the area sorry
good luck Ben
welcome to the forum

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IIRC the manual has the wrong torque setting in it.

edit - just looked in my old manual, it says 26-29 ft/lb, but I've scribbled 15 ft/lb MAX next to it

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