oil plug rounded - any ideas?

[rubyhorse2]

why is it the simplest of jobs become utter nitemares.

Went to change the oil this weekend and guess what...oil plug is totally mullered. Why do people do this? to make matters worse access to the plug is a total nitemare, with the exhaust system being about 15mm below the plug, cant even get a socket on it.

I've ordered a new plug just need to somehow get this one off, any ideas?
tried molegrips, cant get in to weld anything to it or cut a groove.

The thought of removing the whole exhaust system just to get to this is not a pleasant one.

[WD Forte]

The reason the plug head is chewed is probably due to it being a sod to get at.
Chinese bike?
Typical
bloody typical
Shoulda got a jap one, people never have probs with jap bikes
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[P.]

Suck it out with a syringe, refill. use the filler hole.

[Rogerborg]

Use a pump to suck out the old oil, hand pumps are under £10 from eBay. If you can get the tube to the bottom of the sump you should get most of the oil out.
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[tom_e]

https://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/maUXaNrtp0FLSTpycbGvicg.jpg something like them? Should be able to get a decent grip and you've got some leverage.

[J4mes]

[rubyhorse2]

sorry its a ktm superduke

think i am going to give up and take to a garage and see if they can get to it. no doubt £££ in labour time if they have to remove exhaust system etc.

new one is ordered already.

want to get it sorted for next time, but cheers for the ideas on sucking the oil out, possibility i suppose.

[Rogerborg]

[J4mes]

Yes it does seem to be the way forward!

[chris-red]

https://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/super-wrench-4-piece-set.jpg



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[MCN]

You could take it to a welder and weld a nut on.
Put the bike upside down on it's seat and bars. Easy job to get at the drain plug in that position too.

Drain plugs are put on tight because, 'if the oil comes out it is serious'.

They are put on too tight by the sort of folk who should be refused free access to tools.
Unless it's a hacksaw to cut their tamperfering fingers off with.
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[Polarbear]

What about

https://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1kEk9JpXXXXayXFXXq6xXFXXXK/3pcs-1set-ETC-200MO-Universal-Grip-Socket-Wrench-Spanner-Power-Drill-Adapter-Hand-Tool-TV-Products.jpg

I have had joy with these when the nut/stud is pretty fucked.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003AMXVKG/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002GZFGGU&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=KD5W42BD9C1EG0FASGEN
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[Beehive Bedlam]

I would just remove the exhaust system and try one of these if there's enough space.

https://cdn.toolstation.com/images/141020-UK/800/81815.jpg

[Snowdonia Rider]

[BTTD]

I'm agreeing with the pump it out suggestions.
You'll get the oil changed, which is all the drain plug is doing for you anyway, and save yourself the massive ball ache of possibly fucking your sump up.

Failing that God.i suggestion might be worth a punt.

Edit: Screwfix do an Erbuaer brand version, reviews suggest it'll work.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-bolt-nut-remover-set-6-pieces/6083D?kpid=6083D&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Tools-_-Shopping%20-%20Tools&gclid=CL-hk4K738wCFfAy0wodNoUGIA

[anthony_r6]

I've had a lot of success with Beta damaged nuts sockets.

https://www.teng.co.uk/014280008-014280027-beta-pullers-for-damaged-nuts-with-square-drive.html
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[recman]

Googling images of the superduke's oil drain plug suggests there indeed may not be enough room to use a socket on a ratchet but have you considered using one of the abovementioned rounded socket removal solutions with an extension bar?

[Hong Kong Phooey]

Irwin bolt grips never let me down, even refitted chewed up sump nut before now coz I know it's coming off again with these bad boys

[Jmh600]

Those Irwin sockets (or turbo sockets as we call them) are fantastic..... I use mine with an impact gun all the time. Saved my ass
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[Hong Kong Phooey]

The Irwin bolt grips you can get a spanner over the end, that is if you can get the socket on without a ratchet getting in the way.

[rubyhorse2]

going to call in to the local bike garage and see what he says, i'd much rather get it off and put the new one on, but if it aint looking good then its the pump option.

i hate plebs who **** bolt heads up...arhghgh

[fatjames]

[Islander]

+1 for the Irwin extractors. They've worked for me a number of times.