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GS1000 oil drain plag metric size?

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Did a search and didn't find anything conclusive on this question....

What is the metric size of the threaded portion of the oil drain plug on a GS1000? Is it 14mm x 1.25 thead pitch or 14 mm x 1.5 thread pitch?

Thanks!
 
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Fark, just realized there's a typo in the thread title, sorry 'bout that... :o
 
rapidray said:
They are 14x1.25. To test this answer, screw in a spark plug! Ray.
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Yup!

And since it matches a common spark plug thread size, it's very easy to find thread repair inserts. I prefer a solid insert, not a Helicoil.
 
bwringer said:
Yup!

And since it matches a common spark plug thread size, it's very easy to find thread repair inserts. I prefer a solid insert, not a Helicoil.
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Thanks for the help RapidRay and bwringer. Fortunately the hole isn't stripped. I just ordered one of these digital oil temp gauges which has a sensor that replaces the stock oil drain plug so knowing the metric size and pitch of the plug is very helpful.

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Ooh, that's neat! You're really running out of things to do to that bike, huh? :D


Be sure to post your findings here -- how hot does the oil get under various conditions, etc. Graphs, charts, diagrams... we want it all.
 
bought a 83 gs750e years ago..
it had five spark plugs.
can you guess where the 5th one was ?:rolleyes:
 
80gs1000, I have an extra plug for an 850 g 1980. If it fits and you want to, you can have it. You will need the washer though
 
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