GS1100G Drain Plug Washer

[Supercub]

I changed my oil on my GS and I didnt see a washer under the plug. The plug is electro plated yellow in color and has a shiny steel washer like feature stuck onto the plug. It looks like two thin layers of steel. I couldnt get it off using a utility knife or putty knife. Is the shiny steel feature a non removable sealing washer, or is mine just stuck in place from being compressed?

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Yours is just stuck. I have, on occasion had to carefully use a dremel with a cut-off wheel to get the old crush washer off the bolt. These washer/gaskets are single-use.

 

[Nessism]

Yes, single use...according to the service manual. That said, I reuse those things at least half a dozen times and have never had a leak.

 

[Supercub]

Thanks for the replies. It hasn't leaked overnight, but next change I will see if I can remove it and replace it. I could put it in a collet on a lathe and cut it down enough to pull it out.

 

[rphillips]

Wondering, Does anyone replace them at every oil change? I never replace them till I see a leak, which is almost never.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

For the pennies that they cost, I see no reason not to.

 

[eil]

I measured the bolt and bought a big box of them off fleabay or the jungle site. I don't have the size handy, but it's a very common size meaning a lifetime supply to have on-hand is pretty cheap.

 

[rphillips]

Naw, Nothing to do with cost, just never saw a need.

 

[Grimly]

Wondering, Does anyone replace them at every oil change? I never replace them till I see a leak, which is almost never.

I only replace them if I have several spare ones to hand. Many times I've re-used the old one and never had a problem.
However, I noticed a couple of times it took very little hand pressure to loosen the drain plug, so I've been pro-active by putting a smear of sealant on the drain plug threads.
I could always wire it, but that's a pita.