Worn out engine oil Bolt..help..

[paulc]

In a pinch you can use a spark plug

[GSPD750]

Wow, this site is super fast with help replies..Its like a 24hr XRV helpdesk. Cool!
Thanx a lot guys. Already mailed my enquiry..will update post once problem rectified.

Sorry...but I find it odd you can't source a bolt in a city of 5 million people with close to a dozen Honda dealers. It does not even have to be made by Honda. It's only a 14 mm drain plug. Don't forget the gasket.

Local business results for honda motorcycle dealers near Singapore

[dakarolin]

Went down a honda dealer and they didnt have stock..Asked em for other alternative and the ol' man said he had no idea..rolled eyes & walked away.
Went down to few neighbourhood bike shops and all the mechs said in a typical
Asian answer "This One No Stock, Old Bike, Very Hard To Find"..urgh. Some even asked me to change the whole engine oil reservoir as they dun sell it separately. Ridiculous!
Wemoto & Davidsilvers have bolts in stock but yet to get back to me bout
the shipping cost...
Its not comfortable to ride when u know something is wrong...sigh..it has to be a silly small bolt..

[GSPD750]

Went down a honda dealer and they didnt have stock..Asked em for other alternative and the ol' man said he had no idea..rolled eyes & walked away.
Went down to few neighbourhood bike shops and all the mechs said in a typical
Asian answer "This One No Stock, Old Bike, Very Hard To Find"..urgh. Some even asked me to change the whole engine oil reservoir as they dun sell it separately. Ridiculous!
Wemoto & Davidsilvers have bolts in stock but yet to get back to me bout
the shipping cost...
Its not comfortable to ride when u know something is wrong...sigh..it has to be a silly small bolt..

I feel your frustration. Here in the West we take so much for granted.

You could check around and try to find an automotive style. We know it's a 14 mm but I'm not sure of the thread pitch. I would assume it's 14 mm X 1.5 thread pitch. Sure way to find out is to remove it and measure the threads with a proper thread gauge. Most mechanics have one of these gauges in their tool box. Check the following link for some ideas.

OE Oil Drain Plugs and Washers for cars, trucks and industrial applications. (Full coverage, including oversize, piggybacks, specials, magnetic and washers to match)

[dakarolin]

Thanx Gspd..Ordered thru e-bay..very cheap. Hopefully its the same size. Now, time to hunt for new set of proper tools..

I appreciate it everyone!

[paulc]

Cant you get a nut and weld it onto the bolt,it will work untill you get a proper sump plug

[dakarolin]

Tats a good idea paulc. I'll definitely do dat if I'm on a tour. For now, the oil sump bolt is holding fine only dat I foresee difficulties in opening it during my next oil change.

Ordered a magnetic Oil sump bolt & washer thru dis site too..looks good and cheap.

MAGNETIC SUMP PLUGS & K&N OIL FILTER KITS