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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
|  Subject: Trans level plug stuck  Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:53 am | |
| I decided to change the trans oil. Looks untouched at 13K miles. Is this thing spot-welded at the factory? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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Bulldog9
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 498
Join date : 2016-05-14
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:44 am | |
| Give it a whack with a hammer straight on the face. Mine was super tight, I did this, and came right loose. Make sure you have a good allen key or socket that fits tight so as to not potentially strip the inside of the allen key hole. | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:12 am | |
| Thanks for the reply Bulldog. Still no love. Freeze spray? | |
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JohnA
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 721
Join date : 2015-01-13
Age : 67
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:26 am | |
| I remember mine being tough the first change. Yes give it a spray and get the proper tool. Maybe let it sit overnight if you can. | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:30 am | |
| Thanks John, I will let it sit. Multiple sprays of PB Blaster...
Probably oxidation glueing it in place.
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JohnA
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 721
Join date : 2015-01-13
Age : 67
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:45 am | |
| [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Something like this will give you some leverage. Good Luck. | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 12:56 pm | |
| That's a good looking bike John! Yeah, I've tried some of the tools I had lying around. Breaker bars and such like have stayed out of the fray... So far anyway. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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kiwi dave
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 735
Join date : 2014-04-23
Age : 76
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:09 pm | |
| I use a "Vessel" impact driver. That, and that large hammer you are showing will move the earth (or snap it off trying). The electric impact driver you also show is for smaller jobs. | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:14 pm | |
| Good looking bike Kiwi! The plug laughed at the 'lectric driver. Continue to spray and pray. | |
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kiwi dave
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 735
Join date : 2014-04-23
Age : 76
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:35 pm | |
| You can always extend your leverage by slipping an old fork stanchion over the end of your 1/2" drive. Don't do it with tools you might want to keep whole. I've used a piece of 1/2" square steel bar with a 90° bend close to the driver with success. | |
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beetle
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10046
Join date : 2013-09-30
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:56 pm | |
| --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:02 pm | |
| Yep, "Break-it" bar tomorrow... | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:31 am | |
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beetle
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10046
Join date : 2013-09-30
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:45 am | |
| --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ..[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].In GRiSO we trust! . | |
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ratso88
GRiSO Capo
Posts : 383
Join date : 2017-05-28
Age : 62
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:11 am | |
| Victory ! !
Makes a guy wonder what the last guy to install the plug was thinking. | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:46 am | |
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- Victory ! !
Makes a guy wonder what the last guy to install the plug was thinking. He was probably thinking about lunch in the Mandello cafeteria. Bike has 13K miles. I am the third owner.  | |
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eeyore
Grignapoco
Posts : 189
Join date : 2016-09-09
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:51 am | |
| - Bulldog9 wrote:
- Give it a whack with a hammer straight on the face. Mine was super tight, I did this, and came right loose. Make sure you have a good allen key or socket that fits tight so as to not potentially strip the inside of the allen key hole.
Would be interested in your feedback on the HD Shockproof gear oil. I used it in mine but it lost all the ‘feel’ to the point where it was difficult to believe it had fully engaged 1st. | |
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guzziownr
Nibbio
Posts : 613
Join date : 2013-12-23
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:10 pm | |
| I was expecting a big change. My '04 V11 Sport loved the stuff. The GRiSO seems indifferent, Slightly less clack on engagement. More of a click...
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eeyore
Grignapoco
Posts : 189
Join date : 2016-09-09
| | Subject: Re: Trans level plug stuck Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:13 am | |
| - guzziownr wrote:
- I was expecting a big change. My '04 V11 Sport loved the stuff. The GRiSO seems indifferent, Slightly less clack on engagement. More of a click...
Thanks for this information. | |
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