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    I managed to safety wire my drain bolt shut until I can get the kit ready for the next oil change.
    This might be a good way to install your drain plug at 10ft lbs and not worry about it backing out. Wouldn't need any thread glue either. The bolt head was easier to drill on this bike than on my Suzuki GSXR's with the lightened aircraft grade hardware. Here was the bolt when I Went to pull it out to drill it for safety wiring..
    You can see the threads all came out with the bolt. I got several large pieces like this.


    Here it is after. Torqued to 10ft lbs and safety wired in place... until I can fix the threads with the time-sert.
    Now I think I'm gonna go through and safety wire the whole bike..

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    Is it a good idea to safety wire to the oil line like that? It would make me nervous about vibration, stainless wire and aluminum tubing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sewerman
    Is it a good idea to safety wire to the oil line like that?Â* It would make me nervous about vibration, stainless wire and aluminum tubing.
    Very good point, the aluminum will corrode when that gets wet.

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    Now I think I'm gonna go through and safety wire the whole bike..
    I like safety wire for critical fasteners myself, but just beware that if you plan on selling the bike (and getting top dollar for it) many buyers get nervous when they see safety wire because its normally an indication that the bike's done track time.

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    the aluminum will corrode when that gets wet
    not, I'm an aircraft mechanic and that is done more frequently than you think. Also feed the safety wire through plastic tubing where it will come into contact against the aluminum line and you'll be fine. You can also do the same where the safety wire may rub against any surface. 1/8" clear tubing / hose works just fine.



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