Help please, the drain plug no my 87 RTL keeps leaking, casings look fine as does the thread on the bolt, surfacings look clean and un-tarnished as does the rubber gaskit on the inside of the bolt ??? Any ideas !

Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Gaff.

Wrap the plug with a little teflon tape or plumber tape and re-install it , the leak should be cured.........D

My old girl did the same, all looked fine!! it's the oring that needs replacing and don't overthighten.

Also, the oring is common to many models, as is the drain plug, new XR's have the same drain plug

Edited December 23, 200322 yr by ishy

Thanks for the advice guys, i'll try D.Sileo's approach first (just to get me through my 1st trial on an RTL, i'll keep you posted), then look into Ishy's answer when Christmas is over.

Thanks again.

Gaff.

Just to let you know that the bike was okay for the week-end and that the "Plumber Tape" worked a treat with no leak at all. Now all i need to do is sort out a new drain-plug and O'ring when able to.

Thanks again.

Gaff.