[zeus]

Hi everyone!
I'm new to the board. Wanted to say that I have been reading the message boards for the past few months and have gained very much valuable information from your posts.

I've had my m800 for about 7 months now. Already racked up over 7,000 miles. Proud to say that I have had zero problems as of yet (knock on wood). I can seriously say that I am addicted to my monster.

Ever since I have had the bike, the oil filler plug has been leaking ever so slightly. After a ride, I'll look down and notice a small trail leading from the filler to the bottom of the oil pan. Strange thing is that the filler plug is on as tight as I can get it.

It's noting major, but just enough to tick me off after I give her a good cleaning.
Just curious... Anyone experiencing similar problems?

Thanks,
Zeus

 

[RC51Mike]

I have a little seepage too. Cleaning the mating surfaces is about it. I don't know if a $$ anodized billet cap will do the trick

 

[Andrew_Cornett]

This is not really a problem, but if you really want it to stop you could use some teflon tape round the threads of the cap.

 

[asreeve]

my monster leaked oil from the plug also. i took it to the dealer, and they gave me a new plug...........no more leak.

 

[Speeddog]

..........just wipe it with a rage ever now and again.

Well, I think it's just as effective to remain calm while wiping it... ;D

The O-ring may be damaged, but mine seemed fine and it did seep a little. Try cleaning the area where it threads into the sidecover, and clean the cap and O-ring.

 

[Stu Pedaso]

I have the same problem. It is probably the o ring but I am too lazy to unscrew the cap to look at it. Hell- I dont even know if there IS an o ring in there. Its under warranty anyways- tell the dealer you want a new cap. this way you would have to rage on it. sorry had to do it Andrew, I get made fun of way too much on here. hmmm... maybe its because I make smart ASS pokes at everyone else.... :-/

 

[CRASH!]

Yeah, the comments on the threads are off base.

The threads hold the cap in, but the o-ring (green on mine) is the oil seal. Unless the threads are so bunged that the cap can't put any pressure on the o-ring, they ain't the problem.

I HATE the stock cap. Lousy molded half-assed, only partially threaded, piece of ****! Ya. Billet is better.

But anyway, you should be able to find a replacement o-ring at any decent hardware store (there ARE some left, aren't there?)

 

[CRASH!]

I didn't write "nuts."

 

[DucCrazed]

Not all Monsters have O-Rings. My doesn't and I remember reading another thread where this was discussed (sorry don't remember the thread). Mine does not leak. You may have a defective oil plug. Sounds weird I know. Take it to the dealer and have them replace it.

 

[hammer]

Get a new plug or don't worry about...it's not gonna hurt anything.

But don't, DON'T, use teflon tape on it! You take a chance of that stuff shedding when you remove/replace the plug and dropping in your oil reservior and migrating elsewhere.
Could = unnecessary problems. There's a reason there isn't teflon tape on the plug to begin with.

 

[markIV]

I'd be careful of hardware store o-rings too. Most are intended for plumbing use and I have had a few swell and disintegrate when exposed to hot oil. the oem green ring might be nitrile or some other material that is oil and heat resistant.

 

[zeus]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
Just ordered a billet plug from yoyodyne. They seemed to have the best deal around.

It should do the trick.

Zeus

 

[test-reg]

anybody remember when people thought teflon was good for your engine?

 

[Speeddog]

Yeah, in liquid form it shouldn't hurt anything, except maybe a wet clutch.

Little bits of teflon tape could plug up a small oil passage, that would be bad........