Teflon tape?

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Sep 23, 2011 | 07:59 PM

av ultra

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Teflon tape?

I just did my bikes second service (first one was done by dealer) and noticed teflon tape on the drain plugs, did my bike come from the factory like this or is it something extra the dealer did?

Sep 23, 2011 | 08:03 PM

speedwaysteve

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I think from the factory they use a liquid teflon,i always use it on the primary plug

Sep 23, 2011 | 08:11 PM

Lone Rambler

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Yes they come from the factory with it on the threads. i have done all my service work & it was there the first time off.

Sep 23, 2011 | 08:30 PM

fabrik8r

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Why would they even bother with an o-ring sealing plug if they are just going to use thread sealant on it anyway, they should have just used a pipe plug and saved a few more pennies on production.

Sep 23, 2011 | 08:36 PM

DPete

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No reason the Oring won't do it, that's what it's for

Sep 23, 2011 | 09:01 PM

Dionicio

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My dealer put Pipe Dope on at the 1K service. I cleaned it off when I did the next service. Have'nt used it again. 37K and no leaks.

Sep 23, 2011 | 09:02 PM

mkguitar

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I use teflon so as to not deform the o ring- I got some in a drawer, but why swap 'em out if we don't have to.

also I've never worn out the threads on a drain-- and don't want to by over-tightening--- I keep my stuff a long time.

Mike

Last edited by mkguitar; Sep 23, 2011 at 09:06 PM.