Oil drain plug size RPS 250

BMF · 03-12-2018, 05:49 PM

I was just completing my first oil change on my RPS hawk 250 and whomever assembled the bike stripped out the oil plug. Does anyone happen to know the size of the plug? Only 2 miles on it =/

I am looking at one these to see if ti will fix my problem.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0O9KJ0...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Any help is appreciated.

letsride · 03-12-2018, 08:14 PM

Is the threads in the engine stripped? Or is it just the plug that is stripped?

shanesaw · 03-12-2018, 09:51 PM

I would imagine that the dealer you purchased it from would be willing to send you a replacement plug.

BMF · 03-13-2018, 09:55 AM

I am having the worst luck getting any contact back from the people I purchased the bike from. I am missing a package, no response for my MCO request and a stripped plug.

Not sure what to do but not the best way to start out. I am glad I did an oil change after 2 miles. I was surprised at the amount of metal slivers in the oil and how dirty it was.

I believe the plug is just stripped. I think the bolt I need is a 12mm x 1.5 x 14mm? Getting a new one is no issue but verifying I am getting the right one would be helpful.

2LZ · 03-13-2018, 10:54 AM

Is it this or the smaller one in the bottom?

https://www.amazon.com/FILTER-SCOOTE...oil+drain+plug

If it's the smaller one in the bottom, this one may work. Many are the same plug from bike to bike or quad.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Oi...wAAOSw3yxZmjCb

BMF · 03-13-2018, 11:05 AM

The second link you posted is what I need. The drain plug screws in ok until you get to the end then it just starts spinning. When i remove the plug it appears the threads closest to the washer are gone. This is usually typical of someone using a torque wrench to put the bolt on. Only 18lbs of torque is need.

For the time being I added a rubber washer and pipe tape thread to prevent any leaks until I can replace it.

BMF · 03-13-2018, 11:11 AM

Found this guy on Amazon. Should do the trick. Thanks for your help! I am doing a full LED upgrade also. Can't wait to drive this bike.

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Ano...B125%2Bcc&th=1

2LZ · 03-13-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BMF

For the time being I added a rubber washer and pipe tape thread to prevent any leaks until I can replace it.

Nothing more irritating than someone who thinks they have to put both feet on the bike to tighten a bolt.

Good call on the o-ring and pipe tape. Whatever works! :-)
Next oil change, take a good look up inside the hole with a flashlight and see if the threads are good all the way up in the case. Hopefully someone didn't mung them up.

I stripped the drain hole on an ancient Yamaha 80 when I was a kid. Got the proper sized self-tapper and washer from a hardware store. Wept a little but I rode that bike to death. It wasn't a big deal. Even all the Japanese bikes leaked like hell back then.

03-12-2018, 05:49 PM	#1
BMF Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	Oil drain plug size RPS 250 I was just completing my first oil change on my RPS hawk 250 and whomever assembled the bike stripped out the oil plug. Does anyone happen to know the size of the plug? Only 2 miles on it =/ I am looking at one these to see if ti will fix my problem. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0O9KJ0...v_ov_lig_dp_it Any help is appreciated.
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03-12-2018, 08:14 PM	#2
letsride Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 840	Is the threads in the engine stripped? Or is it just the plug that is stripped? __________________ My Stable- 2022 Lifan KPX250 , 2023 Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1992 Honda GL1500 Goldwing, SSR 70 Auto, Kymco Mongoose 90, Honda Four Trax 300
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03-13-2018, 10:54 AM	#5
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Is it this or the smaller one in the bottom? https://www.amazon.com/FILTER-SCOOTE...oil+drain+plug If it's the smaller one in the bottom, this one may work. Many are the same plug from bike to bike or quad. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Oi...wAAOSw3yxZmjCb __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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03-12-2018, 09:51 PM	#3
shanesaw Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 16	I would imagine that the dealer you purchased it from would be willing to send you a replacement plug.
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03-13-2018, 09:55 AM	#4
BMF Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	I am having the worst luck getting any contact back from the people I purchased the bike from. I am missing a package, no response for my MCO request and a stripped plug. Not sure what to do but not the best way to start out. I am glad I did an oil change after 2 miles. I was surprised at the amount of metal slivers in the oil and how dirty it was. I believe the plug is just stripped. I think the bolt I need is a 12mm x 1.5 x 14mm? Getting a new one is no issue but verifying I am getting the right one would be helpful.
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03-13-2018, 11:05 AM	#6
BMF Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	The second link you posted is what I need. The drain plug screws in ok until you get to the end then it just starts spinning. When i remove the plug it appears the threads closest to the washer are gone. This is usually typical of someone using a torque wrench to put the bolt on. Only 18lbs of torque is need. For the time being I added a rubber washer and pipe tape thread to prevent any leaks until I can replace it.
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03-13-2018, 11:11 AM	#7
BMF Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	Found this guy on Amazon. Should do the trick. Thanks for your help! I am doing a full LED upgrade also. Can't wait to drive this bike. https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Ano...B125%2Bcc&th=1
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