does anyone produce one that will fit a 2006 yz250? all I have found will only fit up to 2004. thanks in advance.
magnetic drain plug for yz250
Started by
Motomofo1
, Jun 10 2007 03:39 PM
10 replies to this topic
Posted 10 June 2007 - 03:52 PM
Its the same plug. The drain plug has not changed since before 1996.
I have ran one on my yz 250 since day one. I have never had anything stick to the magnets other than small, dust-like pieces.
Still, not a bad idea to run one.
I have ran one on my yz 250 since day one. I have never had anything stick to the magnets other than small, dust-like pieces.
Still, not a bad idea to run one.
Posted 10 June 2007 - 04:21 PM
i hate em.. wont run them anymore... they are hollow.. and after a few months of torquing, they will bend/twist and snap.. ive gone through 2.. im tired of it..
Posted 10 June 2007 - 05:11 PM
Dirtkid, your are putting them in too tight. They go up against a soft crush washer that does the work. To make them tight enough to twist is putting your case in harms way.
I am also thinking it may be better to have a slightly weak bolt that breaks before the case does...
I am also thinking it may be better to have a slightly weak bolt that breaks before the case does...
Posted 10 June 2007 - 05:17 PM
thanks for the reply, RCannon. oddly enough, yamaha has a different part number listed for the stock drain plugs between the 2004 and 2006 models? I guess there is some sort of small, minor difference that does not effect the fitment. thanks again!
Posted 10 June 2007 - 05:22 PM
Yamaha has two sizes. Make sure the one you get does not fit the ttr 50. It, and some of the others are different...
Posted 10 June 2007 - 05:30 PM
good to know. i desperately need a new drain plug, so i guess i will just order a stocker in the meantime just to be sure it will work. thanks again.
Posted 13 July 2012 - 12:45 AM
I'm going to buy a magnetic drain plug, but as stated above I can only find up to '04. Is there any difference from '04 an up to '09 (which i have).
A bit confusing above
A bit confusing above
Posted 13 July 2012 - 06:01 AM
It is confusing...sorry. The 2004 model will be fine. The part number probably did change, but the plug did not.
Posted 13 July 2012 - 02:42 PM
And just to add some more fun to this topic, I have heard of YZ owners using Honda drain bolts. 
The Honda bolts use a very generous 17mm hex head which is far more durable than the - what is it, 14mm? that Yamaha uses.
At one point I was going to swap to a Honda drain bolt, then I learned not to over-torque the YZ stocker and everything has been fine since then.
The Honda bolts use a very generous 17mm hex head which is far more durable than the - what is it, 14mm? that Yamaha uses.
At one point I was going to swap to a Honda drain bolt, then I learned not to over-torque the YZ stocker and everything has been fine since then.
