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peter_s

I decided the only way to learn about my bike is to slowly start working on it, so to that end an oil change seemed like a good first step.

In my Haynes manual for my Bonnie, it says there is a sealing washer that sits under the drain plug bolt. This washer it says, must be changed when you change the oil.

I ordered oil, a filter and the washer from my dealer but now have misplaced the washer. I wanted to change the oil today, can I reuse the old washer, or will it not seat now and leak? Could I just use any new washer that is similar in thickness? Is this washer a big deal?


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dkreidel

just clean it well and flip it over so the plug of the washer side will now be against the sump. I'm going to to do exactly the same thing in about an hour. Next oil change buy a couple of the washers and put them in a good place - haha!

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rodburner

You can get them at any auto parts store. They are 1/2" or 12mm,which ever they carry.

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Normandy

You can re-use it if it is not cracked, remember to tighten the plug properly as there is not the same "crush" with the used washer.

2112

They are crush washers meant for one time use.
However they are common on a lot of bikes and I have used them more than once without replacing them and had
no drips...maybe I've always been lucky.

The poster that mentioned fliping them over, that sounds like a good idea.

doogin

I reused the crush washer. No problems.

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mecscc

use the old one if it is not completely smashed. If you don't overtighten the drain plug you can use the washer several times. And there is no need to tighten it too tight. Bring it to snug and then give it a reasonable tug and forget it.

Monte

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CAPTDON

I lost the new one @ the 500 mi mark I am still using the one that came new w/ the bike. No drips!!

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newbonne

The drain plug washer is aluminum, instead of copper. It is best to replace it after 2 or 3 changes, as it does work harden with use. As an interesting aside, the oil drain plug washer for a Honda car (Accord, Civic, CR V, etc.) is an exact interchange with the Triumph washer.

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