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<i>Thoroughly clean the drain plug seat, install a new gasket on it, and give the threads a light swipe of grease or anti-seize to prevent galling. Tighten the plug to the manufacturer's recommended torque (minus 10% to compensate for the lube). If you're not using a torque wrench, tighten it until it seats and then give it an additional quarter to a half turn.</i>
How to Change Your Motorcycle's Oil and Filter

 Thoroughly clean the drain plug seat, install a new gasket on it, and give the threads a light swipe of grease or anti-seize to prevent galling. Tighten the plug to the manufacturer's recommended torque (minus 10% to compensate for the lube). If you're not using a torque wrench, tighten it until it seats and then give it an additional quarter to a half turn.  View Related Article

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