Gear oil plug...!

[StrkVRD24]

Hello Everyone,
New member here. I purchased a new Stark from a local dealer. Went to perform the break-in oil change and after removing the skid plate and taking a peek at the plug.....I saw that it is obviously marred. Apparently, it has been over tightened in the factory. I got my flashlight and glasses because I literally couldn't believe what I was seeing. The torx bit won't even bite with fingertip pressure. I know extraction is my only option. Hoping for the most up-to-date effective/safest extrication method you guys have come up with? Any advice is much appreciated in advance Thank you.

 

[AL_V]

Hello Everyone,
New member here. I purchased a new Stark from a local dealer. Went to perform the break-in oil change and after removing the skid plate and taking a peek at the plug.....I saw that it is obviously marred. Apparently, it has been over tightened in the factory. I got my flashlight and glasses because I literally couldn't believe what I was seeing. The torx bit won't even bite with fingertip pressure. I know extraction is my only option. Hoping for the most up-to-date effective/safest extrication method you guys have come up with? Any advice is much appreciated in advance Thank you.

I would send that photo to Stark, they should send you the new redesigned plug with an external hex.
See this thread:

Varg - Gear Oil Change

Has anyone changed their gear oil yet? I just added SAE 75W90 MOTUL approved from Stark (asked prior) and noticed the old fluid had a very silver metallic color and burnt smell to it. Has anyone experienced this? No issues with the bike, this is more informational and curious if anyone has...

electricdirtriders.com

OH, and welcome, this forum is the best place I have found for Stark Varg info.

 

[StrkVRD24]

I would send that photo to Stark, they should send you the new redesigned plug with an external hex.
See this thread:

Varg - Gear Oil Change

Has anyone changed their gear oil yet? I just added SAE 75W90 MOTUL approved from Stark (asked prior) and noticed the old fluid had a very silver metallic color and burnt smell to it. Has anyone experienced this? No issues with the bike, this is more informational and curious if anyone has...

electricdirtriders.com

OH, and welcome, this forum is the best place I have found for Stark Varg inf

I would send that photo to Stark, they should send you the new redesigned plug with an external hex.
See this thread:

Varg - Gear Oil Change

Has anyone changed their gear oil yet? I just added SAE 75W90 MOTUL approved from Stark (asked prior) and noticed the old fluid had a very silver metallic color and burnt smell to it. Has anyone experienced this? No issues with the bike, this is more informational and curious if anyone has...

electricdirtriders.com

OH, and welcome, this forum is the best place I have found for Stark Varg info.

Thanks, I had the email and photo sent within 5 minutes of dropping the skid plate. The plug is in route they were quick to respond. I'm just trying to formulate the game plan for the obvious.

 

[AL_V]

Thanks, I had the email and photo sent within 5 minutes of dropping the skid plate. The plug is in route they were quick to respond. I'm just trying to formulate the game plan for the obvious.

That thread is a bit long, but there are photos and advice from folks who had to use a chisel or other extraction methods.

 

[happyinmotion]

When mine stripped, I filed the sides of the bolt head to give me two parallel surfaces, then used a spanner to undo it.

If that didn't work, my next plan was to file it into a hex so I could undo it with a six-point socket.

You can cut a slot in the face of the bolt and use a screwdriver or chisel, but applying force to the sides of the bolt head will let you use more force.

 

[StrkVRD24]

Thank you! I just received the newer style plug, going to do the extraction it tomorrow this weekend.

 

[StrkVRD24]

Has anyone tried using an EZ Out, if it worked what size?

 

[AL_V]

Has anyone tried using an EZ Out, if it worked what size?

the size that fits
Honestly, unless you drill it through first, an ez out is probably not going to work since it looks like they torqued the out of it.
I would use a hammer and punch, or cut a slot with a cut off wheel.
That other thread has methods from folks who have successfully extracted theirs.
Good luck, and it's great that you already got the correct replacements!

 

[StrkVRD24]

Roger that, I'm going to try to flatten two sides and hit it with a wrench or vise grips first

 

[StrkVRD24]

Update,
Trusty old vice grips and a little bit of heat. I was actually surprised on how easily it came loose