It's an R850R.
The last two oil changes - i noticed the sump bolt didn't 'Feel Right' - some little resistance to turning as i screwed it in and it got tighter.
Although i saw no damage to the bolt threads or swarf in them - I'm worried that the sump thread may be damaged...
Would there be any potential for catastrophe taking this oil line off and draining the engine oil from here?
I'm thinking along the lines of something (possibly?) being connected to the other side or getting air locks in the oil feed or some other reason this is not a good idea .
Getting it helicoiled or using a Timesert is a PITA and expensive for a job i only think might need doing.
I know these are dumb questions - it's why i'm asking the assembled "wise men" for advice.
Thanks in advance.
The last two oil changes - i noticed the sump bolt didn't 'Feel Right' - some little resistance to turning as i screwed it in and it got tighter.
Although i saw no damage to the bolt threads or swarf in them - I'm worried that the sump thread may be damaged...
Would there be any potential for catastrophe taking this oil line off and draining the engine oil from here?
I'm thinking along the lines of something (possibly?) being connected to the other side or getting air locks in the oil feed or some other reason this is not a good idea .
Getting it helicoiled or using a Timesert is a PITA and expensive for a job i only think might need doing.
I know these are dumb questions - it's why i'm asking the assembled "wise men" for advice.
Thanks in advance.