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02-16-2011, 07:02 AM
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I've wondered about this for some time (every time I change my oil).
I got a 08 300 and on the bottom of the engine cases there are two allen bolts . One towards the rear of the bike (oil drain plug) and another towards the front of the bike . I couldn't find anything in the manual about this front bolt. Does anybody know what its for ? and should I ever unscrew it? Sorry to sound so stupid. 
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02-16-2011, 07:28 AM
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It is a drain for the engine. Just in case you drown the thing out. You can simply remove this plug and let the water out the bottom (or gas). Much less hassle than pulling the spark plug and kicking.
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Mike Sheetz OMRA #21AA What will I be riding next? Christini GG 300? '15 KTM 300 XC-W '08 EC 250 (Gone to new happy owner) Gran Prix Cycle LTR Suspension RB-Designs
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02-16-2011, 07:30 AM
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Thanks John. BTW were going to the farm this Fri , supposed to be 67 degrees or so . If you can get away from work your welcome to come.
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02-16-2011, 08:13 AM
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Must have been typing the same time I was.
Thanks Mike , Should you ever remove it to just do normal oil changes ?Or is it not neccessary. I've never drowned my bike ,but the other day when I drained my oil it was a olive color . Not what I was expecting.
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02-16-2011, 08:44 AM
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Might have been good over some
Pasta with a little grated cheese.
That bolt is pretty cool for us U-Boat commanders- I've dumped my bike in rivers where it's completely under water- that bolt would be nice to have.
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#7
02-16-2011, 09:10 AM
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no, that's where they add the horsepower before the bikes leave the factory. Don't take it out unless you have a big enough catch pan
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jeff '00 XC250 (mine) LTS front and rear suspension, power valve cover, carb jet kit and rear chain glide, RB Designs head mod, BRP tall triple clamp, backyard foot-peg lowering conversion. '04 EC250 (the kids) (he can do his own mods haha!)
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#8
02-16-2011, 11:20 AM
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It is never necessary to remove the bolt unless you need to drain bad stuff out. Even if it gets flooded with fuel. I used it to drain coolant out of the bottom end when I made a mess whilst removing my head for the RB mods. Handy indeed.
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Mike Sheetz OMRA #21AA What will I be riding next? Christini GG 300? '15 KTM 300 XC-W '08 EC 250 (Gone to new happy owner) Gran Prix Cycle LTR Suspension RB-Designs
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02-16-2011, 01:24 PM
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I remove that bolt when ever I do an oil change....just to see what come out.....nothing has ever came out, since my GasGas does not like to swim
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Rick 99 EC 200 06 RM 250 AMA D36 375X OTHG 375S ***Thanks for the support : Twin Air /O'Neil Racing / Race 100% / Matrix Concepts / ODI / Mika Metals
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02-16-2011, 01:40 PM
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if you remove the bolt, you will let the powerbands out, and they are very difficult to get back in.
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07 ec300 was 00 xc200 now a 00 xc300. now parting out. 99 ec300 (now a pile of parts which are for sale) Stainless Cycle - Motorcycle Bolt Kits www.stainlesscycle.com 
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