Reddit reviews TIME-SERT Metric Kit M12 x 1.5 Part # 1215
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Metric thread repair kit to repair M12 x 1.5 stripped holesRecommended by leading automotive manufacturersDesigned & Manufactured in the United StatesNot For Recessed Thread Head Bolt Repair
I did this on my Bandit 1250. I didn't pull the oil pan (4-5 hours of work to do so: have to remove radiator, full exhaust, lot of other pieces). I rented a Time Sert kit in M14x1.25 (Bandit's drain plug size) for $25 + refundable deposit + cost of sleeves (I bought 2). Time Sert may be really expensive, but it is a REALLY REALLY REALLY good tool. I fixed my drain plug in about 15 minutes. Drilled out the hole, rethreaded it per instructions, ran a gallon of rotella through it, put red locktite on the insert, and it has been solid through 2 oil changes so far. I was beyond impressed with Time Sert.
Not sure if they offer an M12x1.5 (KLR) size, but worth a look. on Amazon it's $95, but I would called them and ask if they have an M12x1.5 kit available. aircooled.net link
Alternatively, there are Helicoil and Perma-Coil thread repair kits.
3rd option is to drill it out to a size larger and tap it out, get a new drain plug. Either to M13 x 1.5 or M14 x 1.5. Found this kit on Amazon, you'll have to source your own drill bit, naturally.
Call Eagle Mike, see if he has any repair kits or recommendations.
Check with a local auto shop if they have a time sert in m12 x 1.5 kit and if they'd let you use it. You'll need to get your own sleeve inserts. Autozone may have a rental for you.
Do the redneck thing, put a shitload of high temp silicone on the drain plug, sell the bike to some poor sap. No, don't do that.
No mechanic will split the cases for a stripped drain plug. There is enough metal in those pans to get an oversized self tapping drain plug from autozone and thread it in.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/12mm-MAGNETIC-OIL-DRAIN-PLUG-BOLT-YAMAHA-OLDER-YZ125-YZ426F-WR426F-YZ85-TTR250-/151004145653
That is likely your drain plug, which means that you'll need the timesert:
http://www.amazon.com/TIME-SERT-Metric-Kit-Part-1215/dp/B001JK44D4
After you drill I would take an air hose with a long extension, insert it deep through the hole and start pumping in air. You can alternate between that and carb cleaner with the red straw. if you take it slow with the drill and re thread all the metal should be within an inch of the drain. As long as you insert the red tube or air nozzle beyond an inch deep it should blow the metal out, not in.
http://m.harborfreight.com/air-blow-gun-with-2-ft-extension-68257.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
After that I would fill the resevoir with oil, leave the bolt out, pull the spark plug, and crank it. That'll flow oil into the bottom of the case and out the drain, flushing out the remaining particles.
EDIT: make sure to stop cranking before you run out of oil. Should only take a few seconds of cranking.
If you don't want to spend the 100 bucks on the timesert,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002ESCY3W/ref=pd_aw_sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=31SAT3CwMsL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C75_&refRID=0HK5JPGWZW877MTKEGKZ
There's a package of 5 self tapping drain plugs for 10 bucks.