Trident Trident 900 Oil Filler

All,

While checking fluids on my 1996 Trident, I noticed the oil filler cap / dipstick wasn't threading just right... so of course, I tightened it more, and crossed the threads of the filler.

I spent the money, and bought a new one (not too expensive). I swapped the o-ring, and carefully tried, and this one too felt like it was starting to cross thread!!

Did I bugger up the Al threads on the case (can you even do this with a plastic filler?)? Did I miss something? Even my Harley riding neighbor can't figure this out ^)!!

Do I need to chase out the threads on the case???

Any help appreciated.

 

Sorry, I'm the first owner, and it's always been a plastic filler... that's what makes it so.... strange.

 

The Bike is a 1996 Trident 900, bought in 1997. All plastic...