has anyone used a Magnetic Drain Plug ?

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shoreride

Discussion Starter · Mar 31, 2011

I saw this Magnetic Drain Bolt on a random e-bay search.

I immediately thought of a couple people here that might use it... but wanted to throw it out there anyway.

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The magnetic drain plug probably has some value. I look for aluminum or copper colored particles in the oil when I drain it, neither metal would be attracted to a magnet. So............If the steel parts were wearing out in the motor I think the particles would be so small even the magnet may not get them.

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ramprat06

· #3 · Mar 31, 2011

Which of the CX/GL models have a sump???

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KZ750Rider

· #4 · Mar 31, 2011

For better or worse I've used magnetic plugs in quite a few bikes and cars over the years ... better safe than sorry

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Panther

· #5 · Mar 31, 2011

ramprat06 said:
Which of the CX/GL models have a sump???

I know the 650 motors have a "sump" (oil pan)

All motors that do not have a separate oil tank have a "Wet sump" where the oil is sitting when you check it.

Those with a tank, are called a "dry sump" motor.

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Sture

· #6 · Mar 31, 2011

I´ve fitted magnetic drain plugs on a couple of mine.

They never seem to catch anything, which is a good thing. Those small alu fragments you´ll see at the bottom of the oil drain pan, if you have a worn / slapping chain, won´t stick to the magnet.

A normal (non magnetic) drain plug will do its job just as fine.

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bandit

· #7 · Mar 31, 2011

i use one,got a magnetic one,because i needed a new plug.it seemed a good idea at the time.but,i have to say,iv never seen any particals hanging on to it.

there again,i change my oil every 2ooo miles

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Scudman

· #8 · Mar 31, 2011

Magnetic plugs are a great way to catch early signs of motor transmition failure. Most of the steel particles are from ball bearings and gears. The engine itself has just a few steel parts (cam and rockers) rubbing together and if those start to go its time for rebuild.

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shoreride

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 31, 2011

Scudman said:
Magnetic plugs are a great way to catch early signs of motor transmition failure. Most of the steel particles are from ball bearings and gears. The engine itself has just a few steel parts (cam and rockers) rubbing together and if those start to go its time for rebuild.

That is true, and like Bandit says we tend take care of the bikes after we rebuild them. So the "wear and tear" won't be as ugly as it WAS before...

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has anyone used a Magnetic Drain Plug ?

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