G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Archive through March 27, 2015 » Easy use oil drain plug « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Brother_in_buells
Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2014 - 10:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Found this in the newsletter from rockautoparts http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=12 61489&cc=1438188
Is anyone already using this?
It could be a good/cheap solution for those that have problems with stripping the oil hole thread in the swingarm or primary.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Nillaice
Posted on Friday, December 26, 2014 - 01:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Neat idea and It is a solution to the drain plug thread-stripping issue, but it has its own drawbacks.

I wonder if a zip tie around that collar would be a good idea to keep the cap from vibrating/popping off at the worst possible time.
Or just lock wiring the sucker tight.

Over all, I think I like it!
Drawbacks that can be negated with a zip tie are better than drawbacks that require an expensive threadsert/helicoil toolset to recover from
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Midknyte
Posted on Friday, December 26, 2014 - 03:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A torque wrench and my own two hands are my piece of mind...
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Skinstains
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 07:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I could never trust that enough. I've thought of valves before but threads and safety wire keep my mind off of a rear wheel covered in hot oil as well as an engine losing it's oil supply.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Skinstains
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It looks like cheap Chinese junk as well. Could just be the photo but it looks "hokey"
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Brother_in_buells
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2015 - 05:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

it looks "hokey"
For that price ,what can you expect!?

Here is a sort of the same one, http://shop.buell-parts.com/Stahlbus-OElablass-Ven til-Buell-XB-Modelle_1

http://www.stahlbus.com/info/en/products/oil-drain -valves
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ducbsa
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2015 - 04:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My buddy's Vincent has a similar fitting in the oil tank for the oil pump feed. The pipe can be disconnected there without having to drain the tank first.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Sifo
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 09:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I assume that with this you loose the magnet that collects all of the steel particles. I always like to take a good look at what's collected on the magnet. It might give you a clue that things are going wrong before things get really bad.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration