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Old Jan 11, 2019 | 06:12 PM
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I don't know if this is the right place on the forum, but he goes. I picked up a 92 1200 Sporty (barn find) sat for 5 years. While getting it tore apart I noticed that there was no drain hose to drain. I did see 2 bolts where the hose should be, anyone have any idea why someone would do that?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 01:16 PM
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I looked for the drain hose

where is the oil drain line?
and found this plate where it should be
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 01:40 PM
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I think you should watch a YouTube video and buy a manual first. I had this same question in 1994.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2019 | 01:58 PM
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I found it, after more research. no manual required.
 
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