I have one of these oil drain valves on my Duramax and it works well so I was wondering if anyone else used this and thought it would be a good idea for the bike ..? I checked with Fumoto's web site and it doesn't appear they offer one for Harleys but I did see one listed for a Honda motorcycle..? Just wondering if anyone else has used these and thought about using one for the bike..? Thanks

 

I use a 5/8ths wrench. Oil is too important have a faucet keeping it in.

 

It is not a faucet, it is a ball valve, and these valves have been around for decades, they are simple and dependable.

I`ve been using them on my cars and trucks for many years, and never had so much as a drop leak out.

I don`t have one on my Harley, but it doesn`t have a drain plug on the tank (it`s a Softail )

The reason I use them on the 4 wheeled vehicles is that they are too low to crawl under and reach the plug (unless I raise the car). With the valve I just reach under with a pair of long needlenose pliers and flip open/close the valve.

Since the engine oil drain on the Harley is on the side of the sump, the valve would not be hanging down into harm`s way.

I`m not sure there is much advantage to using the valve on the bike, but I would not be afraid to use one.

Although now that I think of it...I`ve seen many posts here about guys who have boogered up the threads on a drain plug, so maybe the advantage is simply eliminating the removal and installation of the drain plug over many years time.

 

I agree and in my opinion it makes sense to install and use one of these oil drain valves. I sent an e mail to Fumoto to inquire about acquiring one. I'll post later what their reply was if your interested.

 

No thanks, I like pulling the plug and seeing hot oil pouring out at maximum flow. I also like having the magnet on the plug.

 

Not having a magnet would be a minus to me.

 

I agree with the magnet being absent but using this device on my truck makes changing oil a bit easier and there is no chance of messing up any threads. Just my opinion. I'm checking with the manufacturer to see if they offer. Maybe I'll suggest using a magnet in their production..?

 

Don`t worry about the absence of a magnet on the drain plug, that is why you have an oil filter, and you change the oil every 5k...

 

True dat

 

I talked to a rep. from Fumoto yesterday and we determined what size I needed from the thread size used by Harley for the oil drain plug 1/2 in. x 20 tpi. I have one coming my way so I'll report after I install it. It's just so much easier to use and there is O chance of messing up any threads or needing to change out the o rings.. IMO.