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Aug 1, 2017 | 09:21 AM

#11

Inop

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Not to mention if it fails, guess whats behind it? your rear tire! 70 MPH on the freeway, no thanks.

Aug 1, 2017 | 09:31 AM

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Sturgis67

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Originally Posted by Veekness

I think not. That thang vibrates open, it's lunchtime for the engine. Plus to me, it's the answer to a question never asked. What is easier than unscrewing a drain plug?

In short, the possibility that this trinket will fail is a lot higher than the OEM plug failing!

But y'all go right on ahead. ..

Yup, agreed. One more example of someone creating a product, to fix a problem, that doesn't exist.

Aug 1, 2017 | 09:34 AM

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beary

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Originally Posted by Veekness

Gee thanks Veekness for giving us your permission.

After replacing the pan from stripping the thread at recommended torque specs, I like the idea. If the bottom of the valve is level with the bottom of the pan, I might give it a try. These valves have been out for at least 30years and I have never heard of a failure.

Beary

Aug 1, 2017 | 09:45 AM

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ORradtech

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Originally Posted by Frozen Excursion

I have one on my truck, the one I have is made by Fumoto I think. It works great, my only advice to you would be to put a zip tie on the valve when its closed. Just as a safety.

Dan

I have the fumoto valve on my truck as well. It really does cut time and mess significantly. Never used a zip tie on it and never an issue in 5 years.

I don't think I'd ever consider putting one on the bike though.

Aug 1, 2017 | 10:17 AM

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Veekness

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Originally Posted by beary

Gee thanks Veekness for giving us your permission.

...and you have my permission to do so, Beary...LOL...

Last edited by Veekness; Aug 1, 2017 at 02:01 PM.

Aug 1, 2017 | 11:24 AM

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todd-67

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Originally Posted by Sturgis67

Yup, agreed. One more example of someone creating a product, to fix a problem, that doesn't exist.

This was my take on it. Someone marketed a solution to a problem I didn't have. Interesting. lol

Aug 1, 2017 | 11:46 AM

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Tired

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I use a Fumoto, which is identical to the one linked, on my diesel pickup. Makes it very easy to pull a sample for analysis if I want. But I just can't feature needing one on my bike. And as previously mentioned, I wonder if the ones they sell for H-D application actually are made to seal like a factory plug or not?

Aug 1, 2017 | 12:04 PM

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foxtrapper

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Originally Posted by Sturgis67

Yup, agreed. One more example of someone creating a product, to fix a problem, that doesn't exist.

There are many applications where something like this to control and direct drain flow would be very beneficial. My truck for example, which otherwise drains its crankcase through the frame crossmember. Or pretty much any engine sitting over a pan or shield.

As for vibration concerns, a stock drain plug just snugged up without any safety wire to hold it in place is also quite capable of vibrating itself out. I've seen it happen more than once.

Is it something I'd want under my Harley? Probably not. It'd be very low to the ground, and facing forward could well catch on something with the way I tend to ride.