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Magnetic oil drain plug
Hi, anyone tried using the magnetic oil drain plug? is it worth buying one for the KDX. or it is just another gimmick like the FRP torque ring? good to have but not a must have kind of thing.
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got one, will tell you if you have iron base shavings and potential problems in the tranny.
I've heard of one problem where the magnet got loose and caused damages, but i think they changed the design since.
I've heard of one problem where the magnet got loose and caused damages, but i think they changed the design since.
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I am curios why?barryadam wrote:Buy the one that is made of anodized aluminum with the magnet instead of the steel one with magnet.
It seems to reason that if the magnet came loose you would want the steel plug so it would stay stuck to the plug, instead of moving about the tranny.
What is better about the aluminum plug?
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The threads on the aluminum plug are about the same strength as the ones in the cases - so you never have to worry about stripping the cases (in theory).
Actually, I've used both steel and aluminum. You can "feel" the tighness of the aluminum plug as you reach the proper torque. The steel one keeps tightening beyond that point until you start to get any feedback.
I've used precision calibrated torque wrenches all over the bikes. But for the drain plugs, I prefer the hand "feel" of a good clean thread and an aluminum plug. I add lockwire just because I like doing it that way, since back in the days of roadracing tech inspections.
BTW - never had a magnet come loose in all of the motorcycles I've used them on.
Everyone has a different preference. I happen to like the aluminum ones.
Actually, I've used both steel and aluminum. You can "feel" the tighness of the aluminum plug as you reach the proper torque. The steel one keeps tightening beyond that point until you start to get any feedback.
I've used precision calibrated torque wrenches all over the bikes. But for the drain plugs, I prefer the hand "feel" of a good clean thread and an aluminum plug. I add lockwire just because I like doing it that way, since back in the days of roadracing tech inspections.
BTW - never had a magnet come loose in all of the motorcycles I've used them on.
Everyone has a different preference. I happen to like the aluminum ones.
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CURRENT FLEET
2008 KTM 990 Adventure...Alaska here I come!
2010 KTM 300 XCW... stop me before I buy again!
2005 KDX220... single track sweetie
2007 KTM 450 EXC... my baby
2008 KTM Superduke... Canyon Carver
1996 Honda 650L... GONE but not forgotten
http://www.friendsoftruckeetrails.org
2008 KTM 990 Adventure...Alaska here I come!
2010 KTM 300 XCW... stop me before I buy again!
2005 KDX220... single track sweetie
2007 KTM 450 EXC... my baby
2008 KTM Superduke... Canyon Carver
1996 Honda 650L... GONE but not forgotten
http://www.friendsoftruckeetrails.org