Magnetic Drain Plug?

chess · April 12th, 2009, 05:48 PM

I'm right around 50 miles on my new toy and am staring down the barrel of the first oil change. I'm thinking about getting a magnetic drain plug like the ones here: http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/motorcycle.html

I'm thinking that the plug would be especially useful during the break-in period to collect metal shavings and whatnot. At any rate, I don't think it could hurt. I'm told they are reasonably available from auto parts stores.

Do you guys have a take on these things? Worthwhile? Snake oil?

It looks like she takes an MP-01.

TnNinjaGirl · April 12th, 2009, 05:57 PM

I don't think it would hurt. Cars usually have magnetic ones. Transmission use them or a magnet in the pan itsself. Go for it.

kkim · April 12th, 2009, 06:11 PM

like CB said... it can't hurt, but make sure the one you get is a quality product and that the magnet can't come loose and become a problem in the case.

Snake · April 12th, 2009, 07:14 PM

Go for it. Every little bit of protection helps.

April 12th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#1
chess Ninjette Afficionado! Name: chess Location: Wichita Falls Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red...the sexiest color. Posts: 66	Magnetic Drain Plug? I'm right around 50 miles on my new toy and am staring down the barrel of the first oil change. I'm thinking about getting a magnetic drain plug like the ones here: http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/motorcycle.html I'm thinking that the plug would be especially useful during the break-in period to collect metal shavings and whatnot. At any rate, I don't think it could hurt. I'm told they are reasonably available from auto parts stores. Do you guys have a take on these things? Worthwhile? Snake oil? It looks like she takes an MP-01.

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April 12th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I don't think it would hurt. Cars usually have magnetic ones. Transmission use them or a magnet in the pan itsself. Go for it.

April 12th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	like CB said... it can't hurt, but make sure the one you get is a quality product and that the magnet can't come loose and become a problem in the case.

April 12th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Go for it. Every little bit of protection helps.