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dave n
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 Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:29 pm Post subject: Faster oil changes |
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I drilled a hole below drain plug to allow oil changes without removing lower fairing. Hole is not visible from above. Yes I am one of those who changes oil filters every other oil change - just as most m/c and auto manufactures reccommend.
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owrstrich
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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my heap goes through about 1 quart of castrol 20 w 50 motor oil about every 1,000 2 up miles...
thats like new fresh oil about every 3,500 miles... so when should i do the whole thing... oil and filter... every 9,000 miles...
crazy aint it...
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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My oil consumption is about half of Johnny Os, and I do my oil and filter about every 9-10k also. (about 4 months of riding)
Won't that hole allow road crap to get under the belly pan?
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duckbubbles
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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I might suggest that you enlarge that hole about X2. When you remove the drain plug, it invariably will splash some to the side and you'll have to figure out a way to clean it up anyway. I wonder if anyone makes a quick drain that would not require removing the drain plug?
Frank
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dave n
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:46 pm Post subject: oil change follies - the "hole" story |
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Yes some oil does wind up inside fairing - a rag takes cars of it.
You must be thinking of those spring loaded oil drain plugs sometimes seen on general aviation aircraft. I wonder if they come metric threaded?
Used to work for Denver Beechcraft @ the old Stapleton Airport (1977) - one of those quick change valves was installed in a Bonanza oil pan - a/c took off - gear was retracted - nose wheel opened oil drain valve. We installed no more of those items.
Of course anything manufactured for aviation use would be high dollar - sort of like BMW parts.
Not everyones cup of tea - but it works for me.
Had any bar-b-que at the Salt Lick lately?
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duckbubbles
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| Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:45 am Post subject: Re: oil change follies - the "hole" story |
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| dave n wrote: | You must be thinking of those spring loaded oil drain plugs sometimes seen on general aviation aircraft. I wonder if they come metric threaded?
Used to work for Denver Beechcraft @ the old Stapleton Airport (1977) - one of those quick change valves was installed in a Bonanza oil pan - a/c took off - gear was retracted - nose wheel opened oil drain valve. We installed no more of those items.
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Yes, that is a no-no on Cessna 210's also.
I have a quick drain on my car and had one on the truck I had for years. Fram makes what they call Sure Drain Valve. The valve screws into the engine and has a cap that protects it. A separate valve depressor with a hose attached screws into the valve to drain the oil. There are several sizes available and they come in metric also. You just need to go to an auto parts store that carries them and match up the thread size. The biggest problem is that it will stick down about 3/4 inch. Maybe not the best for the bottom of the bike.
It's been about six months since I had a great meal at the Salt Lick. They now have several locations, but I was at the original out near Driftwood. Oh, Yeah!
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duckbubbles
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Hi Dave- I didn't realize who I was answering right away. I hope you had a great Christmas.
Since we last met up, I sold my pickup and bought a Mustang GT. It's a hot rod, but don't mess around with bikes.
And on the procrastinator topic, the computer wouldn't fit on my bike as it has the earlier type. I'll get it back to you soon, like I've been meaning to since I first opened the box it came in.
I'll be selling the Ducati this coming spring, I just don't ride it any more and the extra room would be nice.
Be good and I might see you again, maybe in N.C.
Frank
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| Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject: oil drain valve |
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here's another drain valve - http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/ although they don't list a valve for motorcycles, I'm sure they have one that fits. I use Fumoto valves on my S-10 and Honda Insight.
I have the drain plug with the magnet on the K - won't be replacing it.
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michaelcurrin
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:54 am Post subject: |
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On the sidecar rig I had two extra holes in the bottom fairing so I could change oil and filter with out removing the fairing. You used to have to remove the the front sidecar mounts to get the bottom fairing off.
(When rebuilding the oil / water pump, I cut the bottom fairing up even more so it can be removed with the sidecar attached.)
Mike
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