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Magnetic sump plugs - do folk here use them?

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Lobo:
Quote: “Are they worth having on a bike to help with keeping an eye on engine & gearbox wear?”

I guess the more pertinent question is, “What are they actually worth?” £2?
Versus the value of learning impending gearbox failure….

At these numbers why wouldn’t you use magnetic sump plugs?

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Lobo on June 24, 2021, 12:05:55 PM ---Quote: “Are they worth having on a bike to help with keeping an eye on engine & gearbox wear?”

I guess the more pertinent question is, “What are they actually worth?” £2?
Versus the value of learning impending gearbox failure….

At these numbers why wouldn’t you use magnetic sump plugs?

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So that's a yes then - just need to find out what thread the sump plug is as I'm pretty certain mine isn't magnetic.

philward:
Funny enough, I bought one off ebay a few weeks ago and done the annual service on my 750k2 today. Went to fit the magnetic plug, found the plug had the wrong 1.5mm pitch thread (standard thread is 1.25mm I think - something to check when buying one

philward:
Just had a message back from eBay seller saying he has sold hundreds of the 1.5mm pitch drain plugs for 750s with no returns. I'm now doubting myself. To save me draining the fresh oil, can anyone please confirm the thread pitch for the 750 sump plug - and the 500 as well please

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Nurse Julie:

--- Quote from: philward on June 24, 2021, 04:15:36 PM ---Just had a message back from eBay seller saying he has sold hundreds of the 1.5mm pitch drain plugs for 750s with no returns. I'm now doubting myself. To save me draining the fresh oil, can anyone please confirm the thread pitch for the 750 sump plug - and the 500 as well please

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Both 1.5 pitch Phil. (The same on all SOHC/4's)

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