Magnetic Drain Plug

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echo

Discussion Starter · Sep 1, 2013

HAs anyone installed a magnetic drain plug in their grom? Whats the thread size?

Or does it already have one?

Inn addition to the MP I plan to change my oil every 1000 miles/three months to make up for the lack of a filter.

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Shoebacca78

· #2 · Sep 2, 2013

i changed my oil today... and the m12x1.5 i bought fit!

the only difference is the stock socket size is 17mm vs the replacement was a 12mm

here is link
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Size M12x1 5 12mmx1 5 12mm 1 5 | eBay

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Shoebacca78

· #3 · Sep 2, 2013

BTW i'm a noob and if you hadn't bought the oil, make sure u get either 1 quart or get a gallon but buy a measuring cup so that you won't overfill it like i did today!

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LateNA

· #4 · Sep 2, 2013

I put a full quart in the first time I changed my oil. After you have to drain it from overfilling you won't soon make that mistake again.

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echo

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 2, 2013 (Edited)

Thanks guys!

The change in wrench size from 17 to 12mm is good. When I got on a cross country trip next summer I may not have to carry a 17mm wrench...

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rkwfxd

· #6 · Sep 2, 2013

I think I will order one of these.

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GoldPlug

· #7 · Mar 25, 2014

GoldPlug has started selling magnetic engine oil drain plugs for the Grom!
Motorcycle Magnetic Drain Plugs MP-01

Thanks for all your support!

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Sweendog

· #8 · Mar 25, 2014

You should be able to magnetize the stock plug by dragging it along a speaker magnet.

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dlakerguy

· #9 · Mar 25, 2014

Shoebacca78 said:
i changed my oil today... and the m12x1.5 i bought fit!

the only difference is the stock socket size is 17mm vs the replacement was a 12mm

here is link
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Size M12x1 5 12mmx1 5 12mm 1 5 | eBay

Next time you change your oil, can you (or anyone else that has a magnetic drain plug) post a picture of it when you pull it out and show us how many, if any, metal flakings are stuck to the plug? I guess I am still a bit skeptical at this point in time...

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squidrider

· #10 · Mar 25, 2014 (Edited)

dlakerguy said:
Next time you change your oil, can you (or anyone else that has a magnetic drain plug) post a picture of it when you pull it out and show us how many, if any, metal flakings are stuck to the plug? I guess I am still a bit skeptical at this point in time...

I bought a Mag Plug prior to my first break in oil change at 50 miles. Attached is a picture of "crap" found during that change, this plug has a small nipple that was completely covered with debri.

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Freakytikitv

· #11 · Mar 25, 2014

3rd change still getting small amount of shavings.....not bad at all and no where near what you see in china motors. I check oil in sun everytime looking for issues.

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dlakerguy

· #12 · Mar 25, 2014

Squid- everyone has junk after first change. Can you show me what that magnetic plug looks like after the 3rd or 5th or 12th oil change?

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squidrider

· #13 · Mar 25, 2014

I've done oil changes at 50, 150, and 300 miles during break in. Each time the Mag plug was covered with just as much "crap". The Mag plug @ $7.50 with free shipping was cheap insurance no?

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PAgrom

· #14 · Mar 25, 2014

Link to plug?

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squidrider

· #15 · Mar 25, 2014

PAgrom said:
Link to plug?

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If you lookYou should be able to find a cheaper offering .

:big smile:
Amazon.com: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug 12mm x 1.5 Honda Motorcycle CB CBR VFR VTR VTX: Everything Else

Cheers Squid

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dlakerguy

· #16 · Mar 25, 2014

I think I will order this. It seems shorter than the regular drain plug. Is this right?

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Bf519

· #17 · Mar 25, 2014

Put one in after first oil change. At 1500 miles now. Always something on the magnet. Change oil every 500 miles. I think all little things help. Have magnetic plugs in all minis and big bikes.

Thanks

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PAgrom

· #18 · Mar 25, 2014

squidrider said:
If you lookYou should be able to find a cheaper offering .

:big smile:
Amazon.com: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug 12mm x 1.5 Honda Motorcycle CB CBR VFR VTR VTX: Everything Else

Cheers Squid

Thanks... So I guess any 12mmx1.5

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GromTactical

· #19 · Mar 25, 2014

Thanks for the Amazon link!

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squidrider

· #20 · Mar 26, 2014

The stock plug compared to the mag plug is pretty much spot on in length (within a thread). I'm being told by friends who are long time motorcycle riders that, there are also magnetic dip sticks that can be purchased. LOL.. that may be a bit much.

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