xdr Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Is anyone running one of these on their Yamaha? I've ran them on my vehicles in the past with no issue, but is there any foreseen reason you wouldn't want to run one on a bike? They have a safety clip available that prevents them from accidentally being opened. They have different versions, I'm thinking the short nipple version so I can easily attach a hose for draining with no mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magsz18 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Wow..that thing is pretty darned neat but i just dont trust it, especially on a naked bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdr Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 This is the newer style lock system they have, just the location of the drain plug looks like a vulnerable place. https://www.qwikvalve.com/skin1/images/Fumoto%20Valve%20Lever%20Clip%20Small.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member norcal616 Posted August 9, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 9, 2015 I would just stick to a magnetic drain plug...I wouldn't trust them fancy ones since the drain plug is located directly inline with potential road debris..m 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition...2015 fj-09- 120whp- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich Race Kit- tuned by 2WDW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member snowdriftless Posted August 10, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 10, 2015 On a Car I would have no problem. However on a motorcycle with the plug dangling out in the free air I worry about it getting damaged. I do not know how much of a concern this should be given if you hit road debris that can significantly damage the drain plug I think you would have bigger problems. I am sure you could get a rubber cap to fit on the end to prevent grit from getting in the valve and damaging the o-ring seals. I say go for it! P1: Vice? I have no vice, I'm as pure as the driven snow! P2: Yeah but you've been drifting All the gear all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted August 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sorry, but I've never found it an issue removing and replacing a drain plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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