MRH Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Hi Everyone, Brand new here and 1st post. I did a quick search and didn't see a related discussion on this. Question is: I've seen a lot of after market drain bolts with a valve for a no mess easy oil change (not to mention never having to unscrew a bolt/change a washer again). I haven't found any where the manufacturer specifically says it'll fit an FZ-07. Has anyone ever installed one of these on your bike? If so, where did you buy it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickshift Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Never heard of it, but nor would I trust such a setup on a critical piece of machinery. You don't need to change oil that often, and opening a secure bolt & replacing it is not overly difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRH Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Appreciate your personal thoughts on whether to use one, but I'm only looking for information to acquire the product. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member norcal616 Posted October 31, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted October 31, 2018 it would be identified by drain plug size and thread pitch... 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...
MRH Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Got you. So get the specs for my bike's bolt and match it to the product. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I have seen advertized in rags and occaisional ad(Grrrr) pop up with easy drain. I be LIKE WTF “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstyammerha Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I had one on one of my cars and didn't have any trouble with it. I don't recall the brand but it had a hose that screwed on to a replacement oil pan drain plug. The drain pan plug had a valve that was depressed when the hose was tightened releasing the oil from the pan. It was great when you had to change your cars oil often. It kept a lot of oil off my garage floor. I picked it up at one of the auto parts stores like AutoZone. The FZ drain plug size is on this site in another post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBrock Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 And if it fails, it's just an automatic rear tire oiler. No biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidmetal Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 We use Fumoto drain valves at work and they always seem to find a way onto my vehicles. Very high quality drain valves that are reliable and trouble free. Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I love a messy oil change! Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus46 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I had never heard of such a thing either so I did a google search for some pics. It would seem to me that it is longer than a stock plug and therefore decreases your ground clearance, much more apt to get hit on a rock, curb, etc. In addition aren't you just adding one more item to be cleaned up after the oil change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstyammerha Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 another good one from Beemer-keep'em coming. And like Pegasus46 pointed out and which I forgot, there is one more thing to clean and that's the drain hose. I wiped down the outside of it and let it drain onto the cloth that I wiped the drain pan out with. Wasn't very painful to do but it adds a few seconds to the whole process. The drain plug had a screw on metal cover to keep dirt out and protect the release mechanism. If I changed oil three or four times a year, I'd pop for the Fumoto drain plug but for now stock is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4steve Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I have one on my bike and haven't had any issues for the last 10k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRH Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Where did you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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