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Post by oldscootcoot on Oct 26, 2013 19:11:14 GMT -6
Sure its been done a zillion times before just thought I post a pic. Was draining my reduction case today and added a rare earth magnet to the bottom of the drain plug. Has enough pull to hold a small screw driver to the plug. For sure will catch any ferrous particles from gear wear. Attachments:
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Post by markwb on Oct 27, 2013 4:35:31 GMT -6
How is the magnet attached?
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Post by oldscootcoot on Oct 27, 2013 6:06:42 GMT -6
The magnet is held in place by it own force. I cant imagine it ever shaking off. I tested that theory by dropping the plug several feet on to a concrete floor, hung right in place. One could very easily bond it with a drop of epoxy or JB weld just to be sure. Will add one to the engine drain plug also.
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Post by markwb on Oct 27, 2013 7:55:58 GMT -6
Ok, upon closer inspection of the image you posted, the magnet is attached to the hex head of the drain plug. Is that correct? It should be attached to the threaded section, yes? Or I am not understanding something here. LOL
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Post by cookees on Oct 27, 2013 10:25:29 GMT -6
Cheap and Easy....my middle name!
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Post by oldscootcoot on Oct 27, 2013 13:29:55 GMT -6
Cheap and Easy....my middle name! That's my full name! markwb-- The magnet is simply stuck to the hex head of the drain plug. That way there is no risk of it getting loose inside the gear case. These magnets are so powerful that the pull on the threaded end(thru the plug itself) will easily support this small screw driver. For sure catching anything ferrous in the oil. Attachments:
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Post by markwb on Oct 27, 2013 14:34:39 GMT -6
got it, thanks.
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Post by LUKE on Oct 29, 2013 12:19:02 GMT -6
i love this gadget, i had one installed on my car and one in scooter. it can really fish out tiny metal particulates, i looked at the captured residue under the microscope and i was suprised about the amount of particulates it can trap. awsome product!
ok, i will tell you my secret for a good running scooter:
1)i use magnetic drain plug
2)mix 20% lucas oil stabilizer with my motor oil.
3) i put two caps full of fuel injector cleaner in my gas tank once every two weeks.
4) i clean the spark plug element tip once a month(most neglected) (DO NOT SAND PAPER IT) use solvent
5) lubricate all moving parts joints(one drop of oil will do) brake lever,side stand lever etc/ oil the cables too, i use cable oiler on this one./ in fact the first time you get your scooter,you need to oil the cables INSIDE., there's no use if you oil an already damaged cable. common sense.
6) have the habbit of wiggling the wheels/ and handlebars to see if there is a play, so you have an idea if the bearings are going bad or there are loose nuts somewhere.
7) squeeze on the brake and gas lever and peep on the cables see if there are cracks etc. replace if needed.
8)check and clean air filter regularly. (use K&N filter element if possible)
9) spray some thin oil inside the air filter COVER, this can help trap dust and super tiny particles which the air filter can't trap.(you never know right?)
10) most importantly,excercise common sense.
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