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Magnetic oil drain bolt

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I didn't put it on but thats what my bike has in it. I guess its a good thing when it doesn't have much stuck to it when you change your oil. :)
 
Both my bikes have one, I didn't put them in, I believe they're stock, could be wrong though, my Skunk had one also back in the '70's.
 
A lot of older vehicles and bikes have 'em.

I got them on most of my vehicles.
 
Don't waste your money! Instead, I suggest a trip to Northern Tool to pick up a pack of the super magnets they sell for far less. I would bet money that their super magnets, which fit perfectly in the recess of the drain plug head, are WAY more powerful than the magnet on the drain plug you're looking at. One pack had enough magnets to put one is every drain plug on both of my G's.
Willie
 
Here is the plug I remoevd from my 80 450s
Doesn't seem to be magnetic. Did someone replace mine with an aftermarket?
2011-10-10_12-35-29_178.jpg
 
Your plug is not magnetic and could be aftermarket. If its steel (vs aluminum) take my advice and epoxy a magnet to the head of it. You'll turn the whole thing into a magnetic drain plug.
Willie
 
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