Magnetic hex head oil drain plug crossover??

[eaze_50]

Does any one know if the jap bikes plugs might fit? Ive googled it and found nothing. All help is greatly appreciated.

[roostafish]

You might try removing it and bringing it to a shop that has stuff like that on the shelf.

[HydroDog]

I thought someone on this site was selling hex drain plugs with magnets?

[wence]

I reckon I have a honda one in mine. Couldn't tell you model as I just picked it out of a drawer full as it looked close.
Cheers Mark

[kendunn]

I ordered a couple online, couldn't find a Jap crossover(with magnetic tip), but they are 12mm x 1.5mm, which is the same as KTM. Its funny, Advance Auto had everything but that size. The 1.5mm thread pitch in 12mm is the kicker, and make sure it is magnetic tip. I can't believe I can't find that site now, anyways, they were really cheap ($4 each or something) and I ordered 2 anyways......

[eaze_50]

Thanks ill try to find the site. Thanks for the specs on the bolt also, I only have a standard thread guage. I have got to get away from the allen bolt this is the second one i have rounded out.

[kendunn]

Looks like BMW cars use the same size. I am not so sure about the length, but have a look here http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/p...4uuhn3cstdccd2

In a pinch I have used the oil fill cap on the drain (same size, no magnet) if the drain was getting rounded out. I would then put the drain plug in the filler hole because it didn't need to be tightened nearly as much, and if it did come out it wouldn't be catastrophic like the drain. I figured one ride without a magnet would be OK.

One other thing to remember is don't get one with a huge head, its pretty tight in there. The one I ordered has a 13mm head and I don't think a larger one would fit because of its proximity to the frame.

I wish I could find that stupid link, now its really getting to me....

[Bryan]

here is a link you can select. scroll through and you will see several 12mm x 1.5 drain plugs to choose from. The "SM" is a neodyminium magnet on the end.

http://www.magneticdrainplugs.com/mo...rain_plugs.htm

[kendunn]

finally found the link in my email, thank goodness, it was driving me nuts.

http://ww4.aitsafe.com/cf/add.cfm?us...nterprises.com (this will add it to cart, but no description)

This is the one I use and it has done fine

Homepage http://www.magneticdrainplugs.com/metric.htm look for 1021M

Why didn't we think of looking at magneticdrainplugs.com!!!!

[eaze_50]

Yeah im in a pinch now the fill plug will have to do but i want that magnet. When i pulled the drain plug magnet was definatly doing its job it was pretty much covered. I dont want to run that filler plug long as it dosent have the mag.I just got off the phone with magneticplugs, thanks so much for the help. Hopefull they ship fast.