Came across this Quick Oil Drain Valve,

kinda like the idea and it's half the cost
of the Stahlbus German version

any comments ? anyone use one

 

I just think it's something else to go wrong , It's really not that hard to undo the sump plug . I love these bikes coz they're bullet proof and reasonably simple . If I used that and it failed leaving my pride and joy without oil I'd never forgive myself

 

That looks convenient! dont have to worry about making a mess when unscrewing the bolt or loosing the bolt in the oil pan. Id like to hear from someone with experience

 

We use them on our trucks out in the oil field (severe service off road trucks). They work great and we've never had a problem with them.... I don't think I'd hesitate using one on my motorcycle....

 

I love these things and use them on all of my vehicles. The company claims they never fail and it really is a pretty straightforward, tough and idiotproof design. Probably one of the simplest and best mods I've ever done to my cars. For some reason I never thought about putting one on a bike... until now - but I wouldn't hesitate to use one.

 

That's pretty hip, especially the one with the nipple. Being able to add a hose and
re-direct the flow into a container, is a nice touch. Saves the awkwardness of dumping
it into the bellypan or pulling the lowers to avoid the same.

Ern

 

Looks like bling to me. I'd rather pull the plug and get as much flow as possible to flush the case out. If you gota go under the bike, may as well go all the way.

How much threads stick up in the case blocking sediment?

 

What happens if you go over a speed bump or try to jump a curb (which I do all the time) and that thing catches and snaps off?

 

"What happens if you go over a speed bump or try to jump a curb (which I do all the time) and that thing catches and snaps off?"

I imagine that you've shredded the lowers and belly-pan, before you'll snap off
the valve. At least on my F3, that would be the case.

Ern

 

Well then you probably wouldn't want to use one