There are dozens of websites who specialize in super magnets of every size shape and strength. Most have useful technical information about the various types of magnets. I’ve bought some that are down right dangerous. Put your finger between them while not paying attention, and you’ll lose a chunk of skin. Once is normally adequate to maintain the proper respect.
Votex is a major supplier of high quality Neodymium drain plugs. Know your size before you order. Belmetrics.com offers the same size drain plugs, but in different configurations. Let’s say the stock drain plug is an Allen type. But a drain plug with a hex head would work better. Plus you can put a hole for safety wire through a hex head . You can also get stainless steel, aluminum, or titanium. You can find all of these variations. I’ve gotten drain plugs with the magnet counter sunk and then I stack a super strong single magnet on top of it. You don’t need to worry about it getting loose. Those 2 magnets have a death grip on each other and any tiny metallic dust to small for the filter. I also use plumber’s tape on the threads to prevent leaks. I also run a bigger NCR oil cooler on some of my bikes. They also have a small drain plug that I switch to a magnet style. Plus I always drill my drain plugs for safety wire. I know some of the readers are new to the sport. One of my small contributors is to pass on little bits of wisdom, so they don’t have to learn things the hard way. I want new riders to stick with the sport and not give up the first time they get bit. Sometimes older riders forget how long it’s taken to learn the little tricks. Like safety wire. I really believe it’s important that riders know how to work on most of their bike repairs. As we all know, motorcycles do not suffer fools for very long. I live in a major city, and there’s a fatal motorcycle accident practically every day. The Paper never gives details about the riders experience or things about the bike that may have contributed to the accident.
One thing motorcyclists need to remember when they’re working on their bike. “What happens if this thing I’m tightening comes loose and falls off?” If you want to be certain it doesn’t fall off, it needs to be safety wired. If the nut, bolt, or drain plug is not pre drilled for safety wire, you need to know how to do it. If you give your bike to a work shop or Dealer for your repairs, it’s highly unlikely they will make the effort to safety wire something. “If the factory didn’t do it, it can’t be important.” I’ll let you think about that for a bit.
Find a safety wire website and learn how to do it. If you think it’s a hassle, remind yourself about what happens if whatever you’re doing falls off. Canister and cartridge oil filters also need safety wired. K&N cartridge oil filters are pre drilled for safety wire. If your engine has a cartridge filter, the screws securing the cap need to be drilled to properly safety wire. Learn how to do it. When anything oil related works loose, the problem isn’t the engine loosing oil. The problem is oil getting on your rear tire. Forget the engine, you and your family will be royally screwed.
