magnetic sump anyone?

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  1. bonjo

    bonjo Active Member

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    anybody has or is using one?
    pros & cons please
     
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    hitch Elite Member

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    Don't they stick a magnet or two in the sump to catch 'bits' anyway?
     
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    Back in my 'CB' days, all the sump plugs (Honda at least) were magnetised. Isn't that still the case?
     
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    I always fit magnets to sump plugs, cars or bikes, I have not had had anything worrying on the cbr, but it is a bit like fishing, When you change your oil you always wonder if you have caught something, only difference is if you have got a big lump it is worrying,
     
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    They are good to stop some of the particles going around the engine, but a worry is that if the magnet was to work its way loose it would cause more damage than it prevents.
    Ive used them on other bikes with no issues.
     
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    I must admit that thought has crossed my mind, I machine mine out on the lathe and make them a push fit in
     

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