Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: viper on January 23, 2016, 08:46:56 PM

Title: oil drain farkle
Post by: viper on January 23, 2016, 08:46:56 PM
would you?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Drain-Plug-One-Way-Valve-Kawasaki-GTR-1400-C-1352cc-2010-2014-/361433148691?hash=item5427182d13:g:2zkAAOSwLzdWTvx2
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: O.C. on January 23, 2016, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: viper on January 23, 2016, 08:46:56 PM
would you?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Drain-Plug-One-Way-Valve-Kawasaki-GTR-1400-C-1352cc-2010-2014-/361433148691?hash=item5427182d13:g:2zkAAOSwLzdWTvx2

ermm no, I don't think I would  :no:   
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: virginiajim on January 23, 2016, 11:09:56 PM
Especially not if it's closer to the road...   Just something to catch.
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: O.C. on January 24, 2016, 09:11:53 AM
Anyway warm used oil on your hands is quite therapeutic .....but perhaps not so good for your complexion  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:   
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: davetherave on February 07, 2016, 11:25:38 AM
Provided ground clearance hasn't been compromised too much then YES I certainly would, I work with pump and motors and this is an excellent engineering solution
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: flatfour on February 07, 2016, 07:54:51 PM
All light aircraft that I have flown are fitted with a quick - drain valve for the engine sump - it's just a case of lifting the "T" bar that is part of the valve and turning it through 90 degrees, where it will lock in the open position.

If such devices can pass certification tests for aviation use, they must be reliable. After all, this is an environment where even a spin - on oil filter has to be secured with locking wire!
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: Charlie747 on February 07, 2016, 11:00:20 PM
 :agree:
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: PRD on February 08, 2016, 08:16:38 AM
I agree too.
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: nightrider on February 08, 2016, 10:17:05 AM
If you had that fitted back in the 70's then the scooter boys would have come along and give it a quick twist and there would have been no oil in your bike , not exactaly hard to change the oil using the sump nut ,  :biker3:
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: snowy on February 08, 2016, 11:12:00 AM
 :agree:
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: virginiajim on February 08, 2016, 11:12:30 AM
It's actually not a bad idea as long as the valve is located not directly under the oil pan.  Ours is located on the side (for gen 2 bikes).  I just wouldn't do it on a plug that faces directly down.  I know I've had at least one instance where I've bottomed out on the oil pan guard itself.
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: PRD on February 09, 2016, 08:21:45 AM
Blimey Jim you trail riding it!
Title: Re: oil drain farkle
Post by: virginiajim on February 09, 2016, 10:49:08 AM
I've never been 'off road' with the C14.  It's not designed for that kind of riding, although some do on occasion.  I had to pull off the road one time and it was a drop, somewhat more than I expected.  Stayed upright but banged the oil pan guard.  Quite unsettling.