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techtalk:evo:oil04a [2019/02/23 18:30] hippysmack [04-05 Oil Drain Plug Mods] |
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| ====== 04-05 Oil Drain Plug Mods ====== | ====== 04-05 Oil Drain Plug Mods ====== | ||
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| - | **The problem with the factory design is that if the plastic clamp breaks from fatigue, the hollow stud will allow your oil to leak out onto the ground without warning while you're riding**. ((sportsterpaul of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1232772&highlight=frame+clamp&page=46)) \\ | + | The problem with the factory design is that if the plastic clamp breaks from fatigue, the hollow stud will allow your oil to leak out onto the ground without warning while you're riding. ((sportsterpaul of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1232772&highlight=frame+clamp&page=46)) \\ |
| It only takes a minute to pop the clamp off the frame and inspect it for any evidence of impending breakage. \\ | It only takes a minute to pop the clamp off the frame and inspect it for any evidence of impending breakage. \\ | ||
| This would be considered good preventative maintenance. \\ | This would be considered good preventative maintenance. \\ | ||
| - | Possible mods include: \\ | + | See some possible mods below: \\ |
| ===== Install a bolt in the hose end ===== | ===== Install a bolt in the hose end ===== | ||
