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| ====== 04-05 Oil Drain Plug Mods ====== | ====== 04-05 Oil Drain Plug Mods ====== | ||
| **Note**: \\ | **Note**: \\ | ||
| - | 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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/124047-getting-out-the-wrenches-was-broken-exhaust-stud/page46?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 ===== | ||
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| **Also, check the drain hose near the motor mount**. It can lay against the rear motor mount. \\ | **Also, check the drain hose near the motor mount**. It can lay against the rear motor mount. \\ | ||
| - | Vibration/friction/heat from the mount can wear right through the hose. ((Hot Rod Sporty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=2024058)) \\ | + | Vibration/friction/heat from the mount can wear right through the hose. ((Hot Rod Sporty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/rubber-mount-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2004-2006/76555-oil-leaking-from-drain-hose?postid=2024058#post1589609)) \\ |
| You can replace the rubber hose if needed. \\ | You can replace the rubber hose if needed. \\ | ||
| Just drain the oil so that you can get the plug off the end of the hose and pull the hose up through to the spot in front of the battery. \\ | Just drain the oil so that you can get the plug off the end of the hose and pull the hose up through to the spot in front of the battery. \\ | ||
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| - | | Broken oil drain clamp ((photo by sportsterpaul of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1232772&highlight=frame+clamp&page=52)) |Drain hose hole worn in by the motor mount. ((photo by Hot Rod Sporty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=2024058))|You can also replace the hose clamp with a fuel \\ injection clamp. It won't chew into the hose as much. ((photo by harley506d of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072273&page=3))| | + | | Broken oil drain clamp ((photo by sportsterpaul of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/124047-getting-out-the-wrenches-was-broken-exhaust-stud/page52?t=1232772&highlight=frame+clamp&page=52)) |Drain hose hole worn in by the motor mount. ((photo by Hot Rod Sporty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/rubber-mount-sportster-motorcycle-talk-2004-2006/76555-oil-leaking-from-drain-hose?postid=2024058#post1589609))|You can also replace the hose clamp with a fuel \\ injection clamp. It won't chew into the hose as much. ((photo by harley506d of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/195848-06-sporster-oil-tank-drain/page3?t=2072273&page=3))| |
| Below is an 09-up drain plug set inside the 04-05 clip. \\ | Below is an 09-up drain plug set inside the 04-05 clip. \\ | ||
| - | | 09-up oil tank drain plug ((photo by harley506d of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5730843#post5730843)) |Once installed you can just let the hose end hang or set it into the plastic clip. ((photos by harley506d of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5730843#post5730843))|| | + | | 09-up oil tank drain plug ((photo by harley506d of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/195848-06-sporster-oil-tank-drain/page2#post4276154)) |Once installed you can just let the hose end hang or set it into the plastic clip. ((photos by harley506d of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/195848-06-sporster-oil-tank-drain/page2#post4276154))|| |
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| - | |You can cut a piece out of the plastic so the new part will clip into it as below and simply install the clip back on the frame. ((photos by harley506d of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5730843#post5730843))||| | + | |You can cut a piece out of the plastic so the new part will clip into it as below and simply install the clip back on the frame. ((photos by harley506d of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/195848-06-sporster-oil-tank-drain/page2#post5730843))||| |
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| ===== Fram Sure Drain ===== | ===== Fram Sure Drain ===== | ||
| - | This is basically a valve you put in place of the drain plug on a car/truck oil pan and attach the hose to open the valve to drain the oil. ((flskevin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1081879)) \\ | + | This is basically a valve you put in place of the drain plug on a car/truck oil pan and attach the hose to open the valve to drain the oil. ((flskevin of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/lubrication-and-lubricants/113789-replacing-oil-lines-need-some-info?t=1081879)) \\ |
| Fram doesn't make them anymore but they can still be found on the net at times. Look for the one with 1/2" x 20 threads. \\ | Fram doesn't make them anymore but they can still be found on the net at times. Look for the one with 1/2" x 20 threads. \\ | ||
| The threads on the brass coupling fit can be slid in to the existing drain hose. You can use a couple clamps to secure it into the hose. | The threads on the brass coupling fit can be slid in to the existing drain hose. You can use a couple clamps to secure it into the hose. | ||
