【SP Takegawa】Drain Bolt (w/ Magnet) Review
Fits: YAMAHA BirdCity125, YAMAHA NMAX125, YAMAHA CYGNUS X, KAWASAKI ZEPHYR1100, KAWASAKI ZEPHYR400, KAWASAKI ZEPHYR750, KAWASAKI ESTRELLA, KAWASAKI ZZR250R, KAWASAKI ZZ-R250, KAWASAKI ZZR250, KAWASAKI ZZ-R1200, KAWASAKI ZXR750R, HONDA CRF100F, HONDA CBR125R, HONDA Ape50, HONDA ADV150, HONDA Ape100, KAWASAKI GPX400R, KAWASAKI GPZ400R, KAWASAKI GPZ900R,
Drain Bolt with Magnet from SP Takegawa
* About quality and texture, The drain bolt is machined from aluminium and finished with a deep red anodizing with the magnet securely attached to the tip. Aluminium crush washer, set screw and allen key are also included in the package. * About the feeling of use, This is the second drain bolt from SP Takegawa I have purchased due to the addition of another motorcycle to the family so obviously I am more then happy with this product. The magnet works and is good to see the tip of the drain bolt covered with a metal paste like material when replacing the oil. * Products to buy together, The Grom does not have a traditional cartridge style oil filter so I will also be purchasing a new clutch cover with this feature but an still undecided between the versions available from SP Takegawa and Kitaco for this particular motorcycle. * Difficulty of installation, Installation is best to be achieved when carrying out an oil change. My ehaust header pipe is directly below the oil drain port so some aluminium foil is used to minimise contact. Once the oil is fully drained simply install the SP Takegawa drain bolt and torque it down to 24nm. The process was completed in 15 minutes with no difficultly. * Cost performance and comparison with other products, The SP Takegawa drain bolt is higher priced then the Kijima drain bolt which is also magnetic but I find the SP Takegawa version much more appealing with it's anodized finish and also has the additional feature of being able to secure the temperature sensor through the drain bolt. * About shipping and packaging, I am happy to wait 8 weeks on average for my parts to arrive in Sydney Australia via Webike's sea freight which comes with tracking and insurance so I know I'm covered in case something was to go wrong but with there outstanding bubble wrapping and boxing there have been no problems. * Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing, SP Takegawa offer this product in different sizes so be sure to select the part number specific to your motorcycle. Use the product reviews to assist in making a decision on your purchase.
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Although it is not a visible part, this product is really good in that it can filter out iron powder inside the bike. The finish and design are wonderful. Thank you for the quick delivery. I would recommend this product to others. -------------------------------------------------- -------- It's not something you can see, but it's really nice to have this product to filter out the grit from the inside of the bike. The finish and design is great. Thank you for the prompt delivery. I would definitely recommend this product to others. Powered by Google Translator
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A well designed product that integrates into the factory engine case to add a useful feature
About quality and texture - The drain bolt with magnet from SP Takegawa is made from billet aluminium with precision machining and a red anodized surface finish while the quality from the overall fit and finish is perfect. About the feeling of use - The drain bolt with magnet is a well designed product that integrates into the factory engine case to add a useful feature that helps with engine longevity by removing unwanted metal from the oil. Products to buy together - A key product to buy together with the drain bolt with magnet is the SP Takegawa LED temperature guage that will allow for monitoring of the engine oil temperature to ad further longevity of the engine. Difficulty of installation - The installation of the drain bolt with magnet is a simple task that took 0.2 of an hour to complete. Some slight mechanical aptitude and the use of basic hand tools is all that is required to secure the drain bolt with magnet to the engine case. Cost performance and comparison with other products - I find the cost of all the products SP Takegawa sell to be on par when compared to what most other companies sell their products for but the drain bolt with magnet is priced higher this time round. The design of this drain bolt with magnet with it's sensor hole is what sets it apart from the others. About shipping and packaging - With there being no cost difference between sea freight and EMS for the oil filter cover, I chose EMS for a earlier arrival date. The part was extremely well protected while being covered in bubble wrap and surrounded with air pillows in a sturdy cardboard box. Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing - For my location, purchasing specialty products like this from Webike Japan is the only option. There are a few local stores selling parts for the Grom but the range is very basic. View detail
Good bolt!
It's a really good product. Both the finish and the design are excellent. Thank you for your prompt delivery. I recommend this product to others, too View detail
Simple yet functional piece
Choose silver for originality. Stock is 12mm and the new one is 14mm. Didn't manage to use the thermometer screw provided. View detail
Good item for monkey 125
It's a really good product. Both the finish and the design are excellent. Thank you for your prompt delivery. I recommend this product to others, too. View detail