Aluminum magnetic drain plug

[mattrparks]

I see a lot of magnetic oil drain plugs on ebay and other online retailers. Many of those come pre-drilled for safety wire, which is what I'm really looking for to get my bike ready for track day (drilling my own may be a pain). All of them seem to be made out of aluminum though. Has anybody used any like this? They appear to be popular, but since much of the bolt head is hollowed out and drilled out, I would be worried about the aluminum turning out to be too soft and just shearing off when any real torque is applied. Seen any pre-drilled steel ones?

 

[Bluey]

Pro Bolt sell titanium plugs.

 

[mattrparks]

Nice--I think that will give me better peace of mind than aluminum. Thanks! Picking one up now.

 

[Dustin]

Nice find. I'm sure drilling a plug to wire it up is a bit of a pain in the butt.

 

[jared p]

Nice find. I'm sure drilling a plug to wire it up is a bit of a pain in the butt.

HA one bolt? piece of cake. a whole bike? say goodbye to your evening, patience, half a dozen drill bits and a lotta cussing

 

[mattrparks]

For any who have safety wired the oil plug -- what do you use as the anchor point? I don't really see anything close by with a convenient loop.