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Hurg · 02-18-2012, 08:47 PM

After nearly rounding my oil drain bolt and insuring my left wrist is out of commission for the weekend I started looking for alternatives to the aluminum crush washers. I hate them damn things. (it is actually still firmly stuck to my drain bolt)

My options are.

1. Rubber washer
2. Fibre washer
3. Bolt with inset o ring
4. Drain valve (fumoto)

The first 3 would lessen the torque needed for a proper seal for easier oil changes and less thread damage. The 4th one witch is the one I'm leaning towards just seems super awesome. Has anyone here ever used one? If so how well did it work? Also. Would you know if they would fit the 85 vt500c?

02-18-2012, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hurg Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 166	Fumoto oil drain valve? After nearly rounding my oil drain bolt and insuring my left wrist is out of commission for the weekend I started looking for alternatives to the aluminum crush washers. I hate them damn things. (it is actually still firmly stuck to my drain bolt) My options are. 1. Rubber washer 2. Fibre washer 3. Bolt with inset o ring 4. Drain valve (fumoto) The first 3 would lessen the torque needed for a proper seal for easier oil changes and less thread damage. The 4th one witch is the one I'm leaning towards just seems super awesome. Has anyone here ever used one? If so how well did it work? Also. Would you know if they would fit the 85 vt500c?