Oil hole thread size?

[Scubatech]

I like your idea Def toner. That's a weird spot for most funnels. I use a long transmission fill type funnel on mine.

 

[Top Ten]

No clearance to fit under most if not all Tenere skid plates. I even bought the newest low profile valve. My long rides often require an oil change mid trip so was looking for an easy and clean drain without even removing skid plate. I have a Fumoto on my car and it's so easy. Put a short vinyl hose onto valve and drain directly into your recycling container.

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SilverBullet, deftoner is talking about an oil filler, not an oil drainer. He is considering a funnel with a threaded tip. You can screw it into your oil fill and pour oil without spillage.

 

[Sierra1]

Glad I wasn't the only one confused.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Looks like a great idea. Probably will need a longer neck.

 

[deftoner]

That is a neat idea! It would take some designing to get the height just right so as to not hit my crash bars.

The idea is to have a Funnel then different adapters for different motorcycles. I will check on mine then we can start measure different crash bars and stuff for different adapters

Thanks for the reply

 

[gv550]

I did a parking lot oil change in Yukon and didn't have a funnel with me, found it near impossible to pour oil into the filler hole. So I cut the bottom out of a water bottle and it actually screwed into the Yamaha hole, not the correct thread but good enough to hold it in place.
And I did return the used oil for proper disposal, didn't change the filter.

 

[deftoner]

That is a neat idea! It would take some designing to get the height just right so as to not hit my crash bars.

I will contact you to ask for some measures

 

[Mak10]

This is what I usually use. It kinks the funnel somewhat and slows down the filling

 

[dell835]

I looked around for a funnel solution but gave up. I just stick one in & do a little bungie cord to crash bars for reassurance.

 

[deftoner]

So, the funnel will breath from the side. this is my first print test:

 

[deftoner]

This is what I usually use. It kinks the funnel somewhat and slows down the filling View attachment 70925View attachment 70926View attachment 70927

Thanks for the measure! for sure we can figure something out. Will do some more testing then will re-design one for your measures

 

[gunslinger_006]

Can you make the air tube big enough for a pipe cleaner or a test tube brush? That way i can clean it entirely?

 

[Don in Lodi]

The vent won't need cleaning.

 

[gunslinger_006]

The vent won't need cleaning.

What a strange statement.

I guess its impossible for me to drop it in the dirt?

 

[Don in Lodi]

Wow, ok. Compressed air would be a better choice, shot of carb cleaner maybe.

 

[gunslinger_006]

Im just saying: don’t underestimate my ability to mess things up.

 

[Cycledude]

I believe your funnel would work fine without the vent.

on Goldwing I’ve been using a bottle for a funnel, it screws in just like yours does and it works great without a vent, the oil fill opening on the Goldwing is much smaller than the one on the Tenere.

 

[deftoner]

I thought and I test a bigger hole, but at some point will be small or the walls for the thread will break easy. And a bigger hole will be easy to send dirt inside too. For now I guess that compressed air, or even can run a little oil thru it to clean dirt in it.

 

[deftoner]

Thanks all for the interest. I'm near to have some final versions of it

 

[deftoner]

OK! this first design is already operative!

Its 2 parts. so will be easier to install and smaller to take on trips! and then I can print different adapters for different motorcycles and you can reuse the funnel