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I did my first oil change today on my 2016 Superdry Edition at 1000 miles. I used an oil vacuum to evacuate the reservoir, emptied the sump, cleaned the magnetic drain plug and changed the filter. After draining the reservoir, I replaced the drain bolt with a quick drain spigot. Filled her up with 6 quarts of Mobil 1 V Twin 20w50 and started her up. No leaks, no strange noises. I saw a small amount of magnetic gunk on the drain plug. It looked normal for a new engine. The only small hitch was I burned my elbow on the hot exhaust while spinning the filter off. Long sleeve shirt next time should solve that problem. The next change should even be easier with the quick drain spigot. Off for a ride now.
John
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John Linkosky
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2016 3W Superdry Edition
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Not sure why you would want a quick drain spigot on the sump (potential problem too), much easier to fit a drain on the oil feed line then no need to vacuum evacuate the reservoir?
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice) tis no more
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![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2020/07/01/5DE3D83E-4C83-4BD2-8734-9238D5B0F26C.jpg) I have a quick release valve at the tank and clamp tubing to the quick release valve and drain the tank directly without mess or much effort. I only hand tighten the oil filter so never need a tool to remove it.
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2015 M3W, Morgan Aero Racing Stage 1, Garage 56 Stage 2, sport black, saddle tan, jeweled SS dash.
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Emil at morgancustom.net sells an excellent in-line oil drain. Cannot beat it
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I installed the drain valve on the oil reservoir, not the sump. Misstatement on my part.
John
John Linkosky
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Not sure why you would want a quick drain spigot on the sump (potential problem too), much easier to fit a drain on the oil feed line then no need to vacuum evacuate the reservoir? +1. And I will second KankeL’s recommendation, I use it since it is the lowest point t in the system and drains that hose as well.
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I have the easy spigot as well. Beats having to climb under the engine... I say climb.... more like get down into a position from which I cannot recover
Rodger
2018 M3W "Dreamers on the Rise"
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old Goldwings and a couple of Harleys
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I have the easy spigot as well. Beats having to climb under the engine... I say climb.... more like get down into a position from which I cannot recover Think LIFT, it sure helps with these vertically challenged little things.
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Emil at morgancustom.net sells an excellent in-line oil drain. Cannot beat it +1. And I will third KankeL’s recommendation
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How difficult is it to install Morgancustom.net oil drain ?
Procedure ?
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