1150 magnetic gearbox plug

[Deleted member CB]

Just done a search to try & find out about a magnetic gearbox plug for my 2003 1150adv which doesn't seem to have one, only to find mention of a third plug underneath that is magnetic, though its not clear if this is the case.
Does anyone know about the existence of said plug ?, don't really want to undo a bolt that fastens something on the inside

 

[beermonster]

Magnetic Plug?

Dunno about that only ever remove the two on the side of the gear box to change the oil, would not bother looking for this third plug?

Simon

 

[Deleted member CB]

The reason for asking is, if there is one it's always nice to see what the gearbox is shedding, on older stuff it can often be a indicator of condition or impending doom! If there isn't one I'll fit one. There is a big darker coloured plug underneath the normal drain plug, anyone know what it is?

 

[Global Rider]

There is a big darker coloured plug underneath the normal drain plug, anyone know what it is?

A magnetic drain plug, although I've never had it out to confirm this.

 

[Deleted member CB]

Thanks Global Rider. For anyone interested to know if there are small metal particles or gert big bits o gear teeth in the bottom of their gearbox, there is a big 14mm magnetic hex plug underneath the normal drain plug. According to ADVrider it can't be got at with the cat on & should be torqued to 55Nm