[krimp]

I was looking for an oil drain pan and came across this product. Just wanted to know if any of you have encountered this before and if it works.

http://www.amazon.com/Kats-1153-Handi-Heat-Magnetic-Heater/dp/B000BOABS6/ref=pd_bxgy_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=155Y0EDSG22BMDC1ZJ3W

[gremlin]

I think our sumps are all aluminum.  that probably won't attach.

[REpozer]

These are being used on large engines in -40 deg C and F. Have you ever went for a ride that cold?
Magnet will no stick to Al cases.

[Ducati Scotty]

I think it's been mentioned here before, an incandescent light bulb underneath the engine will usually warm the oil enough to flow in temps as cold as you're likely to want to ride in.

Scott

[High On Octane]

A heat lamp for reptiles would probably work even better.

[krimp]

You guys are all great. I do ride in sub 0 temps (both F and C), so how cold it gets is not a problem (I have good cold weather gear). I don't think putting a light out on my front porch under my bike would be a good idea.

[tenacres650]

A heat lamp for reptiles would probably work even better.

Or
http://www.vetnpetdirect.com.au/anarchy-reptile-heat-cable?gclid=Cj0KEQiAtMSzBRDs7fvDosLZmpoBEiQADzG1vANZD3ODIE-F5Ipe9IDDfanK8ZtJeTwGm5QBiyWGqFIaAnJi8P8HAQ&gdftrk=gdfV25674_a_7c2113_a_7c7895_a_7c116868#.VnHgNxk7bqA

[Arizoni]

Do you insert that reptile heater from the mouth, or up the rear of the snake? 

Inquiring minds want to know.

[gremlin]

You guys are all great. I do ride in sub 0 temps (both F and C), so how cold it gets is not a problem (I have good cold weather gear). I don't think putting a light out on my front porch under my bike would be a good idea.

outside, sub-zero, yeah, 200 watts sounds about right ......   you might need to rig up some sort of a metal strap to hold it to the bottom of your engine.

[malky]

Three minutes with one of these works wonders on air cooled crank start diesels, might burn your paint though. 

[krimp]

Three minutes with one of these works wonders on air cooled crank start diesels, might burn your paint though. 

I want to warm the oil, not melt my tires.

[JohnDL]

Wouldn't the best way to warm the oil be to start the thing up?

With the correct grade of oil in it, it'll be protected from any startup wear which I presume is your main concern?

John

[REpozer]

I found a 2"x 5" oil heating pad on Google .
Less then $25 , plug in 120v.
That might be something to consider.
You are hardcore riding at 0 F.

[malky]

I was looking for an oil drain pan and came across this product. Just wanted to know if any of you have encountered this before and if it works.

http://www.amazon.com/Kats-1153-Handi-Heat-Magnetic-Heater/dp/B000BOABS6/ref=pd_bxgy_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=155Y0EDSG22BMDC1ZJ3W

If you scroll down the link page, there's a 5" X 4"  150watt heatpad.

[wildbill]

I actually use those 5x4 units to heat the bottom of the bird nest boxes during the winter. I could do a full blown test here and tell you if it will heat the bottom of the sump -OR NOT!...lol