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Carburetor Float Bowl Drain Plug | Honda 350 / 360 / 450
Carburetor Float Bowl Drain Plug | Honda 350 / 360 / 450

Carburetor Float Bowl Drain Plug | Honda 350 / 360 / 450

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CMC Part Number:6059
  • Replaces OEM Part:16165-500-004
  • Qty:Sold Individually (order TWO per bike)

Carburetor Float Bowl Drain Plug | Honda CB350 / CB360 / CB450

A replacement float bowl drain plug for the Keihin carburetors on Honda CB350, CL350, SL350, CB360, CL360, CJ360, CB450, CL450, and CB500T motorcycles. This is the "big head" late-style plug that seals with an O-ring — a sealing O-ring is included with every plug. Sold individually; order two per bike (one per carburetor).

Why You Need This

Replace the old and worn-out carburetor float bowl drain plugs on your Honda twins with a new set from Common Motor Collective. Our drain plugs are a direct replacement for the OEM plugs and are drilled through the body so you can drain fuel without completely removing them from the float bowl. Each plug is sold individually and includes a sealing O-ring.

Specifications

Replaces OEM Part Numbers16165-500-004
Head StyleBig Head (Late-Model Carburetors)
ThreadM6 x 0.75
Seal TypeO-Ring (included)
Sold AsSold Individually — order TWO per bike
Fits ModelsCB350/CL350/SL350 (1968–1973), CB360/CL360/CJ360 (1974–1977), CB450/CL450 (1965–1974), CB500T (1975–1976)

Early-Style vs. Late-Style Drain Plugs

Honda used two different float bowl drain plug designs across the production runs of these motorcycles. The early-style plug has a small head and seals with a flat aluminum washer. The late-style plug — what we sell here — has a larger-diameter head and seals with an O-ring.

Drilled-Through Design

This drain plug is hollow through the center and has four small cross-drilled holes in the sides. This design allows you to crack the plug loose and let fuel dribble out through the center hole without fully removing the plug from the float bowl. Over time, these tiny passages can become packed with dirt and sediment. When rebuilding your carburetors, clean these holes out with a piece of fine wire or a small drill bit to restore full drainage.

Installation

Clean the threads inside the float bowl. Apply a small drop of oil to both the new plug’s threads and the O-ring before threading the plug in by hand. Tighten with a flathead screwdriver — just snug, don’t overtighten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this on an early-style carburetor?

No. This is the big-head plug that threads into the late-style float bowl. If your carburetor uses the small-head drain plug sealed with a flat aluminum washer, this plug will not be the correct fit.

Does the O-ring come with the plug?

Yes. Each drain plug includes one sealing O-ring. If you need additional O-rings (for example, during a full carburetor rebuild), our rebuild kits for the CB350, CB360, and CB450/CB500T also include replacement drain plug O-rings.

Do I need to remove the plug completely to drain fuel?

No. The plug is drilled through the center with four cross-holes in the body. Loosening the plug allows fuel to drain through these passages without fully removing the plug from the float bowl.

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Last updated: March 2026

This Carburetor Drain Plug Fits These Honda Motorcycles
1965*1966*1967*1968*1969*1970*1971197219731974197519761977
450
500
CB450K0CB450K0CB450K0CB450K1CB450K2CB450K3CB450K4CB450K5CB450K6CB450K7CB500TCB500T
CL450K0CL450K1CL450K2CL450K3CL450K4CL450K5CL450K5CL450K6
350CB350K0CB350K1CB350K2CB350K3CB350K4CB350K5
CL350K0CL350K1CL350K2CL350K3CL350K4CL350K5
SL350K0SL350K0SL350K1SL350K2SL350K2
360CB360GCB360TCB360T
CL360K0CL360K1CJ360TCJ360T

 

5 Stars
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Worthwhile replacement part. The originals needed replacement after 35 years of service.
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Reviewed by:  from Ocean Shores, WA. on 5/1/2017
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5 Stars
No more leak
Both of my carburators were leaking just enough to really bug me. Bought these and it took care of the issue. Great product!
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Reviewed by:  from NY. on 9/7/2017
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