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11-08-2016, 07:41 PM
#126
I just think the evidence is in the reports of all the aftermarket plugs being faulty are the dimple plugs with no reports of the gold plugs being faulty.
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04-27-2017, 02:25 PM
#127
stripped oil plug
Mine did the same, I just welded a nut to the bottom of the striped plug. Now I just use a ratchet and socket
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04-27-2017, 04:52 PM
#128
Very Active Member
One thing I discovered with my stock plugs (and yes I am going to admit here that even with 50 years of motorcycle experience behind me I can be lazy and stupid,both at the same time) when I had trouble removing a plug I had not inserted the torx all the way into the hole. Make sure the allen or torx is ALL the way in before you begin to pull. ALso if I set the ratchet to remove before I go upside down I don't make as many mistakes.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
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05-01-2017, 01:25 AM
#129
Active Member
what he said
Originally Posted by beefybudds
I would get a gold plug.
I had a dimple plug snap in 2 leaving half the plug in the clutch cover. It was a $1100 job to get replaced.
There is also another forum member who had the same plug snap in the same spot.
I did compare both dimple and gold plugs and the gold plug seems like a better quality product.
Just a note that the dealer installed the dimple plug during first oil change.
They claimed they did not over torqued the plug.
Also the member who had the same problem happen also claimed he didn't over torqued the plug.
I`m the other guy that had a DIMPLE PLUG plug snap off 1st time I put it in hardly got it snug and bingo broke in half .
it may be that some were defects don`t know for sure but I would go with the gold plugs
Leon
2022 marsala red RTL
AND
2014 RT S SE-6 COGNAC, 2010 RT 622 TRAILER TIMELESS BLACK
BRP trailer hitch, Utopia back rest, Baja Ron sway bar , heim links. Elka stage 2 shocks front and rear.
TricLed fender lights, saddlebag lights and mirror lights. LED headlights and fog lights, Wide vu mirrors.
spyderpops LED bumpskid ,zippered cargo bag linings, Laser Alignment by Netzleys Tire, Stebal air horn
stant gas cap,( Dimple oil plugs REMOVED ) JT dash mount.
(Onboard) Lamonster Garage air compressor and intelliboost charger.
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05-01-2017, 09:54 AM
#130
Very Active Member
I keep a supply of OEM plugs on hand at the shop. If a bike comes in with one of these dimple plugs installed, I refuse to reinstall it. Far to much liability and a known failure point. We replace the factory plug at the owners expense and hand them the dimple plug. Have not had a bike come in with gold plugs installed yet but would give me pause.
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01-14-2018, 08:06 PM
#131
Drain plugs
These 5.95 plugs from value accessories.net are for the 989 v twin not the 1330 ace motor
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02-17-2018, 10:00 AM
#132
Active Member
Stripped oil drain plug
Originally Posted by Semper Fi
I have seen that other people have replaced the oil plugs on their bikes. I did the first oil change on mine today but, I had an oil plug strip on me. I had the correct "T" tool and it still stripped out. I did get it out and drained the oil. I do not want to put that one, or the other one back in there. I have looked and found another oil plug that others have used but $63.00. I will look and ask if anyone knows of any that do not cost that much.
I have always changed oil on my autos and motorcycles and never stripped a plug. Always use a reliable torque wrench, always use new drain plug gasket washer, (cheap insurance) and never ever more than 12 to 14 ft lbs torque. Never had a leak. Stripped drain plugs are caused by mechanics??? who don't use torque wrenches and believe the tighter the better end up with next oil change and stripped plugs and your stuck with a serious and expensive problem. My 2016 F3-T manual drain plug oil sump cover torque specifications "21 ft. lbs." Magnetic drain plug clutch cover "15 ft. lbs" Both over kill and dangerous. Think 12 - 14 ft. lbs.
2018 RT Limited Spyder , Garmin Zumo GPS, Battery tender wire harness Show Chrome brake pedal extender Oxford Blue
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02-17-2018, 11:29 AM
#133
How do you strip the threads of a plug with only 18# or 21# of torque?
2014 RTL Platinum
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02-17-2018, 04:09 PM
#134
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02-18-2018, 10:59 AM
#135
Very Active Member
Gold plugs are the way to go.
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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02-18-2018, 11:52 AM
#136
Originally Posted by Bruiser37
I have always changed oil on my autos and motorcycles and never stripped a plug. Always use a reliable torque wrench, always use new drain plug gasket washer, (cheap insurance) and never ever more than 12 to 14 ft lbs torque. Never had a leak. Stripped drain plugs are caused by mechanics??? who don't use torque wrenches and believe the tighter the better end up with next oil change and stripped plugs and your stuck with a serious and expensive problem. My 2016 F3-T manual drain plug oil sump cover torque specifications "21 ft. lbs." Magnetic drain plug clutch cover "15 ft. lbs" Both over kill and dangerous. Think 12 - 14 ft. lbs.
I just completed the oil and filter change on both my 2014 RTs. The clutch drain plug on one took some effort to remove; obviously the dealer mechanic had applied too much torque at the previous oil change. But the hex wrench did not slip in the bolt socket. In fact it was a very tight fit. I don't understand how anyone can experience the problem described in this thread using the correct tools and torque on the OEM drain bolts.
2014 RTL Platinum
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02-18-2018, 03:08 PM
#137
Very Active Member
Just as a matter of interest has anyone considered using one of these in place of a drain plug
https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/
Eddie Sheppard
Poole Dorset UK
Get a Spyder - See the World
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02-18-2018, 03:24 PM
#138
Active Member
I wouldn't trust dimple plugs
Originally Posted by Semper Fi
I have seen that other people have replaced the oil plugs on their bikes. I did the first oil change on mine today but, I had an oil plug strip on me. I had the correct "T" tool and it still stripped out. I did get it out and drained the oil. I do not want to put that one, or the other one back in there. I have looked and found another oil plug that others have used but $63.00. I will look and ask if anyone knows of any that do not cost that much.
I had dimple plugs and the clutch cover plug snapped in two on the first use. Its to thin around magnet . That was a $900 oil change. I put the original ones back in , just tap them to make sure they are in all the way and you won't strip it.
Leon
2022 marsala red RTL
AND
2014 RT S SE-6 COGNAC, 2010 RT 622 TRAILER TIMELESS BLACK
BRP trailer hitch, Utopia back rest, Baja Ron sway bar , heim links. Elka stage 2 shocks front and rear.
TricLed fender lights, saddlebag lights and mirror lights. LED headlights and fog lights, Wide vu mirrors.
spyderpops LED bumpskid ,zippered cargo bag linings, Laser Alignment by Netzleys Tire, Stebal air horn
stant gas cap,( Dimple oil plugs REMOVED ) JT dash mount.
(Onboard) Lamonster Garage air compressor and intelliboost charger.
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02-18-2018, 05:09 PM
#139
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02-18-2018, 07:05 PM
#140
2014 RTL Platinum
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02-18-2018, 07:36 PM
#141
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by eddieshep999
They were discussed in this thread. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ghlight=fumoto. Clearance is the main concern.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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02-18-2018, 08:54 PM
#142
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02-19-2018, 01:12 AM
#143
Active Member
Drain plugs
Originally Posted by cptjam
Buy the Dimple or Gold plug, and be done with it. I'm not finding a quality alternative, and I do lots of oil changes. Go first class, Marine!
Listen to Joe he knows what he's talking about😃
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02-19-2018, 02:03 AM
#144
Active Member
Re drain plugs
Originally Posted by Bam Bam and Pebbles
The Gold Plugs MP-01 and MP-18 are a total of $40 without shipping. Go to goldplug.com
Please confirm MP-01 and MP-18 are for 1330cc thanks
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02-19-2018, 12:43 PM
#145
SpyderLovers Ambassador
Drain Plug
NOT on My SPYDER!! USED this type of Drain plug on the Riding Mower ONLY. PS: I broke one off of my ATV.
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