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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.
Last edited by beefybudds; 09-26-2016 at 11:46 PM.
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yep dimple snapped in half
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.
that was me, my dimple plug broke in half right at the magnet the very first time I put it in and it WAS NOT over torqued.
I think some may be defective. VERY EXPENSIVE OIL CHANGE.
Leon
2022 marsala red RTL
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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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pic of broken dimple plug
IMG_0056.jpg
Originally Posted by spyderryder53
that was me, my dimple plug broke in half right at the magnet the very first time I put it in and it WAS NOT over torqued.
I think some may be defective. VERY EXPENSIVE OIL CHANGE.
Leon
photo of dimple plug that broke off at magnet
2022 marsala red RTL
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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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2022 marsala red RTL
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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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Last edited by spyderryder53; 09-29-2016 at 08:23 AM.
2022 marsala red RTL
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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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Just a question: Why are dimple bolts so expensive? Is Dimple a bolt manufactuer or just a jobber?
I made my own oil plugs with magnets and use magnets on the out side of the oil reserve. Prevention
is cheap.
Good Luck
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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
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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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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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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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Yes the "T" does mean torx tool. I have a 2015 F3-S and yes the head of the drain plug is stripped out. I looked at the dimple brand and found them to be $63.00. That is way to much. IMHO
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The Gold Plugs MP-01 and MP-18 are a total of $40 without shipping. Go to goldplug.com
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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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Drain Plug
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STRIPPED PLUGS
Originally Posted by Semper Fi
Yes the "T" does mean torx tool. I have a 2015 F3-S and yes the head of the drain plug is stripped out. I looked at the dimple brand and found them to be $63.00. That is way to much. IMHO
OK now I know what your issue is, and the answer is the GOLD PLUGS , they have strong magnets and work just as well as the Dimple brand.................I only re-placed the large PLUG ( the Torx ) the small one ( HEX insert ) was never an issue when using a Ratchet .................Mike
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Originally Posted by Semper Fi
Yes the "T" does mean torx tool. I have a 2015 F3-S and yes the head of the drain plug is stripped out. I looked at the dimple brand and found them to be $63.00. That is way to much. IMHO
Hey, fellow Marine! Diego or Parris??? I did mine at PI in '74. Don't mind Mike, he is working on his social skills......right, Mike???
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SOCIAL SKILLS MY A**
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I got out of the Corps in '93 and worked in a Federal Penn for 22 years. I had to deal with all the crap you put in jail!!
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Originally Posted by Doc Humphreys
Hey, fellow Marine! Diego or Parris??? I did mine at PI in '74. Don't mind Mike, he is working on his social skills......right, Mike???
I did the PI in '83. Semper Fi
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Originally Posted by Semper Fi
Yes the "T" does mean torx tool. I have a 2015 F3-S and yes the head of the drain plug is stripped out. I looked at the dimple brand and found them to be $63.00. That is way to much. IMHO
On your F3, one plug is torx, the other is hex. What sort of tool were you using? You need a torx drive socket and ratchet, not a key. If the head striped out, the wrong tool was used or not fully inserted.
I do not recommend the dimple plugs. They are worse than the OEM in terms of failure. Having done MANY spyder oil changes, the OEM plugs are just fine if you use the right tools to remove and install them. Dimple refused to stand behind their defective product. Once you see a snapped off Dimple plug, its easy to see why they fail from the very thin wall under the o-ring. Bad product.
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DIMPLE VS. GOLD PLUG
Originally Posted by jcthorne
On your F3, one plug is torx, the other is hex. What sort of tool were you using? You need a torx drive socket and ratchet, not a key. If the head striped out, the wrong tool was used or not fully inserted.
I do not recommend the dimple plugs. They are worse than the OEM in terms of failure. Having done MANY spyder oil changes, the OEM plugs are just fine if you use the right tools to remove and install them. Dimple refused to stand behind their defective product. Once you see a snapped off Dimple plug, its easy to see why they fail from the very thin wall under the o-ring. Bad product.
...........JC, I have the GOLD brand and I've seen pics of the Magnet in the Dimple brand ...... It looks like the Dimple has a larger magnet and I think this is the problem .......the larger magnet causes them to drill a larger hole in the plug , thus making the walls thinner, thus the failure...................jmho.......Mike
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
........... JC, I have the GOLD brand and I've seen pics of the Magnet in the Dimple brand ...... It looks like the Dimple has a larger magnet and I think this is the problem .......the larger magnet causes them to drill a larger hole in the plug , thus making the walls thinner, thus the failure...................jmho.......Mike
This may very well be true. I have not seen a snapped off gold plug. What you say about a smaller magnet would make sense as it leaves more metal at the weakest point.
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