drain plug stripped out, anyone have a better replacment

[Firefly]

Crankcase: MP-01
http://www.goldplug.com/Motorcycle_Drain_Plugs/MP01.html

Oil reservoir: MP-02
http://www.goldplug.com/Motorcycle_Drain_Plugs/MP02.html

Those are slightly more expensive than the BRP OEM plugs.

 

[BajaRon]

You can JB Weld a magnet on the end of the bolt. I've done this before and it works great.

Just be sure to get a magnet that is at least a bit smaller in diameter than the bolt (DUH!).

The advantage is you can get a much larger/stronger magent than what usually comes on magnet ended drain plugs (if you can even find a magnet ended drain plug for your application).

 

[BajaRon]

Changed oil in my Spyder today and re-discovered something. The bolt heads are Torx, NOT Allen!

An Allen will go into the hole and even give you some grip. But you'll round it out for sure using an Allen.

That is because the hole is designed for a 6mm Torx head.

 

[Firefly]

Changed oil in my Spyder today and re-discovered something. The bolt heads are Torx, NOT Allen!

An Allen will go into the hole and even give you some grip. But you'll round it out for sure using an Allen.

That is because the hole is designed for a 6mm Torx head.

The drain plugs are Torx?

Not from what I recall-- will check my extra stock tomorrow-- but I was positive they were hex.

 

[Roger]

Thanks ron i'am going to do my oil change tomorrow 6mm torx check. :firstplace:

 

[bruceofthebronx]

Did the same,

but just ordered goldplugs.com, MP01 & MP02 plus extra washers. $10 each plus washers & shipping. Look like great quality. Good luck.

 

[bjt]

The drain plugs are Torx?

Not from what I recall-- will check my extra stock tomorrow-- but I was positive they were hex.

I'm sure mine are hex also. :agree:

 

[Rando]

Both of ours are Torx.

 

[Lamonster]

Changed oil in my Spyder today and re-discovered something. The bolt heads are Torx, NOT Allen!

An Allen will go into the hole and even give you some grip. But you'll round it out for sure using an Allen.

That is because the hole is designed for a 6mm Torx head.

I was wrong http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=232138&postcount=39

 

[Firefly]

Both of my plugs are 6mm Hex..... as are the extras I ordered and have in stock.

 

[Lamonster]

Both of my plugs are 6mm Hex..... as are the extras I ordered and have in stock.

How about taking a picture of the extras you have. I can't believe they changed mid stream. :dontknow:

 

[Firefly]

My Drain plugs...

Here's pics of my drain plugs--- all 6mm Hex.

 

[Lamonster]

That's crazy :hun::dontknow: EDIT- http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=232138&postcount=39

 

[the nicko]

order MP-02 Magnetic Drain Plug to me
nice to have :2thumbs:

 

[Firefly]

That's crazy :hun::dontknow:

So you guys have Torx--- for both? That's really strange. I just got some of these plugs in last week. I'm paranoid about breaking or stripping one after I had the one break on me---

 

[boborgera]

How about taking a picture of the extras you have. I can't believe they changed mid stream. :dontknow:

Same here, 6mm 08 GS. :dontknow:

 

[Raptor]

And the oil drain plug plot thickens! (queue theme from "Mission Impossible"!) :roflblack: I must agree with Lamont that changing spec on a critical fastener and not letting anyone know about it is kind of nuts!! :shocked: I will have to pay very close attention when my time comes, which will be soon on the RS-S. I believe I will be getting the gold plugs as well and just avoid all this nastiness. That is, once I get the old ones out!

 

[bjt]

Here's pics of my drain plugs--- all 6mm Hex.

These look just like what dltang and I have.

 

[Lamonster]

I was wrong pps:pps:pps:pps:

I just jacked my Spyder up and looked again. pps:

 

[Trickie Dick]

Here's pics of my drain plugs--- all 6mm Hex.

Mine look the same. Ordered through the dealer....6mm Allen:thumbup: