Hi, i am noticing a little bit of oil gradually over time coming out from the OEM black plastick oil plug around the sides where it screws in. I recall a friend of mine a while ago saying the OEM oil screws/plugs werent the best. Can anyone confirm/deny if this is the case and if i should invest in an after market plug?
Cheers
the plastic plug is lame
monsterparts has a metal plug with a guage [thumbsup]
...well he did at one point
can't find it now
anyway
spend the money on one of these
http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/CI-oilplug/Accessories/CI-oilplug.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/CI-oilplug/Accessories/CI-oilplug.html)
found em
I seem to remember monsterparts selling them for around 70 though
http://www.newbonneville.com/html/oil_temp_gauge.html (http://www.newbonneville.com/html/oil_temp_gauge.html)
Looks good, but i could see some punk stealing it
Quote from: cakeman on July 07, 2010, 09:12:43 PM
Hi, i am noticing a little bit of oil gradually over time coming out from the OEM black plastick oil plug around the sides where it screws in. I recall a friend of mine a while ago saying the OEM oil screws/plugs werent the best. Can anyone confirm/deny if this is the case and if i should invest in an after market plug?
Cheers
Aftermarket plugs are cool for the bling factor and there are some really nice ones out there so just browse around a bit. If, on the other hand, you decide to stick with the OEM plug it's probably just the O-ring. Check that for any damage. Even if there doesn't appear to be you can replace it anyway for a couple bucks, might help with the leak.
My $.02
I had the same problem with my Sport Classic.
If you look closely at the plug, there's a "seam" where the sides of the casting mold met. In my case, that ridge was squeezing the gasket just enough to let a wee little bit of oil seep by. If that's what's causing it on yours, you could try *gently* filing down that ridge and replacing the gasket.
Or you could just drop the $20 on some new bling. The STM plugs are even pre-drilled for safety wire. [thumbsup]
safety wire might slow down your punk factor too
I've had the "plug with a gauge" on my bike for about 8 years now and live in a city full of punks. No problems yet (knocking wood).
Quote from: Mother on July 07, 2010, 11:11:46 PM
found em
I seem to remember monsterparts selling them for around 70 though
http://www.newbonneville.com/html/oil_temp_gauge.html (http://www.newbonneville.com/html/oil_temp_gauge.html)
Monsterparts lost their supplier/importer...they are still made and available in Eur but the supplier will not export to USA at link below...you would want a Number 5 version
http://www.buymotogp.com/search-moto-detail+Motorcycle+Oil+Temperature+Gauge+No+10/ (http://www.buymotogp.com/search-moto-detail+Motorcycle+Oil+Temperature+Gauge+No+10/)
If someone finds a supplier in the States please shoot me a PM
Quote from: Mother on July 07, 2010, 11:11:46 PM
found em
I seem to remember monsterparts selling them for around 70 though
http://www.newbonneville.com/html/oil_temp_gauge.html (http://www.newbonneville.com/html/oil_temp_gauge.html)
That one looks great and is in Fahrenheit, but would it fit on a ducati
Quote from: Heath on July 09, 2010, 09:46:19 AM
That one looks great and is in Fahrenheit, but would it fit on a ducati
dunno
that link was for the example
Quote from: RAT900 on July 08, 2010, 02:44:41 AM
Monsterparts lost their supplier/importer...they are still made and available in Eur but the supplier will not export to USA at link below...you would want a Number 5 version
http://www.buymotogp.com/search-moto-detail+Motorcycle+Oil+Temperature+Gauge+No+10/ (http://www.buymotogp.com/search-moto-detail+Motorcycle+Oil+Temperature+Gauge+No+10/)
If someone finds a supplier in the States please shoot me a PM
wait, so I can buy it but he wont send it to the US?
Quote from: Mother on July 09, 2010, 09:06:34 PM
wait, so I can buy it but he wont send it to the US?
I guess so judging from the website on line ordering option...unless you can get someone in Eur or Ireland to receive it and ship it to you...who knows...but that would be the type you would want example-wise
they ship to AUS. I bet they do ship to the US, i would contact them via email.