UPDATE TO MY MESSAGE BELOW:
Success! So, after many searches and Youtube video's I did the following for a successful repair of the damaged threads of a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RTL Transmission oil plug hole.
1. Used the following Time-Sert kit: Item #: 1215C (M12x1.5 Drain Plug Kit). Prior to ordering I emailed for info/advice and received timely and efficient replies. (Kudo's to Time-Sert). It's not the cheapest option, but from my research, the best for a long-term fix.
2. As I was performing my repair with the bike on stands, I raised as much as I could and went from there.
3. Read the instructions (and watched videos's) a number of times then had at it.
4. The initial step is drilling the old threads out, so with minimal space for manoeuvring I had a neighbour eye-ball with me (after inserting a longer bolt with the same thread (a drill bit just under sized to the existing hole would do) to have at least a visual/mental reference. Once agreed, (having previously apply grease to the drill bit), drill slowly (I used a cordless drill on the "1" setting). As it's aluminium, it goes fast.
5. Once you wipe the sweat away, clean-up the drill bit and replace with the counter-bore. Drill to the stop, then remove.
6. Using a the provided tap and a tap-wrench or whatever (apply grease beforehand and follow the instructions), tap manually.
7. Clean-up externally. I then ran some of the previously removed oil (I had low mileage this year, so it was pretty clean, or an appropriate oil of your choice....) to flush any swarf out that may be inside.
8. Apply de-greaser around the hole and inside the threads, and optionally appiy some acetone to the insert threads for good measure.
9. Then, following the instructions apply oil to the driver tool threads before inserting into the actual insert and then (per a number of YT video's) applied Loctite #721 or similar to the external threads of the insert. Insert per instructions.
10. Wait for the Loctite to cure (read the instructions and/or Google....). Insert the bolt and crush washer, then oil 'er up.
11. Check for leaks assuming you don't have any, start 'er up.
Anywhoo, this is essentially what I did, I hope not too many others have the same issue. If you do research and read the instructions etc etc.
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Basically, I over-torqued the transmission oil outlet magnetic plug upon installation after draining the oil.
So, with my neighbour we managed to remove the plug and that was no easy task. The threads on the bike (transmission oil outlet) are not in great shape, so after Googling, it seems that using a "Time-Sert 1215C M12 x 1.5 Drain Pan Thread Repair Kit" is the way to go. It seems straightforward enough per the info and instructions available (please, no comments about the over-torquing...).
So using plenty of grease on the drill bit and tap, making sure we're square and flush, what else should I be aware of?
Also, I'm on the West Island of Montreal, if anybody knows of anyone or a business that could do this, I'd be interested to know. Acknowledging that moving the thing without a trailer will be a pain...
Anyway, I'd appreciate any input. I don't need critiques on the torqueing, I've already banged my head enough!
Success! So, after many searches and Youtube video's I did the following for a successful repair of the damaged threads of a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RTL Transmission oil plug hole.
1. Used the following Time-Sert kit: Item #: 1215C (M12x1.5 Drain Plug Kit). Prior to ordering I emailed for info/advice and received timely and efficient replies. (Kudo's to Time-Sert). It's not the cheapest option, but from my research, the best for a long-term fix.
2. As I was performing my repair with the bike on stands, I raised as much as I could and went from there.
3. Read the instructions (and watched videos's) a number of times then had at it.
4. The initial step is drilling the old threads out, so with minimal space for manoeuvring I had a neighbour eye-ball with me (after inserting a longer bolt with the same thread (a drill bit just under sized to the existing hole would do) to have at least a visual/mental reference. Once agreed, (having previously apply grease to the drill bit), drill slowly (I used a cordless drill on the "1" setting). As it's aluminium, it goes fast.
5. Once you wipe the sweat away, clean-up the drill bit and replace with the counter-bore. Drill to the stop, then remove.
6. Using a the provided tap and a tap-wrench or whatever (apply grease beforehand and follow the instructions), tap manually.
7. Clean-up externally. I then ran some of the previously removed oil (I had low mileage this year, so it was pretty clean, or an appropriate oil of your choice....) to flush any swarf out that may be inside.
8. Apply de-greaser around the hole and inside the threads, and optionally appiy some acetone to the insert threads for good measure.
9. Then, following the instructions apply oil to the driver tool threads before inserting into the actual insert and then (per a number of YT video's) applied Loctite #721 or similar to the external threads of the insert. Insert per instructions.
10. Wait for the Loctite to cure (read the instructions and/or Google....). Insert the bolt and crush washer, then oil 'er up.
11. Check for leaks assuming you don't have any, start 'er up.
Anywhoo, this is essentially what I did, I hope not too many others have the same issue. If you do research and read the instructions etc etc.
=======================================================================================
Basically, I over-torqued the transmission oil outlet magnetic plug upon installation after draining the oil.
So, with my neighbour we managed to remove the plug and that was no easy task. The threads on the bike (transmission oil outlet) are not in great shape, so after Googling, it seems that using a "Time-Sert 1215C M12 x 1.5 Drain Pan Thread Repair Kit" is the way to go. It seems straightforward enough per the info and instructions available (please, no comments about the over-torquing...).
So using plenty of grease on the drill bit and tap, making sure we're square and flush, what else should I be aware of?
Also, I'm on the West Island of Montreal, if anybody knows of anyone or a business that could do this, I'd be interested to know. Acknowledging that moving the thing without a trailer will be a pain...
Anyway, I'd appreciate any input. I don't need critiques on the torqueing, I've already banged my head enough!
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