Plastic Frame Plugs (update)

[antonye]

There was some discussion a while back (http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=1550) about using plastic grommets or "hole plugs" from various suppliers to do the same job as the more expensive frame plugs.

A colleague at work was popping out to Maplin at lunchtime so I went with him to buy some of their plastic "hole plugs" to see if they fit.

From reading the website, it appears you buy them at 99p each in a minimum quantity of 10, but on arriving at their shop it turns out it's a pack of ten for 99p!!

Will post more tonight when I've found out if they fit!

[rcgbob44]

R.S do them as well, I have them on my 998s and they look nice, not shiny plastic but slightly textured mat finnish

[chris.p]

Got to admit mine cost £50 from Tecmoto but they do look the dogs danglies in gold anodising with the STM logo etc etched out in silver:D.

Chris

[Sticky]

Being skint and a tight arse, anyone know where you can get the grommets in north yorkshire?

Cheers sticky.

[Backmarker]

Ant,
Do they fit then mate ?

[antonye]

The good news is yes, they do fit!

The 30mm fits lovely although is a little loose to start off with, so I bent out the tabs around the edge and it's now wedged in there lovely.

However, the smaller ones are only 19mm across but the hole appears to be about 22mm. The plug does cover the hole but it's very loose, so I used some double-sided foam tape wrapped around the edge to hold it in place, which it does nicely.

The plugs look really good on as they are a matt-black effect plastic which goes great with my grey frame and other black accessories on the bike.

I'll take some pics tonight and put them up for you to judge for yourself.

For those that want some, the order codes from Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/) are RG80 for the 19mm (small) plugs (99p for a pack of 10) and RG81 for the 30mm (large) plugs, again 99p for a pack of 10. You could try mail order (sign up for their email newsletter to get a 2 quid off any order discount voucher) but going to your nearest store is probably the best idea.

So unfortunately I haven't stumbled across the big money-making plan to free me from working for the rest of my life, but I've just saved myself a few quid to put towards the next project...

:lol:

[rcgbob44]

For anybody interested. Radio Spars do a blanking plug/Grommet kit that costs £30.37 ex vat that consists of 263 plugs in all different sizes.
I have found this to be really useful and apart from the obvious fram plug use, can be used for othe odd holes etc to make the bike look nicer.

Regrds
Bob

[rcgbob44]

That should read "Radio Spares";)

[Felix]

There is a local place called FastPak that sells them individually. 22 p each, that's a whopping 1.10 all told! There the black plastic variety and fit snugly.

[Felix]

says he with over 1700 posts in a single year!:P

[custard]

If the plugs are slightly loose then stick them in with silicone, this holds them in and it's not affected by vibration.

[Dazza]

I disagree - the Ducati is both a Machine and a Work of Art.

This is why we customise, as it satisifies both form and function.

[Dazza]

And yes, I probably do need to get out and ride more.

[Flanners]

I went for the £45 Corse frame plugs, should look good though!

[rcgbob44]

You girls are getting very bitchy!!!!!!!!!!:D

[antonye]

Shouldn't you be out riding and not trolling? ;)

[Dazza]

I cant ride my bike at the mo anyways, as I'm still waiting for my painted panel and seat unit to come back....

Nearly three weeks now, but should be Wednesday hopfully, talk about moody for the past two weeks - the weather has been great, I've been off and i had no bike to ride.......

I'm off fishing. ;)

[antonye]

I agree with you Dazza about the "work of art" bit.

Unfortunately for me, yours is more "Van Gough" whereas mine is more in the style of "Tracy Emin".

:lol:

[rcgbob44]

Essex - yukky!!!!

[antonye]

Originally posted by rcgbob44
Essex - yukky!!!!

...says the man from Surrey. ;)

Besides, I'm originally from Suffolk so moving to Essex is a step up the evolutionary ladder.

(apologies in advance to Syer)

[Dazza]

Antonye - All Ducati's are beautiful. A joy to the eye.

I'm originally from Newcastle and i now live down South - so is that up or down the evolutionary scale then ??

[Sticky]

A definite move down, without doubt!!

[TopiToo]

Hello antonye

Got the 30mm plugs in from Maplins . . and I swear the bike feels faster, now all I need are the 23mm plugs and I am in business:D

regards

TopiToo

[antonye]

Originally posted by TopiToo
Got the 30mm plugs in from Maplins . . and I swear the bike feels faster, now all I need are the 23mm plugs and I am in business:D


Ssssh! Don't tell everyone! I've been making a mint by selling these as kits on ebay!

:lol:

[Mark]

Went in my local maplins, they don't have any, was going to ask you yesterday if you could grab some for me :o Was 2 busy dodging the bunny boiler 535.

If ya can, i'll send you a cheque to cover the cost and postage, this time with a cheque filled in, d'oh! lol

[antonye]

Originally posted by TopiToo
all I need are the 23mm plugs and I am in business:D


PM me your address and I'll stick you some in the post ... I've got a few spare you can have.

[antonye]

Originally posted by flanker
If ya can, i'll send you a cheque to cover the cost and postage, this time with a cheque filled in, d'oh! lol

I'll drop you a U2U ... DSC discount and all that ;)

[TopiToo]

Hello antonye,

thanks for the offer I am looking into getting some will let you know if it does not work out.

thanks again.

regards

TopiToo

[uncle porry]

originally posted by antoyne
Besides, I'm originally from Suffolk so moving to Essex is a step up the evolutionary ladder.

bloomin cheek of it, are you sayin us suffolks lot are phick or sumfin ? i`ll have you kow we are as quick as a ferret with a chilli up its ****......sometimes...:D

[antonye]

Originally posted by uncle porry
bloomin cheek of it, are you sayin us suffolks lot are phick or sumfin ?

Yes.



















:P

[uncle porry]

:mad:

[toecutter]

I had an ST4 before I got my 996, and the ST comes with rubber grommets plugging the frame tube ends. A couple of minutes with a micrometer in the local dealer's showroom enabled me to source all the plugs I needed for the 996 from the ST catalogue, at about £1 each, except for the swinging arm support tubes, but as I use these holes to support the bike on a centre stand, I just left them open.

[eccles291]

Originally posted by antonye

I'll take some pics tonight and put them up for you to judge for yourself.

Did you do those pics antonye? I'd be interested to see them.

Cheers,


Colin :)

[antonye]

Here's a pic...

If you want a set, let me know and I'll do you a DSC discount.


[Edited on 25-3-2004 by antonye]

[webbyc]

Are these the ones you're flogging on ebay?

[antonye]

Originally posted by webbyc
Are these the ones you're flogging on ebay?

Yes.