Oh yeah.

 

Clean off the threads and torque it to the spec of 14 ft lbs and forget about it. I change oil very frequently, and although not a good idea, I have yet to replace the rubber o-ring. And I don't use any thread dope or tape. Not needed. I think my o-ring is on it's 6th oil change and holding fine. Of course I inspect it, but if it looks good, it's going to get some more use. Rocket science this is not.

 

don't bring common sense in here, it's not welcome.

 

I am a machinist and I do threads all day.
Looks like a normal H/D drain plug to me how can you tell from a pic that they were over torqued? Maybe by tossing a pitch gauge on them you would have a better idea. I really don't think they look all bad but I will admit I am looking at a pic not the real deal. Thread sealant doesn't hurt a thing either.

 

 

First thing look at service bill see if they charged you for new O-ring, if so you can't trust them because as ohioflhs says straight threads do not need to be sealed they use teflon, as a precaution because they did not change O-ring as book states but also you can get away with out changeing O-ring every time if you do changes yourself just inspect closely

 

a few posts back it was sugested that the op get a dimple super magnet oil plug i think they ment these http://www.drainplugmagnets.com/harleydavidson.php

 

what's wrong with the design of the drain plug? how fancy do you wanna go with a bolt to plug a hole?

 

I see it's going to be a long winter on the forums. By the way.... that doesn't look like they used teflon tape it looks like they used scotch tape.

 

Some people just need a reason to bitch