Yeah, you don't want dimples. The pods won't screw on completely tight so you'll have a gap. Its because the bars where the dimples are aren't completely round anymore. You want no dimples, you can still hide the wires. I have biltwell mini apes and it worked out fine.

2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.