Rubber plug in swingarm

[EJV]

That's funny. I like my little "Final Drive Failure" writeup.

The funniest part of all this?

Yeah, that rubber plug is STILL missing. I even rode Will's Creek AGAIN, after.

EJ

 

[limey]

I rode up to my dealer yesterday and he is going to order me one under the warranty, I will silicone the new one on.

 

[colorider]

Checked mine. A little loose, but still there.

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[Glenn C]

I rode up to my dealer yesterday and he is going to order me one under the warranty, I will silicone the new one on.

Guys,

For those who are using silicone to hold the bung in place.... as the swing arm is alloy, I'd recommend using neutral cure silicone (as used for roofing, guttering etc) otherwise you risk serious corrosion of the alloy. I know it's powder coated but why risk it?

Glenn

BTW, mines done over 10,000 kms and is still there, just. I'll be siliconing mine in this weekend

 

[EricV]

I could be wrong, but I believe virtually all of the automotive RTV sold in the states is neutral cure too. I've used a lot of it on raw aluminum w/o any corrosion issues. In applications where I've had a chance to see it again after a few years and miles too.

 

[JRTEN]

Just checked mine. Almost 4 K miles on mine and its still there ::014::

However, its so loosely fitted and easy to pop out- its hard to believe it hasn't fallen off during one of my off road rides.

OK, check yours now if you haven't already ::009::

 

[whisperquiet]

I am thinking at the next tire change I will slide/stretch an old bicycle/motorcycle inner-tube (strategically and precisely) cut down to slide snugly over the swing arm to cover retain the swingarm rubber plug. Cost = $0.00

 

[mcbrien]

I am thinking at the next tire change I will slide/stretch an old bicycle/motorcycle inner-tube (strategically and precisely) cut down to slide snugly over the swing arm to cover retain the swingarm rubber plug. Cost = $0.00

Sounds like a job for duct tape :lamp:

 

[fredz43]

A little RTV applied to the plug, put it back in and it's there for good. easy peasy.

 

[Maxified]

Sounds like a job for duct tape :lamp:

::026::

gorilla tape

 

[kgfire]

The hole is drilled in the swingarm for the gas to escape during the welding process to make the swingarm. Simple.

 

[tomatocity]

Good to find this thread. Mine is still there though loose. One more item for the maintenance list.

 

[ST-venture]

I notified my dealer regarding the loose plug while they were doing the fuel pump seal recall and they cleaned and re-fitted the plug but still seemed loose.
They went ahead a ordered me a new one under warranty. I installed the new one and it seems a bit more snug but still not real tight.
I told the dealer I'd keep a eye on it and let them know if it ever become more of an issue.

 

[terrysig]

bike is basically brand new with only 300+ miles (yes still snowing here) and checked plug...yep it's loose. looks like some silicone will be needed here as well.

 

[limey]

Heads up for the new kids on the block . One of the members at Ouray was missing his .

 

[gmtech]

plug nazi! going around checkin to make sure we all had one!