Mud/water In Speed Twin Battery Box

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  1. SpeedTwin1200

    SpeedTwin1200 Senior Member

    Jul 21, 2019
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    I've found quite a bit of silt/mud/water under my battery and the cause is an 8mm hole in the back of the battery box which goes straight through to the rear wheel arch.

    Anyone know anything about this?

    I've emailed the dealer to ask. I'm assuming that no parts are missing and I should find a suitable way to seal the hole.

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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Not noticed this on mine? Will have to have a look now you have planted the thought.....
     
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  3. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    That, my friend, is your bike’s belly button. It had a function at birth but now just collects fluff. Fill it with a blob of silicone.
     
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  4. SpeedTwin1200

    SpeedTwin1200 Senior Member

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    Well I'd better get my belly button brush out! And my silicone gun.

    Thought it might have been a birth defect/jig-dowel-hole production line thing. Thanks Callum. :grinning:
     
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  5. SpeedTwin1200

    SpeedTwin1200 Senior Member

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    Got a call back from Blade today, confirming that nobody knew what it was for, suggesting as we thought, that it's some sort of assembly aid.

    Rather than squeeze some silicone, I've filled the hole with an M8 x 15 stainless flanged dome headed bolt with a rubber washer either side, a plain washer and nyloc on the inside, checking it doesn't sit proud of the battery mount face.

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  6. joe mc donald

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    Great fix. Looks the business and like it was supposed to be there.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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