Re: [ST] Leaking Top Box

[Brian D <brd@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, Jun 10, 2002 at 06:21:10PM -0600, Duner Tor wrote:
> Hello All.
>
>  After a couple of years, I'm back to ask a question about my new
> Triumph top box. My apologies if this has been covered.
>
>  It leaks like a sieve. Just rinsing it gently with a hose leaves
> puddles inside. I assembled it myself, and it appears I received all
> the gaskets (one around the bottom, none on the lid) that should
> come with it. Everyone I mention this problem to is surprised,
> so it doesn't seem to be a common problem. As it is, the box is
> worthless. Any help would be appreciated.

Mine does, too.  I washed the bike this weekend, and there were puddles
in there as well.  I think a lot comes in through the hinge bolts, but I
remember reading the seam can leak, too.

I think I'm going to apply some silicone caulking to the hinge bolts and
see if that helps.

Laters,
Brian
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'99 ST (black)
Dallas, TX USA

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