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[ST] RE: Leaking Top Box



> Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:21:10 -0600
> From: Duner Tor <tors@xxxxxxx>
>
>  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.

Hi Duner,

A regular feature...

Mine leaks no longer.

What you need is black (preferably) or clear (otherwise) SILICONE (i.e. NOT
bituminous) mastic/caulking, and apply it to all of the numbered points of
picture:
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/keith.tynan/gallery/SprintST/top-box.jpg. Also,
while you've got the rubber strip out, put a continuous bead of mastic on
each side of the channel before you replace it.

DO NOT tighten the hinge bolts too much, or the mastic will cause the gasket
to distort. The nuts are nylock, so there shouldn't be a problem with them
coming off.

HTH

Regards,
- --
BRG
mailto:keith.tynan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/keith.tynan
'00 BRG Sprint ST 'Wolfram'


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