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Re: [ST] Leaking Top Box
- Subject: Re: [ST] Leaking Top Box
- From: Brian D <brd@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 20:05:04 -0500
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)
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