Antknee Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi all, has anyone had an issue replacing the triangular right side cover that provides access to the brake fluid resevoir? I had to pop it off to retrieve the batter SAE connector and cannot for the life of me get all three plastic nubs to snap into the rubber receptors, particularly the upper right one. Anyone else have this problem, or solution? Thanks, Antknee Link to comment
David Kaetz Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 While I haven't had this problem on '14 RT, I have on other bikes. Put a tiny bit of silicone dielectric grease on the plastic nubs. It will not degrade the rubber. Don't overdo it. Link to comment
Antknee Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 thanks, will try that Link to comment
bwr Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 While I haven't had this problem on '14 RT, I have on other bikes. Put a tiny bit of silicone dielectric grease on the plastic nubs. It will not degrade the rubber. Don't overdo it. What he said. I use a silicone lube spray -- you just need a tiny bit. It's really helpful to prevent those nubbies from binding and they'll pop right in. If you ever get more bodywork panels off it will significantly lessen the possibility of damaging a panel as you're trying to force it back on. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Two things. Put the rubber in the mount and add a couple drops of super glue to hold the rubber to the mount. Then a drop of machine oil on the stud and it will go in and out without hassles. This works on the GSw as well. Jim Link to comment
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