Side covers can will fly off

[navigatoR3]

Almost lost my side covers! Heard it happened to others so I silicone glued them on. Discovered over time vibration and dirt working itself into the insert points must have freed them up again. I was lucky enough to have my legs keep them from falling off. I will not wait so long before checking them to be secure. Could have been expensive...

 

[MIG]

I used black silicone on the black grommets then drilled a small hole on one of the side panel braces and used loose zip ties to secure it to the frame... JUST TO BE SURE!
-MIG

 

[navigatoR3]

I used black silicone on the black grommets then drilled a small hole on one of the side panel braces and used loose zip ties to secure it to the frame... JUST TO BE SURE!
-MIG

Thanks MIG, Love the zip-tie idea, will see how to facilitate when I put them back on.

 

[Tripps]

Hmm, never had an issue in 12 years, at very high speeds, too.

 

[cr0ft]

(A year later... can you tell I haven't been around here much lately?) - yeah, the side panels can fly off. I very nearly lost one due to a malfunctioning grommet. It seems World of Triumph can still sell some, which is a nice surprise (I haven't checked in a while). But yeah, after my scare I drilled a small hole through the longest, rear, support and threaded a ziptie loosely through the frame as well, and siliconed the grommets in thoroughly. So far so good. It's a simple mod I'd definitely do again.

The panels are £259 or something each when bought new, that's $330 and doesn't include shipping... expensive little mishap to lose one.

 

[Tripps]

I'd lose my carpenter racing emblems too, but mine are still really tight to get on and off, 13 years now

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I'd lose my carpenter racing emblems too, but mine are still really tight to get on and off, 13 years now

If you wash your bike they will drop off right on the spot.

 

[Tripps]

Once again, I feel vindicated

 

[concours]

My side cover blew off at about 130. Expensive.

 

[Sensfan]

One of mine broke the plastic nub off that goes into the grommet,didn’t lose it, used crazy glue and baking soda to reattach,have had no issue since.