Stolen Bolt On Clutch Cover. Is It Safe To Start The Bike?

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  1. AndreiPopovici

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    #1 AndreiPopovici, Mar 10, 2019
    Hi All,

    Today discovered that somebody remove a bolt from my clutch cover of my Street twin 2017. Please see the attached pictures.

    Is it safe to start the bike? Can't see any liquid coming out of that place. Can't understand why someone would take away a part like this from a bike.

    Thank you,
    Andrei

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  2. Callumity

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    #2 Callumity, Mar 10, 2019
    I suspect it would spew oil. The plug is an M12x1.75 which is a common car sump plug size. You should be able to get one pending replacement of the Triumph part.

    (1.75 is the thread pitch I.e. 12mm metric coarse thread)
     
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  3. dilligaf

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    #3 dilligaf, Mar 11, 2019
    I’m not 100% sure :confused: but I’m sure I seen something somewhere saying that this plug was purely cosmetic and didn’t serve any purpose :confused:
    Something to do with trying to look like the original Triumphs:confused:
    Like I said I’m not 100% sure :(
     
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  4. Eldon

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    #4 Eldon, Mar 11, 2019
    So are you sure your not sure Dilligaf?
     
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  5. Callumity

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    #5 Callumity, Mar 11, 2019
    Just wait ‘til the clutch is spinning......
     
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  6. Yorkshireman

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    #6 Yorkshireman, Mar 11, 2019
    Surely you must be unsure whether you are sure or not .:p
     
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  7. AndreiPopovici

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    #7 AndreiPopovici, Mar 11, 2019
    Hi Guys, Thank you for the replies all :) As @John Scotcher replied maybe that piece of plastic separated while riding and didn't notice. I'll go for a replacement M12x1.75 also maybe paint it in black :) and see if does the job.
     
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  8. crispey

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    #8 crispey, Mar 11, 2019
    As @dilligaf says Purely cosmetic then:D
     
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  9. dilligaf

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    #9 dilligaf, Mar 11, 2019
    Yeah but I’m not sure if I’m sure about that :p
     
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  10. Glyn Phillips

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    #10 Glyn Phillips, Jun 16, 2019
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    311E53F3-9B88-499A-8153-B939F9D32FDB.jpeg I can confirm from looking at my chrome casing tha I haven’t installed yet the bolt does have an ‘O’ ring and although there’s a metal brace separating it from the clutch the gasket doesn’t seal it from another part
     
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    #11 joe mc donald, Jun 16, 2019
    Well as long as we are sure or unsure. Should be all right. Just order a new one if you are unsure or are you sure. This is making me dizzy.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe
     
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    #12 Shogun1204, Mar 18, 2024
    Does anyone know where you can order the OEM bolt online or at least a part number for it?
     
  13. sprintdave

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    #13 sprintdave, Mar 20, 2024
    Try looking on fowlersparts.co.uk website or World of Triumph.
    There is a parts breakdown for your bike there but tbh I would see if you can get a bolt to fit from a fixings company, will be much cheaper.
     
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    #14 alfie, Mar 21, 2024
    Plug M12 x 1.75 Black Part No T1267676

    Most Triumph dealers should be able to help

    Alfie
     
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    #15 Shogun1204, Mar 21, 2024
    Thanks
     
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