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

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

 

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)

 

I’m not 100% sure but I’m sure I seen something somewhere saying that this plug was purely cosmetic and didn’t serve any purpose
Something to do with trying to look like the original Triumphs
Like I said I’m not 100% sure

 

So are you sure your not sure Dilligaf?

 

Just wait ‘til the clutch is spinning......

 

Surely you must be unsure whether you are sure or not .

 

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.

 

As @dilligaf says Purely cosmetic then

 

Yeah but I’m not sure if I’m sure about that

 

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

 

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

 

Does anyone know where you can order the OEM bolt online or at least a part number for it?

 

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.

 

Plug M12 x 1.75 Black Part No T1267676

Most Triumph dealers should be able to help

Alfie

 

Thanks

 

The bolt is just a plug for the hole to access the rear balance shaft adjuster, that's all. The balance shafts are adjusted with the engine running with no oil leakage.
I suspect yours has just fallen out as I discovered mine was loose on my Street Scrambler.

Part No. 10 on the diagram.
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5845848/street-scrambler/engine-covers

 

I suspect yours has just fallen out as I discovered mine was loose on my Street Scrambler.

Part No. 10 on the diagram.
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5845848/street-scrambler/engine-covers[/QUOTE]

Glad you said that, I can't imagine anyone else stealing just one bolt tbh.