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I was riding in heavy rain for about 20 minutes today. When I later opened by top box, I was very surprised to see some water in there!
It's hard to tell, but from the drips inside the box I think water trickled in at the clamshell seam towards the front left of bike. I guess the gasket isn't sealing properly. Has anyone had this problem before? I searched on MV, but this doesn't seem to be a common problem.
Does anyone know if the gasket is replaceable? The gasket does not appear to be cracked or split. But it's over 10 years old, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's hardened and not sealing great anymore.
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Demand your money back!
If for some reason that fails then search for adhesive gasket strip on ebay etc. Saying that though, I don't think either of the top boxes I have have any sort of gasket.
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The GIVI has a gasket, I just checked mine.
Might try buying some silicone Paste, get some on a rag and wipe the gasket down.
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The OEM Vespa top box I had on my 2007 LX150 had a tubular gasket in the clam shell joint.
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Both our Givi and Piaggio OEM cases have a gasket. I had to reattach one of them.
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Thanks all. Sorry, I should have mentioned that I have an OEM Vespa topcase.
I will look at the gasket more carefully. It doesn't seem anyone's had to replace one before. Or had leaking problems in their topcase.
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Try silicone paste, it will most likely stop the leaking in hard rain.
Great for the door and trunk seals on cars.
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WEB-Tech wrote: Try silicone paste, it will most likely stop the leaking in hard rain.
Great for the door and trunk seals on cars. OK, I will look for this at my hardware store or online. Thanks for the suggestion!
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berto wrote: WEB-Tech wrote: Try silicone paste, it will most likely stop the leaking in hard rain.
Great for the door and trunk seals on cars. OK, I will look for this at my hardware store or online. Thanks for the suggestion! See if you can find o-ring grease. Lots on amazon
But you should also make sure the topcase isn't twisted preventing the top and bottom from mating properly.
Miguel
Best Miguel
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Miguel wrote: berto wrote: WEB-Tech wrote: Try silicone paste, it will most likely stop the leaking in hard rain.
Great for the door and trunk seals on cars. OK, I will look for this at my hardware store or online. Thanks for the suggestion! See if you can find o-ring grease. Lots on amazon
But you should also make sure the topcase isn't twisted preventing the top and bottom from mating properly.
Miguel
Best Miguel Wouldn't o-ring grease be silicone? Don't want a petroleum product, I know that.
"Super Lube 56204 O-Ring Silicone Lubricant, Clear"
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WEB-Tech wrote: Miguel wrote: berto wrote: WEB-Tech wrote: Try silicone paste, it will most likely stop the leaking in hard rain.
Great for the door and trunk seals on cars. OK, I will look for this at my hardware store or online. Thanks for the suggestion! See if you can find o-ring grease. Lots on amazon
But you should also make sure the topcase isn't twisted preventing the top and bottom from mating properly.
Miguel
Best Miguel Wouldn't o-ring grease be silicone? Don't want a petroleum product, I know that.
"Super Lube 56204 O-Ring Silicone Lubricant, Clear" I think so. Is that the same as silicon paste? The product I use is a clear grease with vaseline jelly consistency.
Miguel
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Miguel wrote: "Super Lube 56204 O-Ring Silicone Lubricant, Clear" I think so. Is that the same as silicon paste? The product I use is a clear grease with vaseline jelly consistency.
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Yep silicone paste.
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Yikes! Why is the stuff so expensive? I'm sure a tube will last years, but still seems steep at like $50 (CAD) for 8 Oz. The price of dry gear, I guess.
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Berto I PM'ed you. I have the gasket you need, yours for free.
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berto wrote: Yikes! Why is the stuff so expensive? I'm sure a tube will last years, but still seems steep at like $50 (CAD) for 8 Oz. The price of dry gear, I guess. Many under $10 on Amazon.
Best
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