dust cap popping off

[wmh9680]

Hi, My dust cap (I think it's called that) keeps popping off. Anyone else having this problem and will it cause a problem?
Thanks, Mike

 

[jcthorne]

BRP has some really cool machined aluminum ones that bolt on.....

never miss the chance to farkle ;-)

 

[Crossbow]

Dust cap problem

Hi, My dust cap (I think it's called that) keeps popping off. Anyone else having this problem and will it cause a problem?
Thanks, Mike

Same thing on my F3T, run a small amount of silicone bead around edge. Works good no more lost caps.

 

[ARtraveler]

Yup! One missing on my "nanner." Thanks for the reminder and the possible solutions. :bowdown::bowdown:

 

[Woodaddict]

yes, one side came off my RT Ltd also

 

[JayBros]

There was a thread on this topic almost three years ago when I bought my Spyder. I did as one poster suggested and put small dabs of RTV silicone on the tabs that hold the caps in place. It is an excellent solution; mine are still in place and show no signs of coming loose.

 

[Navydad]

There was a thread on this topic almost three years ago when I bought my Spyder. I did as one poster suggested and put small dabs of RTV silicone on the tabs that hold the caps in place. It is an excellent solution; mine are still in place and show no signs of coming loose.

:agree: What he said.

 

[Chupaca]

Oh yeah....

you can walk down a line of spyders and not find one that has them both. Unlike the rear axle covers these spin. Lamont has some that set screw on and I have had for years. Maybe some silicone would keep them on longer....:dontknow:

 

[wmh9680]

Thanks, I just put on my Show Chrome trailor hitch and rack so I now have 2 spares. Thanks, Mike

 

[JayBros]

The front dust caps on the RTs, 2014 and later that I know of, do not spin. They are mounted to the L & R knuckle assemblies which are connected to the upper and lower A arms and tie rods and to which the hub assemblies are bolted.

 

[youngers]

Wow

you mean those are covered ? :yikes: did not even think about it , although I do watch the spin action as I ride :hun: ... can some one post a photo of the chrome spin on type ? thanks

 

[youngers]

went out to double check , yeppers double gone pps:

 

[JayBros]

The part number is 705401100, wheel cap

 

[HankD]

I must have a defective trike. Mine are both still attached after about 2,000 miles. :yes: 2017 RTS.

 

[trikermutha]

They sure are mounted pretty crummy. I am afraid to touch it or they will fall off :roflblack:

 

[trikermutha]

Lamont Has a replacement

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/ips-front-axle-caps-inside/

https://youtu.be/3BuL9Ki8rjU

 

[safecracker]

Mine have been gone since 2012, and 50,000 miles later.

 

[nslowmotion]

You need to takes yours to the shop and have one remove quickly:banghead:

 

[wmh9680]

oops, the rear caps are totally different and the one that falls off has a couple of tips boken off. Mike

 

[wd8ajj]

On my 2014 hitting a pot hole or a really bad road I have lost a few front. Bought about 6 for 4.95 a year ago and have 2 left. Funny that after they rebuilt our freeway I lost 2 going over a "new" bridge! Road was about 3 in higher than the end of the bridge! Great craftsmanship. Oh ya the construction co was from Mexico and one day just never showed up for work. Defaulted on there contact. talk about a mess. :banghead: