Good to know.

 

I believe the part you want to plug the hole is Primary hole plug 9357-89. Good luck.

 

Seriously...i would just go back and get the right cover...that doesn't have the hole.

 

That hole is a dry tunnel all the way thru the case. My plug came with my forwards which were chrome. Go to O'reilly's and get some wrinkle black paint. Follow directions on the can and after you paint it but before it dries put it under a heat lamp to wrinkle it. Then clip it in the hole.

 

Go to a crafts store and pick up an assortment of corks. Put the one that fits in there and paint it black or use a Sharpie.

 

That would work too.

 

Im cheap.

 

Was there an option for forward controls or mid controls on your new primary cover? Get in touch with your dealership & find out. If your parts guy knew anything, he would have explained it to you. Good luck.

 

I don't remember exactly what the diameter of the hole plug is, but (from experience) I can tell you that you will need to seal the hole when the plug is installed. The primary belt's rotation will cause a positive pressure that will push fluid out around the plug unless it's sealed. And, replacing the primary cover is definitely a job that you can do yourself if you have the right size hex key (allen wrench) bits, and a diagram outlining the bolt tightening sequence and torque specs (which can be fudged a little on the loose side ... but over torquing in aluminum is bad news).

 

My chrome one (with fwd controls) has a short dowel outside, that perfectly lines up with the kick stand. Small, not overly noticeable.