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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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So I'm about to swing a leg over today after lunch and notice this...

Anyone have a clue of what this is? Looks like something is slowly oozing out of some weep hole or something in my brake lever...

UPDATE: I sprayed my Throttle Cables with a Silicon Spray - now that I'm thinking about it - I bet that's it... anyone familiar with this "hole"... 99% sure that's it. Just looking for one more opinion...

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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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I think you figured it out! It is probaboy the lube you sprayed in that is coming out. Regarding the purpose for the hole - this is only a guess - maybe it is to let water out that gets in there when you ride in the rain. Just checked all there of mine and they all have the hole and I cannot think of any other reason for it.
 

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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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looks like it's the throttle tensioner screw hole (with it missing) and with something leaking out
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Thanks... let me see if I can delete this thread... Had that "Oh great - now what" feeling for a short while...
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Your throttle busted a fat one.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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She's just happy to see you!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SSN711
looks like it's the throttle tensioner screw hole (with it missing) and with something leaking out
Woah... say what???
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Teachu2
She's just happy to see you!
I just laughed a snot bubble...
 
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Originally Posted by usmcbay
Woah... say what???
There is usually a screw there where you can lock your throttle.
 
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Originally Posted by Teachu2
She's just happy to see you!
NOW THAT'S FUNNY!

Yea...just extra silicone snot! You're fine!

Ride safe, Mike
 
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