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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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I discovered two drops of oil under my bike. I started to search and discovered that two bolts that hold a small muffler bracket (right side) and are also part of what hold a cover that I think is part of the clutch were loose (hand loose). Oil was everywhere under the engine. I was able to tighten up the bolts and clean up the bottom. My bike (2009 EGC) has 9500 mile on it. No leak yet. My question is, has anyone else experienced this situation?

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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You're kidding right, bolts do come loose from time to time.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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wrong!!!!!! not kidding dude its a $20,000 vehicle with 9500 miles. i expect it to be solid.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Common problem on the 08 and later bikes. Both my bolts were totally missing. Do a search here and you'll see
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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i think i'd be putting some lok-tight on them bolts and set them to the correct toque.....
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Yep mind did it too!!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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Locktite is your friend, the dealer may or may not be. I have seen stuff fly off my friends bikes that only get serviced at the dealer. (shifter peg, highway peg, other stuff). I pays to check this stuff yourself, I guess.
 
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I will start checking my bike more in detail after a service and between services.
 
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Mine where GONE. I was changing my headpipe last weekend and THEY WERE GONE. I guess I should have been looking things over more carefully. Sh#t Happens
 
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Seems to be a common problem. I check all critical fasteners about every 6 months. So far mine has remained tight but if I ever find them loose I will use LocTite on them.
 
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