Missing bolt

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:22 pm

I was going over my R50 on Friday and discovered what seems to be a missing bolt. Right where the kick start is and just to the left is what I am sure is an empty hole that a bolt used to occupy. Does anyone know what the bolt is for, other than a retainer. Also the size and length so I can get it replaced. I would go to my dealer but by the time I get home at night he's closed. I don't like the idea of missing parts especially screws and bolts.

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:37 pm

Is it to the CVT cover or the airbox? Neither will do permanent damage but should be replaced.

Early on in ownership, checking bolts is a part of pre-flight inspection.

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:45 am

bigbropgo wrote:Is it to the CVT cover or the airbox? Neither will do permanent damage but should be replaced.

Early on in ownership, checking bolts is a part of pre-flight inspection.

Its the CVT cover. I normally give things a quick once over which is how I found the missing bolt.

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:54 pm

The bolt in question has been replaced and this points out the location from whence it came out. Its just behind the kick start. For anyone's reference its a 10mm bolt about 2" in length. Its now held in place by blue loctite.
I did notice before the new bolt went in there was a whistling noise at WOT, since the replacement the noise has gone away.