barend Posted June 12, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 12, 2011 Went out riding yesterday and on the way home ran slap into a major downpour:depressed: (***note to self: stop and don rain gear :doh:before you hit wall of water:rain2:) Anyway, stuff in the trunk and bags got wet, I know there is a "gasket" running through the lid, can these still be had and if so where? If not, what are the alternatives? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midicat Posted June 12, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 12, 2011 I did a parts check on Yamaha Parts List. Part #54K-2847F-00-00 shows as "seal" and is listed "obsolete" by Yamaha. From the diagram, I can't tell if it's a rubber seal or the metal seal we have on the lid and base. Either way, you can't get it from Yamaha. Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 12, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 12, 2011 You might try using that rubber bead they sell for installing screens in doors. Comes in a couple of sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted June 12, 2011 Share #4 Posted June 12, 2011 Yep, that works! Takes a while to do but it does seal up nice and tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barend Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted June 12, 2011 Did you use the .125 or the .140? If I measured correctly the gap is an eight but .015 more might be a better seal? Yep, that works! Takes a while to do but it does seal up nice and tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted June 12, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 12, 2011 LOL! I have no idea. It's been about three years since I did mine. I started picking at the trunk looking at the seal and thought about what could be used to replace it. I had a bunch of scraps of the beading from doing several screens and started trying them. They fit with a lil encouragement. Worked out ok. Sealed well. I lined my trunk a couple of seasons back and it stays dry. And I ride in the rain a LOT! So all I can say is it was grey and ribbed. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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