Timing cover plug: So how pharked am I?

[Shrimpo]

Just poked the bloody thing straight through the hole!

Thought I'd be clever and do my own valve clearances which actually seemed to go ok.

Right up until that little fecker of a plug.

So, what will happen if I ride it? Risks of damage etc. Obvioulsly I need to get a new plug but also need some advice on how to get that plug back on.

Og well. Live and learn I guess.



phaaark it!

 

[EggChaser]

I don't think you are the first and by the sounds of it you won't be the last either

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145794&highlight=Bung

 

[ELIMINATOR]

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147423

 

[Bonnieman]

Been there got the t shirt and asked same question over a year ago
12,000 miles on clutch and all parts working fine and i suppose when i renew the clutch it will be sat at the bottom waiting for me .
If you do a search someone on here did a nifty idea threaded a small zip clip through the grommet so you have a little handle simple eh

 

[Shrimpo]

many thanks folks

Been a crap run of luck over the last few weeks so was expecting the worst.

Happy to be wrong!

Not normally so slack I wouldn't search first but was having a bit of a panic before I headed out last night. Like all good automotive glitches it has occurred 3 days before a week long ride!

Anyway, duct tape "mod" for now to be followed by new bung with looped cable mod.................to be followed by learning alternative TDC discovery methods!

Cheers all.