Lost timing hole plug - does it matter?

[scollen]

I lost it during valve adjustment on my R1150RT. Can it wait till my next adjustment till I replace it?

I forgot about it until AFTER I replaced the fairing side panel.

Thanks

[41107]

I don't think it makes a difference. Mine was lost and not replaced thousands of miles ago

[bmdubyou]

IVE wondered about that as well...the one on my R 80 has been missing for quite some time. I put a piece of duct tape on it for the time being. I just dont want rain or small critters finding their way inside. not sure how long its been missing.

[GSAddict]

Other than the Timing Gremlin possibly escaping I think you are ok until the next service:laugh

[bikerfish1100]

it's been talked about before- probably no issue to the motor to have the plug inside it. i'd like something to cover the hole- maybe duct tape or similar.
and fwiw- there is NO need to pull that plug to set the valves. just use the arrows on the cam sprocket to find TDC. very simple, no muss, no fuss.

[pirana]

You can buy a replacement plug for the older airhead engines that is more robust & next to impossible to lose "inside" the flywheel housing at least. I'd just put a little tape over the hole till you're able to pick one up sometime.

[BubbaZanetti]

you'll find it eventually when you have to replace the rear main seal, clutch or transmission input seal.:laugh