late 180 triple ignition cover

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lawrence

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Idaho, USA
I removed the ignition cap/cover of my 1982 Mirage 1200TS to discover an alarming amount of moisture within.  I was surprised because I live and ride in  quite an arid environment. As far as I know, the ignition area is not vented so I'm assuming any water intrusion will remain until the cover is opened and the moisture allowed to evaporate. 
Laverda never placed a gasket under the ignition cover to my knowledge.  Is there any reason why I shouldn't make and use one there? I can't see any downside.  What's the forum's experience/advice?
 
it is vented, there is  square hole at about 5 o/clcock when you look at it face on originally with a bent perforated metal grate, to stop rocks getting in, Laverda never supplied or fitted a gasket, but these days the full engine kits always supply one.
It should be dry inside.
CLEM
 
My bet is you got a Monty pick up cover, the correct cover has a little dam cast in which stops water running in from the chanel on top of the pick up housing, the Monty cover, otherwise identical, dosn't. Alittle bit of silicone fingered (snigger) into the gap will keep the rain out.


    Keith
 
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