Anyone have missing plugs for the frame?

[zxylene]

I notice a few days after I got the p500 on of the frame plugs in the front was missing then the other day before I got to order a replacement the other is missing now my frame is packed with dirt, rocks, snow and icy. Should I silicone new ones in?

 

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[solrus]

When I bought it , I've got extra set of plugs and later ordered more, and closed all openings.

 

[solrus]

- 2015 Honda Pioneer 500 SXS500M2 Rear frame plug 8 piece set Caps / Covers from mikescycle-wi Ebay.com ( here I would ask him to add two round plugs and 4 square shape, I found extra two tube holes open on the bottom , the U shaped tube and 4 square that are a bit smaller so cutting with knife for exact fit required, the square shaped located next to exhaust and two in the cabin.

 

[zxylene]

Thanks for the links I suppose the dealer would have these also. How do you keep them in.

 

[solrus]

Thanks for the links I suppose the dealer would have these also. How do you keep them in.

This is aftermarket plugs. They are self retaining/expanding

 

[500oneer]

I lost mine and put gorilla duct tape on the holes every 6 months.

 

[scott]

I don't even worry about replacing them now. Can't keep them in.

 

[swsebek]

I think its better with them out,moisture will build up in there and cant escape

 

[Deleted member 3748]

We bought our P500 at the end of December. I won't be able to see the frame until the snow melts off of it another month or two.

 

[webby]

I notice a few days after I got the p500 on of the frame plugs in the front was missing then the other day before I got to order a replacement the other is missing now my frame is packed with dirt, rocks, snow and icy. Should I silicone new ones in?

I've noticed that after a few outings my front frame plugs were beginning to work their way out. I took both of them out and cleaned the frame and plugs then added a VERY small bead of silicone around the plug and put them back in. Haven't had any issues since.

 

[Gem99Ultra]

We bought our P500 at the end of December. I won't be able to see the frame until the snow melts off of it another month or two.

Looks like you bought the last set. I dropped Mike a note asking him to list more, but with 2 extra round plugs.

 

[Montecresto]

I think its better with them out,moisture will build up in there and cant escape

I think you make a valid point. The frame does look a little better, but it seems that the plugs would increase the risk of rust. Perhaps if a guy came home from each trim, pulled the plugs, did a thorough wash, even blowing out the tubes, allowed it to completely dry, and then replaced them, it would be ok. But who's going to do that.

 

[Gem99Ultra]

I think you make a valid point. The frame does look a little better, but it seems that the plugs would increase the risk of rust. Perhaps if a guy came home from each trim, pulled the plugs, did a thorough wash, even blowing out the tubes, allowed it to completely dry, and then replaced them, it would be ok. But who's going to do that.

I would plan on sealing them off completely to start with. Keep the moisture out before they rust out from the inside. That's the problem Toyota Tundra's have had already... rusting out from the inside. My problem is, or would be, if I don't block the mud and moisture from getting inside in the first place, I'll never take time to wash the frame out at all.

But - that's just me. Perhaps a bit anal.

 

[Montecresto]

I would plan on sealing them off completely to start with. Keep the moisture out before they rust out from the inside. That's the problem Toyota Tundra's have had already... rusting out from the inside. My problem is, or would be, if I don't block the mud and moisture from getting inside in the first place, I'll never take time to wash the frame out at all.

But - that's just me. Perhaps a bit anal.

You think you'll be successful in locating, accessing and sealing off every breach along all the framing tubes?

 

[zxylene]

I just want to block the front to keep them from getting packed full like they are now. Maybe when I go mudding plug them up and then leave all out except the front for the rest of the time.

 

[Gem99Ultra]

You think you'll be successful in locating, accessing and sealing off every breach along all the framing tubes?

hehe NOT even close! But then, I sometimes even wash the backside of the tires on my truck. Yeah - I know that's insane. But that's the way I like it.. There's no rule that I have to be mentally stable

I have a good excuse though. I'm old and I'm retired. I can get away with doing some stupid stuff!

 

[Montecresto]

hehe NOT even close! But then, I sometimes even wash the backside of the tires on my truck. Yeah - I know that's insane. But that's the way I like it.. There's no rule that I have to be mentally stable

I have a good excuse though. I'm old and I'm retired. I can get away with doing some stupid stuff!

You're too funny!!

 

[William]

I hunt on mine mainly and live in a subdivision, so mine sits for months at a time sometimes. I hose the frame out front and back, let it dry, then spray wd-40 in it and put the caps back on. I have minimal rust in the frame rails... It's not that bad doing it that way. There are better rust preventatives out there but
Wd-40 will spray a long way and will get way up in there.

 

[swsebek]

I hunt on mine mainly and live in a subdivision, so mine sits for months at a time sometimes. I hose the frame out front and back, let it dry, then spray wd-40 in it and put the caps back on. I have minimal rust in the frame rails... It's not that bad doing it that way. There are better rust preventatives out there but
Wd-40 will spray a long way and will get way up in there.

That would sure help........but wd-40 drys very quick...I use 80 wt.with 2stroke as on my older rides.It stays through heat and cold.Helps with rust.I use and old style oiler and a solvent sprayer.It hold to my old truck frame for months.excellent for door hinges.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

That would sure help........but wd-40 drys very quick...I use 80 wt.with 2stroke as on my older rides.It stays through heat and cold.Helps with rust.I use and old style oiler and a solvent sprayer.It hold to my old truck frame for months.excellent for door hinges.

Does it collect a lot of dirt?