V9 rubber boot gearbox to swingarm

[tris]

I was cleaning the bike on Sunday and found this





The groove to the right looks like it should have a worm drive clip or zip tie fitted but there isn't one
I can't see one on the parts fiche either, but Guzzi documents have been known to lie before

Is this normal or is my bike missing a piece

Cheers

[Dirk_S]

I just checked the service manual, and p. 128 mentions cutting the “sealing ring” to remove the rubber boot. Pretty sure this is indicates a cable tie like what is used on previous models:

https://cadrecycle.com/manuals/technical/V9%20Roamer%20-%20V9%20Bobber.pdf

[tris]

Great Catch Dirk thanks - I think that confirms it

I see the exploded drawing there doesn't show it either.

The good news is
A) it's reasonably tight so hopefully nothing untoward has got in
B) I have a suitable zip tie in the garage

Cheers