I had a little adventure a couple of nights ago. Riding home at midnight I got caught out in a heavy rain storm.
As I continued home, my entire tail light assembly decided to detach itself. Thats the number plate, tail light and indicators, all held on my one bolt!
The complete assembly swung down into the rear wheel and got mangled. Luckily I had slowed down because of the rain so I managed to stay on. I limped home the last 10 miles, slightly shaken and very wet.
I have spent the last couple of days fabricating a new rear end assembly and although its not perfect its certainly held on more securely than the original.
I've had a couple of bits rattle loose in the past and regularly check all the fixings; all except the tail assembly bolt !