Many thanks to both of you for the info. The bike was delivered to me early this afternoon [almost 1600 PT here now] and I had a hard look at the problem. The plug inside the CF stay looks exceptionally clean; no residue to be seen. I would think that the WEST product might be the best choice for viscosity reasons. After looking the plug over I am wondering if it might not just be a manufacturing oopsie since there's no telltale adhesive trail. I guess my next move will to use "the googles" to see where I might scare up some as there's nothing remotely like a marina, or a lake, for a good 100 miles. A freshly watered planter constitutes a lake around here! Thanks again
-dg