Yamaha Ride Plate Silicon?

[S-Bond]

Hi Experts.
Just wondering if someone who has redone their ride plate can answer something. I noticed that the bolts on my ride plate and grate look like they once were covered with silicon but are not any longer except for one. This is a 2012 AR190 and I refer to the recessed holes the bolts are in being filled with silicon completely covering the bolts. One still has this, the rest it's evidently fallen out. I do recall finding a piece of silicon in my driveway and wondering where it came from. I have not noticed and extra cavitation or anything but am wondering what the consensus is. Cover the bolts in silicon or don't bother / no need? Thoughts?

 

[Scottintexas]

I wouldn't bother unless you notice some issues, I had loose silicone in my tunnel 4 yrs ago and replaced it with household silicone and it's still holding, others use 4200 or other heavy duty sealant.

 

[Wayloncle]

I redid some of my seams 2 years ago with normal silicone, it's still there and I didn't cover my bolts. I noticed that they once were covered but I never had any cavitation issues so I didn't cover them again.