R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sat Oct 05, 2019 5:57 pm
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When I picked up my RS I noticed the Puig hugger support frame was cracked and marked as if the suspension had bottomed out on it. . When I spoke to the dealer they said they don't warrant aftermarket parts, but would normally just remove them. Anyway it's quite a strong looking thing so I left it as it was.
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Thanks for this post, mine has been fitted for almost 3 years without any issues, but I will keep an eye on it when washing the bike, especially now I know there’s a potential risk. Can you figure out where the crack was initiated? Was it in a bolt hole? If so its more likely a fatigue problem that the suspension impacting on to it....... |
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Trying to upload image to illustrate position of failures.
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A couple of years or so after I fitted mine, I noticed that it appeared a bit loose and had dragged slightly on the tyre. All the fittings were still tight and I couldn't see any cracks anywhere, so it was a bit of a mystery. I removed it anyway and I haven't noticed any difference in the cleanliness (or, rather, dirtiness!) of the bike but it does have a Mudsling fitted, which clearly seems to do most of the work. I might check the Puig again more closely and report back if I find anything. |
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Zitat von L2RKE im Beitrag #3 Could you get a close-up of the cracks, showing their orientation? If the suspension is bottoming, you should see impact marks on the top of the hugger.
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The picture was for illustration purposes. (Not my bike) There was a witness mark which resulted in it cracking. The second crack was a stress failure due to excessive flexing afterwards. . .
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