Can one of you V4R owners verify this please?

mito gp · Apr 10, 2019

Friend of mine sent me this link on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFRzhIBvzt/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Are all the V4R's like this, or did someone over in Italy make a boo-boo during assembly?

Big Block · Apr 10, 2019

So....this is not nice.
I do believe that the cover is just a transport cover, which is supposed to be removed.
Or shall I say I do hope...?

dpwracing · Apr 10, 2019

Curious what others see as well, that's my bike in the video.

Phl · Apr 10, 2019

Realistically, it is not an access panel if I get that right, it is a frame modification to reduce stiffness compared to the other models. So I assume that cover was never intended to be removed. However a proper design with hooks and latches instead of the RTV would’ve been a good idea

scotman623 · Apr 10, 2019

It is not meant to be removed, yes they could have came up with something better to install it.. My V4R has it just like them all.. I will be doing a proper fix on it when I have time off from Racing.

007 · Apr 11, 2019

Oosh that hurt while watching.

990Glen · Apr 11, 2019

There'll be one in carbon soon and everyone will fit them with mastik without question.
No big deal in the grand scheme of things, though agree its not a pretty fix from the factory.

Macattack · Apr 11, 2019

Phl said:
Realistically, it is not an access panel if I get that right, it is a frame modification to reduce stiffness compared to the other models. So I assume that cover was never intended to be removed. However a proper design with hooks and latches instead of the RTV would've been a good idea

In the video you can see it has hooks as part of the plastic cover. from what you're saying is it possible the plastic latches wouldn't be enough by themselves because of the flex, heat , vibration , wind , etc etc etc. if that is the case then i wouldn't worry about a little silicone sealer on my frame cover.

alainV4 · Apr 11, 2019

Is this at both sides and only for the V4R??

scotman623 · Apr 11, 2019

alainV4 said:
Is this at both sides and only for the V4R??

YES and YES

alainV4 · Apr 11, 2019

Sound and clear

scotman623 said:
YES and YES

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Can one of you V4R owners verify this please?

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