Melting above exhaust?

Adriandzo · August 14th, 2012, 09:55 PM

So I was cleanin' her up the other day and noticed that there seems to be a melted or broken piece of heat wrapped plastic right above the exhaust (pics). I'm not going to act like I know what the hell it is, but I don't think its always looked like that. Any insight on what it is or if it will be an issue that should be looked at?

Thanks

bdunn · August 14th, 2012, 10:01 PM

It is the exhaust flapper valve motor, which connects to a cable that goes to the flapper valve in the exhaust, near the rear tyre.

I removed it permanently the other day whilst fitting Termi slip-ons, as per fitting instructions.

Cheers

knutts · August 15th, 2012, 04:03 AM

I saw that yesterday when I was cleaning as well. Have only had my bike less than a week so I am still learning what all the components are!

Adriandzo · August 15th, 2012, 09:54 AM

Thanks, think I should be concerned of it being kinda cracked open like that?

mig1199 · October 16th, 2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriandzo

Thanks, think I should be concerned of it being kinda cracked open like that?

Adriandzo, remove your right hand side fairing to have complete access....dab a bit of Silicone sealant on it to make it a bit weather proof...

Nothing really to worry about....

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August 14th, 2012, 10:01 PM	#2
bdunn Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: brisbane Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 I Ride: was 2011 848 evo, now finally 2012 1199 base with ABS	It is the exhaust flapper valve motor, which connects to a cable that goes to the flapper valve in the exhaust, near the rear tyre. I removed it permanently the other day whilst fitting Termi slip-ons, as per fitting instructions. Cheers

August 15th, 2012, 04:03 AM	#3
knutts Senior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: Northern, VA Posts: 119 Thanks: 14 I Ride: '12 Panigale "Base"	I saw that yesterday when I was cleaning as well. Have only had my bike less than a week so I am still learning what all the components are!

August 15th, 2012, 09:54 AM	#4
Adriandzo Junior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: tijuana Posts: 19 Thanks: 9	Thanks, think I should be concerned of it being kinda cracked open like that?