Flap for front spark plug

raptor001 · Post by **raptor001** » 17 years ago

Hi,

I was browsing around in a bike shop a couple of days ago and saw an SV650S with a front plastic flap hanging of the radiator covering the front spark plug. I don't know whether that was standard issue or the owner just added it on. I think its a good idea and want to get one installed on mine. I've got a piece of rubber flap but I'm looking for ways to mount it. Has anyone done it before? Or are there some aftermarket parts available?

Post by **snapdragon** » 17 years ago

Mine has one - fitted by raptordoc - i think he just screwed it to the rear baseplate bit of the radiator

Best remove rad and look for suitable (non fluid filled) mounting points I reckon.

Xtra raptors now have them as standard I heard

- it stops the water ingress and also the cold water on the front sparky lead cap - which gets damaged due to hot/coldness changing thingy

techno numptie I

raptor001 · Post by **raptor001** » 17 years ago

Hello again,

Would you be able to take and post some pics of the flap here? Especially the mounting brackets and how and where they're mounted. Much appreciated!

Post by **snapdragon** » 17 years ago

ah, yes, errm

, I shall buy a camera and see what emerges

Brihass · Post by **Brihass** » 17 years ago

Have one fitted to my X-rap,

simply a small "L" shaped bracket from each of the underside mounting bolts locating the electric cooling fan, then the rubber shield is then riveted to the brackets.

regards.