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Ghostv2
06-12-2013, 07:56 PM
Its all spiderwebbed and brittle. Is it from weather/sun?


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atc007
06-12-2013, 08:09 PM
Yes it is.
90guy
06-12-2013, 08:59 PM
Yup my 200x was doing that before I sold it. Not as bad as yours but working towards it. Yup caused by sun and weather. No fun.
Flyingw
06-12-2013, 09:38 PM
That's what happens when the solvents leech out of plastic over time.
Jwmajic
06-12-2013, 10:05 PM
Every time
I've pressure washed one like that the surface has chipped off and it gets an orange peel texture I've had to sand down and polish or paint those.
rdlsz24
06-12-2013, 10:35 PM
The sun is not a friend of plastic. Eventually those plastics turn to a dusty white if left in the sun

Rob
El Camexican
06-12-2013, 10:44 PM
The sun is not a friend of plastic. Eventually those plastics turn to a dusty white if left in the sun

Rob

Which is why I like night riding!
Ghostv2
06-13-2013, 12:41 AM
It just sucks that ill have to replace them soon. The front fender is the only one that actually cracked so far. The rear has a slight one where the rack goes through. It's all original except the rear tires so it'll suck when I have to start replacing all this old stuff.
Jwmajic
06-13-2013, 01:41 AM
You could sand them down and use some plastic renew or spray paint on them I've saved fenders in worse shape.
userj8670
06-13-2013, 02:05 AM
That will happen with the plastics over time. The sun dries them out and then they spiderweb/dryout and crack and become very brittle. One of the ways to prevent this or help slow it down is to use a good wax/polish to keep them moist. Also helps whatever dirt/mud slide right off when you wash your machine. I have used Collinite #845 on my Maiers and they still look brand new minus the deep scuffs and believe me i ride my bike and have no problem caking the mud on. Just preventative maint :)
hatc200x1
06-13-2013, 07:20 AM
yes, my 110 did this.