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Side cover question

macaril

macaril

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Hi All
I have recently purchaed a 2005 Breva 1100. Has anyone taken off the side covers under the tank. To me they seem ungainly . Wonder what the bike looks like without
Thank you in advance
 
Tank is ugly without them. Search the forum. I think someone made something to go in their place. They do serve a function to channel air under the tank and over the cylinders.
 
I've long wanted to, and have mostly modeled some replacements. the problem is none of my local 3d printers could handle the size of the parts requird to fill in the gaps left behind. it's a pretty complex part actually.

I don't like the way they look either, but mostly I don't like how I have to remove so much plastic to do valve adjustments. 3d printing has come a long way in the last few years, so maybe I'll take another crack at it. a sheet metal part would be ideal, but again, complex and expensive.
 
tobinh said:
I've long wanted to, and have mostly modeled some replacements. the problem is none of my local 3d printers could handle the size of the parts requird to fill in the gaps left behind. it's a pretty complex part actually.

I don't like the way they look either, but mostly I don't like how I have to remove so much plastic to do valve adjustments. 3d printing has come a long way in the last few years, so maybe I'll take another crack at it. a sheet metal part would be ideal, but again, complex and expensive.
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Remove plastic? I just unfasten the grill at the front from the tank (4 screws), then unfasten the tank and slide back a little, but don't remove it. Easily tilt side to side to access the valve covers.
 
john zibell said:
Remove plastic? I just unfasten the grill at the front from the tank (4 screws), then unfasten the tank and slide back a little, but don't remove it. Easily tilt side to side to access the valve covers.
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even that is too much! 😅 it offends me that anything is required, the valve covers are so close to being completely accessible!
 
There is so little maintenance required on these bikes that the inconvenience is no big deal to me. I actually look forward to the involvement, usually in the fall so I am ready for spring. Removing the front grill, then tilting the tank up enough to get to the rocker cover bolts can be done from a comfortable chair with a can of Guinness handy :) . I still remember points and timing lights, never mind the timing chain with the useless adjuster.
Plastic? Nothing a hacksaw can't fix!
 
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