Xiac Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have the crack as well. First noticed it shortly after I bought the bike with 1060 miles. As I am out of warranty, I contacted Honda in Torrance, CA and asked if it would be covered. They told me that this was the first that they had heard about the issue, but that they would log it in the system. If enough people called about it, they might cover it in the future. I do feel like this is a defect either in the plastic, or the placement of the brake line coming down in that area. It is definitely pushing on the plastic and flexing it. Today I took the panel off and cut a thin strip of sheet metal, which I epoxied to the back of the panel to reinforce it. I hope that helps it from cracking more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I intend to reinforce this - can anyone confirm for 100% that all the fairings/fender are made of ABS? Yes; ABS. I had to fix another place from a tip-over. Reinforce your ABS patch with fiberglass cloth. Use ABS glue if possible. I'm still wondering if the thin plastic seat-pan is letting the seat give under pressure, thus putting stress on this panel? All you guys are pretty much into or above the 180 pound mark (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer sportrider Posted January 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2012 Not aesthetic, I know, but you may want to drill a small hole in the end of the crack to stop it from spreading. This crack didn't move in over 12,000 miles: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Put a piece of Scotch Tape on the hole, and over the crack. Repair the crack from the back side. Take a Dremel if possible and "V" the crack. rough up both sides before repairing with a little bit of fibreglass cloth and ABS glue or Epoxy. The Scotch Tape (or painters tape) will keep the repair material from bleeding through to the front and keep the parts lined up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Picked up my new DCT from the dealer last week, washed it and noticed the crack. 0 miles. Hadn't seen this thread previously, but my dealer is swapping it out for the panel on a floor model at no cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The saga continues: went to the dealer today to swap out the panels and whaddya know!...the floor model's was cracked as well. That bike has been out of the crate for two days. The sales manager is doing a warranty claim on both, and I told him about the problems mentioned on vfrd and gave him the link. Hopefully he'll raise a stink up the Honda chain of command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJMajesty Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I called Honda direct...twice! I even gave him the link to THIS thread. He basically told me to go f*€k myself. He looked it up while I was on the phone, and said most of the people who posted that they received a warranty replacement were not in the United States. ....REALLY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 The key word he uttered was most. Doesn't mean its not going to happen here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I called Honda direct...twice! I even gave him the link to THIS thread. He basically told me to go f*€k myself. He looked it up while I was on the phone, and said most of the people who posted that they received a warranty replacement were not in the United States. ....REALLY? And I always thought that you had a better standard of customer care in the US (until my hire car broke down on the 1st day of my holiday in Florida in 1989) :) That's bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Mine was replaced under warranty through East Bay Motorsports in Hayward, CA. Their floor model also had the same thing done, both with 0 miles. Take that Honda a****** "customer service" guy. Makes me wonder why I bought another Honda product. Shoulda learned from the 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 430 miles, cleaning the bike yesterday and checked the panel, cracked. Not surprised. I've spoken to lancaster Honda and they will replace at 1st service. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hey, I know you. We met outside Tim's on Sunday. I am getting my VFR tommorow. Take care, Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZesPak Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hmm haven't notice one yet but I'll look into it ASAP! I like threads like these, otherwise I'd think it was my own fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Mine was cracked with 0 miles on the odometer. The dealership ignored my 3 requests to cover it so I ate the $70.50 for the part from powersportsplus.com. The original part number has been superseded which may be due to a defect in the original part. 71-77220-MGE-000ZA : SS BY -71-77220-MGE-020ZA - COWL, R. *NHA30M* (Superseded by 71-77220-MGE-020ZA with QTY 1) Replacing it only takes about 15 minutes and you just need to ensure you transfer the plastic tensioner from the old to the new part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onokiyo Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 At 2050 miles. Yesterday, I found my 2010 VFR1200FD has a crack at the same position as the photo posted on this thread. BTW, I live in Virginia, United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samael6978 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I called Honda direct...twice! I even gave him the link to THIS thread. He basically told me to go f*€k myself. He looked it up while I was on the phone, and said most of the people who posted that they received a warranty replacement were not in the United States. ....REALLY? I got my replaced under warranty on the west coast. Next time get the guys name and go to small claims court. That should work. Sent from my VS840 4G using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtreadway Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Mine is cracked at 230 miles. Called my local dealer (Bettencourts, but they were not the dealer I bought the bike from) to request a warranty fix. They were aware that there had been issues with the right rear cowl. They took a look at it, took a couple of pics, and I also handed them printouts of this thread including the pictures. They called the Honda service rep, and Voila! Warranty replacement on the way! I'm really glad I found this forum, otherwise I would have had no idea that so many other people had the same issue. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopRider Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yep, great thread. When I first bought a VFR1200 2010 model, new in 2011, I found the cracked panel when washing bike for first time. Honda Hamilton excellent, replaced It straight away. 1 year later, 11000 kms, no problem with replacement panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickeb Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Got the same crack on my VFR, it has only 300 km in use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VfrNiko Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 This is an interesting thread. I checked my right rear cowl as soon as I read this and found no crack (thankfully). I weigh about 190 lbs fully geared + 20 lbs tail bag on some occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Yep ! Exactly as above Crack. At 5k. I will be contacting Honda to replace it. Thanks for your info, I was keeping an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer crazybrother Posted May 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted May 22, 2013 Mine was cracked when I first got her home and washed all the crud off after the 500 mile ride home but never thought that Honda would replace it. So yesterday I took it in to my local Dealer and he ordered me a new one on the spot I also just got a new left side mirror too, as mine had broken the stop that keeps it from hitting the windscreen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HondaVFR1200F Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 A new side panel for the second time now.... First one after 2.500 km and now at 9.300 km Cracked in the same place as last time. I paid nothing for the new panel this time either (warranty claim) The Honda dealer told that the panel has been modified 2 times by Honda. Perhaps others have heard this too? I hope this is the last time I need to replace the side panel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfy Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes, if you look into any of the Honda OEM parts microfiche sites, there are 2 replacement part numbers for the same panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Got mine home and happen to read this thread, and mine was cracked. Then I wondered how to convince the dealer it didn't crack because I srewed up. I called and told them about the crack and they replied we'll order two because the other (new) '10 -1200VFR on our floor has a cracked fairing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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