winglets fracturing 08 Gsa

[gspizza]

has anyone else experienced this....
The winglets on my 08 Gsa have fractured ...
significant spider web fractures from the screw holes out-wards have appeared on both winglets they have not been adjusted or tampered with bike is always garaged and one has recently been replaced under warranty following a service only 3 months ago and this has also fractured
....any advice would be appreciated ...is this a common problem and a warranty issue

 

[Aidan1150]

Have you splashed petrol on them by any chance? I recall reading in the 1200 section here of similar problems. Try searching the 1200 section for the thread.

HTH

 

[gspizza]

Have you splashed petrol on them by any chance? I recall reading in the 1200 section here of similar problems. Try searching the 1200 section for the thread.

HTH

I dont think that is the reason,No petrol spills Im sure about that ..
the fractures radiate from around the screw holes .. I have an inkling wind pressure is the problem but I would expect the winglettd to stand up to Gsa speeds


have you seen the price of petrol

 

[gspizza]

some one suggested this link
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177426&highlight=exploding+winglets


Feck!

 

[Magwych]

Those were my exploding winglets. I would hazard a guess that there are many solvents that could cause this.

Are you a regular polisher ? What have you been using to polish or clean the winglets with?

 

[gspizza]

Those were my exploding winglets. I would hazard a guess that there are many solvents that could cause this.

Are you a regular polisher ? What have you been using to polish or clean the winglets with?

Ive been using Auto glym cleaner

 

[shinobi]

Think there was a problem with the early 08 ones, mine did the same, replaced at hursts for free