lamwayne Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have just found out that the checker-pattern side panel over the lower part of the fuel tank has developed a crack near the fastening screw located under the front seat. This also happened to another Tracer that I know of. I do not know the exact cause but my guesses are 1) it may have caused by downard pressure transmitted through the rider seat pan or 2) knee pressure exerted on the flexible part of that panel may have caused stress fracture at the attachment point or 3) any other cause. Please do check your bike to see if you have experience similar issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogsym Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Without getting too personal, what is your rough stature? Do you think this is weight related or a potential design flaw (or equally both)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracerforme Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hi Voodoo, could you please take a photo of the back of the crack please? I think it's a design flaw in the moulding of the part. It could be what is termed moulding weld. Where 2 halves of the plastic come together during injection but don't merge together. It becomes very weak. Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamwayne Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Without getting too personal, what is your rough stature? Do you think this is weight related or a potential design flaw (or equally both)?The bike can carry 180kg and I am not even half that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabefzr6 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I wonder if the seat, when in the low position, is coming in contact with the panels and flexing them too much. 2008 Street Triple G 2015 FJ-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thruster8999 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I check mine last night with no cracks. The seat in low postion doesnt even come into contact with the panels. Havent checked when I sit on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamwayne Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 I don't think is force from the top causing the crack. More likely from inward knee pressure on the most springy part of the panel. I have just uploaded a video on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredogauvino Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I don't think is force from the top causing the crack. More likely from inward knee pressure on the most springy part of the panel. I have just uploaded a video on youtube. [span] [/span] The video is private ! Can't see it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechnic13 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 No cracks in mine yet @ 4750 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamwayne Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Video setting changed to public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabefzr6 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Great video. I think you have hit on a very likely cause. 2008 Street Triple G 2015 FJ-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanjim Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Just had mine apart to add a Power Commander and noticed mine cracked there on both sides!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamwayne Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Just had mine apart to add a Power Commander and noticed mine cracked there on both sides!! Welcome to the club :'(! I haven't got around to go down to the dealer yet, will do that in a month time for the next service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamwayne Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Finally got time to visit the dealer and the panels will be replaced under warranty. However, they will likely crack at the same spot again so I plan to do some modifications when I receive the new parts. Right now I am thinking of putting some rubber stoppers behind the side panels to limit the inward movement and strengthening the stress area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FigJam-OhNine Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I've emailed my dealer with pictures. They forwarded it off to Yamaha to get their response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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