vtec clocks plastic

ok problem with vtec 02, my plastic over my tach is cracking? it seem like its `bowing` out, as when you predd the plastic the cracks, which look like scratches, disappear, is this a well known thing?....clocks and dials etc have not been worked on or anything, also the 2 side gauges are also showing signs of this...

Thanks for any help. J

 

I don't t think that's a common issue. Most bikes I've seen have the plastics and good shape.

 

Mine did crack a couple of years back, it is a separate part from the "clocks" and is easy to replace but does require a bit of dis assembly. A four beer job. Part # 37101-MCW-L11, #3 in the diagram.

http://www.servicehonda.com/parts/lookup#/Honda/VFR800A_AC_(02)_MOTORCYCLE,_JPN,

 

I would say it is due to long term exposure to UV, hard to imagine in the UK!

 

UV will find a way, sun or no sun! My wife got sunburned through her t-shirt on a very cloudy day while we were on a boat. We thought she would be fine with her t-shirt on and no sun, but low and behold back at the hotel when she took her shirt off, sunburned! :crazy:

 

Reflected uv off the water will do it, seems to magnify it

 

Heres a link to the part, its #4 on this page. Its £107, I would just live with what you got in all honesty

http://www.lingshondaparts.com/honda_motorcycle_parts_selection_pfk.php?block_01=13MCW601&block_02=F__0200&block_03=5894
(Its the same part number on the 02 as the 06)
Good Luck
Carpy