Oddities: Exposed Fuses

[RyBread]

While I was give the R18B a quick rub down with some liquid detailer, I noticed some exposed fuses:



I got curious and removed the cover:



So I called the dealership and the dealer said it was normal.

Is it just me?I See these fuses out exposed to the elements just surprises me. There should be at least a dust cover no? I wonder how long it will be till these fuses, specially in the upward position causes issues...

 

[MilwDave]

I had the same question when I came across those fuses. It just seems insane on such a well engineered bike to leave them exposed like that.

 

[Deleted member 1344]

Would cloaking those fuses in electrical tape be a good move?

 

[Scott Semone]

I covered that area behind the side-cover with a black mesh, when I installed the J&H exhaust system; which, includes a servo control module which I installed in that vacant compartment. The black mesh basically will keep dust and rain spray from contaminating that area behind the side-covers. I think the material is a landscaping mat material.

 

[RyBread]

I covered that area behind the side-cover with a black mesh, when I installed the J&H exhaust system; which, includes a servo control module which I installed in that vacant compartment. The black mesh basically will keep dust and rain spray from contaminating that area behind the side-covers. I think the material is a landscaping mat material.

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Interesting concept, my only concern is drainage. With the material there where else, is all the water going to go.

I only worry about these thing because I've run into wiring issues in the past. Shorted out my aux lights and cellphone charger in a mean thunderstorm.

If it rains I usually pull over and throw my rain gear on and keep it moving. Side thought, my rain gear will probably take up a lot of this small side bag lol

It'll have to be hurricane type winds and rain for me to stop riding that day.