Right valve cover damaged 😭

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RC1200
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Right valve cover damaged 😭

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Hi all. I won't go into it but, bike went over and damaged right valve cover. Any links for valve cover purchase? BMW quoting £173 + vat. Cheers...
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Re: Right valve cover damaged 😭

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It appears to be only cosmetic so a set of Machine Art X-Head covers would hide the scratches and protect for further mishaps…

They don’t look too bad when they’re fitted.

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Re: Right valve cover damaged 😭

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Steve398 wrote: Sat Nov 25, 2023 4:20 am .... a set of Machine Art X-Head covers .......
That's what I've got fitted and frankly they look sufficiently OEM that you don't notice them. They're never going to be as protective as a set of full on engine bars, but if the off is at speed it's very likely the damage to the rest of the bike is going to be bad enough that the scaffolding tube you got protecting the cylinders isn't going to make a lot of difference in the overall scheme of things.
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Re: Right valve cover damaged 😭

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Thanks folks, those covers look good!
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