[CFI785]

Does anyone else have this problem? I have a small crack above tail light on the left side panel where it meets the center section. There is no impact damage to my bike don't know why it happened by I am kind of

This is just like the spedo cable support that comes off the horn bracket that breaks and scratches the front fender, Kawasaki customer (no) service was no help.

 

[blent87]

When I put my side panels back on my bike after having them off they were vibrating back there, so if yours were doing the same thing, this could've caused a crack. I just put some electrical tape on the pieces so that they were resting and had something else to rub against besides the plastic itself.

 

[TDK]

I noticed a crack in the same place on the right side.. don't know how it happened..

 

[operaflute]

Every point of attachment to both of my siderails cracked completely off - I think it happened when I trailered the bike. I just repaired them all using first ABS cement, and then "Plast-Aid," to reinforce. We'll see if it holds.
Although mine clearly cracked from trailering/have the tie downs press on siderails, I've heard they tend to crack over time, due to vibration. I wonder if it would be wise to put in rubber washes at each contact point - maybe it would absorb some vibration?