trapezeartist Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 How are the air intake grilles on an Evo supposed to be fixed? On both of my bikes they were stuck on with hot melt glue so I had assumed that was the factory method. But having just removed them in order to re-fix them properly, they look more like a bodged repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupsbetter Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Mines an old 09 model, don’t know if newer models are any different, but it seems to just have 4 small locating clip tabs. Twice mine have disappeared during a trial because the spring tabs don’t have enough ‘hold’ to keep it place. I now have small zip ties round the frame, it’s not pretty, but saves buying new every few weeks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I have had 3 Betas and they were all like that. I have had pretty good success using this to reattach: https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-GOOP-170011-Marine-Adhesive/dp/B081XMZQPJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcgods Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Yup the hot glue is the factory way. I removed the metal grills and replaced them with door fly mesh which I then super glued into the guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Thanks guys. I think I might try Bostik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Yeah it’s a crap design. They usually punch out almost immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRob Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I have removed mine completely and replaced with the filter material you fit in cooker extractor hoods - i've also seen pond water filter material used. Cut out in to a triangle type shape - look at the SSDT mods from Beta Racing - and placed on the bike frame, so i place the bodywork down on to it. So no need for any glues, it's breathable, washable, cheap, and does pre-clean the air filter a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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