2021 EoneSixty " foam, motor protection"

[Finken]

On the Merida EoneSixty 2021 models, there are a "foam" dust/dirt protection arount the motor.
Anyone know of a better, aftermark solution? This dosent look any good , on an expensive bike

 

[iXi]

Saw that on a YouTube channel last night. Looks rubbish. Could you imagine what that will be like once mud and water soak in. Terrible design, hopefully someone comes up with something because merida make some great bikes.

 

[Dan63]

I can't see this being necessary or useful at all, how about just remove it?

 

[revord]

Its there to stop the build up of mud and weight and it also will allow water to drain, its often used on offroad motorbikes for that purpose

 

[urastus]

Its there to stop the build up of mud and weight and it also will allow water to drain, its often used on offroad motorbikes for that purpose

Sounds logical. I think I've seen this stuff before - mud and dust don't get far into the foam. I'd leave it. My '20 model just has a gap - it gets dusty, but that's all.

 

[flash]

Might also allow for some sound dampeningbetween the motor and frame.

Gordon

 

[Dan63]

Might also allow for some sound dampeningbetween the motor and frame.

Gordon

Now you mention it, this is the likely purpose IMO. Trying to dampen some noise.

 

[DOMBUSH]

Riding in dusty / sandy conditions today it's clear to me that the foam that fills the gap between the frame and motor is needed. There's a fair buildup of dirt / grime around the wiring and inner frame.

However, the foam piece isnt fitted to my bike, just a big gap.

Does anyone have a photo of the foam piece (unfitted) so that i can create a piece of my own.