1. To prevent scratches on the upper side cowl.
The R125 (5D7) has a bracket on the outside of the upper side cowl to hold the side cover in place.
This bracket is a problem, and when removing and installing the upper side cowl, I bump it and scratch it.
If you just remove the cowl, you won’t hit it, but when you hold the cowl with one hand and remove the electric connector with the other hand, the momentum of removing the connector will hit it.
This is where these bracket covers, or rather chair socks, come in handy.
Just use this to minimize damage to the upper side cowl. The bracket cover is a great help.
2. Product description
1) Overview
| Manufacturer/brand | Daiso Industries Co., Ltd. / DAISO |
| Parts Name | Bracket cover (Chair leg socks) |
| Parts Number | T334 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Date of purchase | 23rd June 2017 |
| Where to buy | Shop |
| New/used | New |
| Price buy [Yen] | 108 |
| Regular price [Yen] | 108 |
| Evaluation |
2) Appearance
＜Bracket cover＞
＜It is mounted on the bracket＞
3) Uses and specification
① Uses
I use the chair sock as a bracket cover.
It was originally used as a heat shield for the car’s shift knob but was converted to this.
② Specification
| Size | 8×6.5cm (Length × width) |
| Number of items | 4 |
| Material | 75% polyester, 25% nylon, rubber made in Japan |
| Weight | 6 g (Actual measurements) |
The features of the chair socks have been imagined offering the following advantages
Prevention of floor scratches… head is made of sturdy material.
Reduced friction noise… good to the touch and OK when rubbed.
3. Product review
1) Good points
- There is a big difference between having a cover and not having a cover.
- Strong and sturdy, as it is designed for chair legs.
- Slightly larger than the diameter of the bracket, so no difficulty in mounting and dismounting.
- Enough to put on both sides. (One escaped, now there are three.)
- Best of all, they are inexpensive!
2) Unsatisfied points
- Concerned that the inner fabric gets caught on the sharp edges of the bracket. (Not an issue as it’s not intended for the same purpose).
- Alpaca is upside down, which is a bit depressing
4. Summary
I have got into the habit of putting this cover on when I remove the upper side cowl, in the same way that I put a cover on my moto.
As I have to remove and install it many times, if I fail to take these little precautions, I can easily get scratches on it.
Or rather, I have already scratched it quite a lot…
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