rPOD CUSHIONS

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   Picked up our new 178 in Nov.  Love it.
Two issues - the cushions are too soft - the foam is not dense.  I'm having them re-stuffed locally with denser foam.

Second, the black tank tube end was suspended by a 6" piece of strapping from the frame.  Vibration caused it to fail - I was lucky - didn't drag the tube and it didn't separate from the tank.

I tried stainless steel strapping, and it failed too (after 2,500 miles).

Have appt next week to let a local dealer contend with it-  this is an early (blue-gray) 178.  The newer units have the tube connected directly to the frame - which would eliminate the vibration.  Dealer says they'll ask FR to foot the bill - we'll see.

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TEDDY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Oct 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 94	Topic: rPOD CUSHIONS Posted: 10 Jan 2018 at 6:05pm
	Picked up our new 178 in Nov. Love it. Two issues - the cushions are too soft - the foam is not dense. I'm having them re-stuffed locally with denser foam. Second, the black tank tube end was suspended by a 6" piece of strapping from the frame. Vibration caused it to fail - I was lucky - didn't drag the tube and it didn't separate from the tank. I tried stainless steel strapping, and it failed too (after 2,500 miles). Have appt next week to let a local dealer contend with it- this is an early (blue-gray) 178. The newer units have the tube connected directly to the frame - which would eliminate the vibration. Dealer says they'll ask FR to foot the bill - we'll see.
	Teddy