fitting mesh to inside of engine cover

[3potjohn]

I have heard of the use of some kind of mesh fitted behind the generator cover front vents,to help restrict the ingress of muck onto the generator/cambelt. I would be keen to here from anyone who has done this and how they retain it in position.I am wary of introducing something which could come adrift and have a negative effect.

[Jem]

I've done this on my Sport. I can't post a picture as Yahoo have messed up my Flickr account.
I used wavy mesh, that looks like it has been stretched, cut to size and bent/moulded to fit the inside of the case. Then used Araldite to fix it, leaving it under weight over night to set.
It looks good and I have people with off-road bikes say they've suffered from crap getting inside the case.

[3potjohn]

I know the sort you mean.I picked up some aluminium fine mesh at Shepton Mallet the other week so will try this first.

[Jem]

sorted out Flickr. There's a picture here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/29999992@N00/3309007159/

Good luck.