R1200GS Trim panels Upgrade/ Warning
21 November 2007 - 1:29pm
On the 2006 and earlier 1200GS the trim panels [the cheeks behind the beak usually black, whereon the badge is mounted. ]are secured with 2 silver turn- button screws >visable and 1 plastic one at front bottom inside [@forks area].This plastic one has been known to come loose causing the trim panel to blow back ,adding excitement to the ride. A screw ,washer,and body nut are used on 2007 bikes .You can change , no modifcation needed remove old and fit these.
Part No 06-32-7-657-966 screw ;07-11-9-904-2 washer ; 61-13-1-372-033 body nut.If any questions phone me as typing is a 1 finger search.0827723527
LHSTrim Panel
RHS Trim Panel veiwed from inside: Screw visible this was a plastic/nylon knob
LHS Trim Panel: With screw visible on inside of RHS trim panel
LHSTrim Panel
RHS Trim Panel veiwed from inside: Screw visible this was a plastic/nylon knob
LHS Trim Panel: With screw visible on inside of RHS trim panel
22 November 2007 - 12:12pm
#1
Niel I only type with two fingers on each hand. After a number of text books these fingers start moving automatically to the next letter on the keyboard. :)
Hang in there it gets better - very quickly, almost like riding in the sand.
22 November 2007 - 2:17pm
#2
My dear ageing friend, life gets tougher as you get older, Neil remember "You cannot teach an old dog new tricks" so you'll have to stick with 1 finger typing.
Bum in the saddle, always.
28 March 2008 - 11:28am
#3
Gents, I just met Gary a 1200GS rider who had a trim panel blow back on him.
Check this on your bike, if yours is 2007 or earlier and still has the black plastic turn -button clip system ...CHANGE IT, it's money and time well spent!!
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