R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:24 pm
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The latest edition of the BMW magazine details thefts of TFT's from the GS model. Apparently they are easy to detach, useless to anybody else, as each are coded to the parent bike, but £1100 to replace. |
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I've seen a small number of reports on UKGSer. Cymarc have an alternative product https://www.cymarcbikeparts.co.uk/f850gs...race-1227-p.asp |
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Easy to rip off, apparently. |
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Not sure why this is even on here. On a GS you can see and get access to the TF whereas on the RS it is buried into the fairing dash panel.
2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3.
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Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #4 It's on here because the OP asked if it applied to the RS. |
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Perhaps I am too intelligent in that I can see the difference in the bikes from a picture. Google is full of pictures.
2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3.
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Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #6  |
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Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #4 I believe the modus operandi is to yank the unit off its mounting points. We are not talking about trained mechanics. |
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Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #8Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #4 They just have rubber gromets that go through holes, you just pull and off it comes, its a worry on my GS but the frames look so ugly, the rubbers are there to reduce vibration damage to the TFT screen, if you fit a solid frame it will A, cause possible damaging vibration and B, as the TFT floats it may rub the TFT and mark the sides.
2021 R1250 GS TE white
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Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #9Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #8Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #4 The problem is that the the three mounting points have standard c clips, also known as e clips, that hold them into the grommets. The fitted ones have a small bent part so that they can be removed with fingers and no tools are required. If you remove the three then you can walk away with the TFT. If you change the metal clips with standard ones then the thief will need tools to remove them and need access to use the tool. If you look on ebay uk at item number 271704858948, you will see the ones that need a tool. The standard ones are the same but with a bent lip to remove them with a finger. On the RS you would have problems getting your hand to the back of the TFT to remove them. 2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3. |
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Cannot post links so it is difficult to explain.
2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3.
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Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #10Zitat von boxter im Beitrag #9Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #8Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #4 The trouble with your solution is that if the word is out in the scrote community they will apply a crow bar or long lever to your dash expecting the TFT to "pop" and keep applying pressure this way until is does thus causing damage to your expensive plastics and generating an even larger repair bill. The problem likely arises for most of us only when parked up outside overnight when touring. I think I am going to wait a few months for a more elegant solution come the Spring. Maybe it would be possible to devise some sort of mask that locks on covering the TFT when parked up. BMW will also likely change the fitting on the GS and perhaps retrofit as you suggest. But scrotes don't have brains so the problem will persist for a good while*** Chris ***Scrotes snapped the steering lock on my old commuter Deauville NT700. They wheeled it away and ripped out loads of wiring trying to start it but could not overcome the immobiliser. Result - Zero benefit to the scrotes (In fact they got caught and prosecuted) and substantial expense for me. 19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage |
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You can remove almost anything from a bike with a crowbar. 2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3. |
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They are stealing them because they think they will have value. They will think they can sell them for a couple of quid and will not care what damage they cause to get that saleable item. It will seem like easy money. I have never had pure vandal damage to a bike or car. They always have an eye to make some money and have no regard to the expense caused to the victim.
19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage
13 Plate F800GT with full luggage Past loves: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, Yamaha FJR1300 |
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