RE: Cleaning/Polishing

R1200RS + R1250RS Forum � 1200 RS technology � Exhausts and Engine � Cleaning/Polishing

Page 2 of 2 � Page 1 2 Page �

Topic settings

Print view

Jump to forum

RS-Forum New Member Introductions Forum operation, design and help guest area My ride tour reports in planning training and coaching 1200 RS technology General topics Exhausts and Engine Tyres, Brakes and Suspension Tuning and modding Electronics Warranty stuff 1250 RS technology General topics Exhausts and Engine Tyres, Brakes and Suspension Tuning and modding Electronics Warranty stuff RS equipment Navigation accessories clothing and helmet What have you done to bike Knowledge Base Knowledge Base - how it works Knowledge Base Meeting Thread RS worldwide regions Africa Asia Australia Canada Europe Europe UK Middle East South America USA Midwest USA Northeast USA Southeast USA Southwest USA West RS Lounge Area Off Topic Other Bikes buy and sell forum rules

#16 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:26 pm

Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #12

This is why I wash my vehicles and try to do my own maintenance.

There's been several times I found loose body panel screws when washing our bikes.
I either see it's loose or I feel the panel flex.
I tend to use very little torx when installing panels.

I'm surprised a certain guy from Pa. did not comment about you having a screw loose :)

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

these members like the post: Stick Rockwell, Ray B and Doc4216

reply

#17 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:10 am (Last edited: Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:12 am)

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #16
Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #12

This is why I wash my vehicles and try to do my own maintenance.

There's been several times I found loose body panel screws when washing our bikes.
I either see it's loose or I feel the panel flex.
I tend to use very little torx when installing panels.

I'm surprised a certain guy from Pa. did not comment about you having a screw loose :)

It's a cleaning and polishing thread! ...��.. It's like expecting me to shop in the adult diaper aisle.

Old Forum Orphan

these members like the post: Lee and duccrazydave

reply

#18 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:49 am

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #16
Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #12

This is why I wash my vehicles and try to do my own maintenance.

There's been several times I found loose body panel screws when washing our bikes.
I either see it's loose or I feel the panel flex.
I tend to use very little torx when installing panels.

I'm surprised a certain guy from Pa. did not comment about you having a screw loose :)

No comment needed, Lee. I hang out with guys so it's pretty much known at this point!

Do you go to BMW for replacements or do you have an anther supplier?

A Straight Road Never Made A Skilled Rider.

duccrazydave likes the post

reply

#19 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:50 am

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #17
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #16
Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #12

This is why I wash my vehicles and try to do my own maintenance.

There's been several times I found loose body panel screws when washing our bikes.
I either see it's loose or I feel the panel flex.
I tend to use very little torx when installing panels.

I'm surprised a certain guy from Pa. did not comment about you having a screw loose :)

It's a cleaning and polishing thread! ...��.. It's like expecting me to shop in the adult diaper aisle.

Haha!

A Straight Road Never Made A Skilled Rider.

reply

#20 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:09 am

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #17

It's a cleaning and polishing thread! ...��.. It's like expecting me to shop in the adult diaper aisle.

I'd normally set such a filthy topic to ignore but in these strange times it will probably morph into how best to clean the barrel of my rifle now that Hoppe's No. 9 is in short supply with Godwin's Law following as we had elsewhere.

duccrazydave likes the post

reply

#21 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:35 am

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #20
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #17

It's a cleaning and polishing thread! ...��.. It's like expecting me to shop in the adult diaper aisle.

I'd normally set such a filthy topic to ignore but in these strange times it will probably morph into how best to clean the barrel of my rifle now that Hoppe's No. 9 is in short supply with Godwin's Law following as we had elsewhere.

I think we're on safe ground, as long as the cleaning doesn't involve disinfectant ...................

Mr. 36654 likes the post

reply

#22 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:04 pm

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #20
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #17

It's a cleaning and polishing thread! ...��.. It's like expecting me to shop in the adult diaper aisle.

Hoppe's No. 9 is in short supply

Equal parts kerosene and denatured alcohol should get you close.

But, external use only.

Old Forum Orphan

oldbikemart likes the post

reply

#23 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:10 pm

Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #18
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #16
Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #12

This is why I wash my vehicles and try to do my own maintenance.

There's been several times I found loose body panel screws when washing our bikes.
I either see it's loose or I feel the panel flex.
I tend to use very little torx when installing panels.

I'm surprised a certain guy from Pa. did not comment about you having a screw loose :)

No comment needed, Lee. I hang out with guys so it's pretty much known at this point!

Do you go to BMW for replacements or do you have an anther supplier?

This place, maybe........but, there's no shoulder variants of the torx button flange screws

https://www.belmetric.com/torx-button-flange-c-10_2080/

Old Forum Orphan

reply

#24 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:09 pm

Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #18

Do you go to BMW for replacements or do you have an anther supplier?

Do you think my OCD personality would allow a non matching fastener :)
I keep spares on hand.
The part number for the one you need is 46 63 8 521 653
Cear washer part number is 46 63 8 521 659

20200427_090054.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

these members like the post: Doc4216 and duccrazydave

reply

#25 | RE: Cleaning/Polishing datum

Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:58 pm

Thank you!!

A Straight Road Never Made A Skilled Rider.

reply

Well, I took the main stand off � � Black Widow exhaust headers

Page 2 of 2 � Page 1 2 Page �

RE: Cleaning/Polishing - 2