beamermeup
2009 R1200RT
Looking for feedback on the idea of drilling a hole in the right side plastic in alignment with the gearbox oil fill port.
Seems to me this would save alot of labor in removing plastic on right side just to get to the oil fill port. I am considering drilling a hole similar to the ones that are drilled to accomodate power ports. After the hole is drilled and the edge is smoothed and fitted with rubber collar, it should be a simple task to extract the gearbox fill port bolt and to add fresh oil to the gearbox. I don't see any downside , other than cosmetic looks. Pros - Cons ?
Seems to me this would save alot of labor in removing plastic on right side just to get to the oil fill port. I am considering drilling a hole similar to the ones that are drilled to accomodate power ports. After the hole is drilled and the edge is smoothed and fitted with rubber collar, it should be a simple task to extract the gearbox fill port bolt and to add fresh oil to the gearbox. I don't see any downside , other than cosmetic looks. Pros - Cons ?