2002 K1200RS-Steering Damper Replacment Tricks

brook.reams · Jun 16, 2014

Folks,

My good friend wants to replace the steering damper on his 2002 K1200RS. I briefly looked at it and it wasn't clear how to remove the end of the damper that attaches to the fork brace.

The part in question is #1 in this Fiche.
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMid/B0004510.png?v=04282014

What wasn't clear was how to remove the bolt #6. Does it pass through the bottom of the fork brace?

So, what is the procedure for replacing it?
Any "gotchas"?
Any "tricks"?

Thanks for any advice.

Best.
Brook Reams.

61996 · Jun 18, 2014

Its a Torx T-30. A pain to remove. The PO of my 99 K12RS tried to remove it a chewed it up pretty bad; and since the damper was ok I left it as is. I have heard heating it with a torch might make it easier. Remove the F wheel and make sure the bike is secure before you tackle it.

Good luck!

JP

brook.reams · Jun 19, 2014

61996 said:
Its a Torx T-30. A pain to remove. The PO of my 99 K12RS tried to remove it a chewed it up pretty bad; and since the damper was ok I left it as is. I have heard heating it with a torch might make it easier. Remove the F wheel and make sure the bike is secure before you tackle it.

Good luck!

JP

JP,

Thanks. It sounds like there is locktite on the threads.

Best,
Brook.

58058D · Jun 19, 2014

My understanding is that YES, there is a threadlock, equal to Red as I recall. Heat, impact wrench, etc. And still some have ended up stripping and having to drill. Good luck.

2002 K1200RS-Steering Damper Replacment Tricks

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