OK, so I finally get my bike back from the 6000 mile maintenance with 2 failures, gear shift assist went belly up and gasket leak requiring removal of engine from bike......after going for a long awaited afternoon ride to check things out, noticed that the right side battery cover tupperware was not seating properly. Upon further investigation, this panel is held in place by 2 corner screws and a plastic tab which is inserted into a rubber grommet. Well, the bike only has 6k miles on it, and the tupperware tab would not remain inserted into the rubber grommet no matter what I did. Any quick fixes for this issue before I return the bike to the shop and complain yet again? I am thinking of getting a new rubber grommet and maybe placing a few drops of epoxy on each side to better secure it once thru the rubber grommet.....thanx guys
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lies little problems regarding 2014 r1200rt tupperware
- Thread starter erkj79
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The "tabs" have had some problems- http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread...0-RT-(K52)-Upper-Body-Panel-Tabs-One-Solution
It sounds like it may be a position problem on your bike. If you take the 2 screws out, the the bodywork look OK? And- if you put the screws back in, does it cause the tab to come out of place?
Tabs and push-pins with an occasional Torx seem to be the way of the new world. The reassembly usually reminds me of the "star" lightning sequence on a 5 lug wheel. Git 'em snug with everything fit properly and tighten 'em up.
Just had to order special push-pin pliers and spare push-pins for my ATV
OM
It sounds like it may be a position problem on your bike. If you take the 2 screws out, the the bodywork look OK? And- if you put the screws back in, does it cause the tab to come out of place?
Tabs and push-pins with an occasional Torx seem to be the way of the new world. The reassembly usually reminds me of the "star" lightning sequence on a 5 lug wheel. Git 'em snug with everything fit properly and tighten 'em up.
Just had to order special push-pin pliers and spare push-pins for my ATV
OM
i did notice that there is a bit of off-set once the 2 screws are installed loosely. this causes a slight "unseating" of the tab and grommet. it is a very loose fit, nonetheless, and of very poor design. i think I will try to obtain a few new rubber grommets or see if I can find one somewhere that will offer a tighter fit.
BMARC153920
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I put a dab of black RTV in the grommet hole and pushed the rubber part into the RTV and let it set. Nke the cover slides in and stays lit and when I remove it the rubber grommet stays put. Been like that for over a year.
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ROBERTSI
New member
tie wrap
I've had the same issue and ended up loosing the rubber grommet and ended up fastening using a tie wrap until my next visit to the dealer
I've had the same issue and ended up loosing the rubber grommet and ended up fastening using a tie wrap until my next visit to the dealer
