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2003 k1200gt - how does the center fork cap come off?
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John,
Lots of "how does it come off/go on" questions can be sorted out at www.realoem.com.
Put in the last 7 of your vin and then browse the parts fiche.
Helps to find parts and interchangeability as well.
Lots of "how does it come off/go on" questions can be sorted out at www.realoem.com.
Put in the last 7 of your vin and then browse the parts fiche.
Helps to find parts and interchangeability as well.
lkraus
New member
realoem.com is a great resource, but the fiche just shows the cap as a disc - no details. The fiche Max BMW often includes actual photographs and sometimes installation instructions, but has no additional information on this part.
I'd assume the cap is a press fit and try to pry it out with a tool softer than aluminum. I have a plastic (nylon?) putty knife that is good for avoiding scratches, and can be shaped or sharpened to create a good edge. Maybe a disposable plastic knife would work?
I'd assume the cap is a press fit and try to pry it out with a tool softer than aluminum. I have a plastic (nylon?) putty knife that is good for avoiding scratches, and can be shaped or sharpened to create a good edge. Maybe a disposable plastic knife would work?
K1200GT (2003-2005) and all K1200RS are similar: The cap is only pressed and glued on top of triple clamp.
Unless you are planning to repair and replace the top ball-joint there is no value in removing this cap. Nothing can be attached there as there is no room under this cap - all space is filled with thread of the upper ball-joint assy.
See 2 attached photos...
Cap removal - tip thanks
Great picture of the assembly. On my GT a prior owner scratch the cap. I thought I would replace it. Another idea was to use a RAM mount attachment that inserts a stick down that hole. Well, from the picture provided, the RAM mount is not possible. You saved me from a purchase. I will just get a RAM surface mount to stick over the cap. Problem solved. Thanks.
Also thank you for the reference to the fiche images. I will take a look. Regards to all of you. John
Great picture of the assembly. On my GT a prior owner scratch the cap. I thought I would replace it. Another idea was to use a RAM mount attachment that inserts a stick down that hole. Well, from the picture provided, the RAM mount is not possible. You saved me from a purchase. I will just get a RAM surface mount to stick over the cap. Problem solved. Thanks.
Also thank you for the reference to the fiche images. I will take a look. Regards to all of you. John
Thanks. Good images on may parts. ZK00059 was my 7 digits for the k1200gt 2003. I gather, my bike is the 59 made in 2003. It is a sweet ride. I just want to keep it clean. $6 t0 fix the scratched up cap that stares at me. regards John
lee
Debbie's Servant
On my 03 K1200RS I used a Ram Mount on the reservoir cover.
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-346U
