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2012 R1200 RT valve cover gaskets

JPICKENS123128

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Hi, new member here.

I managed to scrape the left valve cover on my bike. It has less than 1500 miles though is a 2012.

I plan to replace the cover. The question is: replace gaskets or reuse? I have read on this forum that the gaskets can be reused, and this is a very low mileage machine.

Thoughts ?

Thanks in advance.
 
Welcome!

Those gaskets are very durable and only need to be replaced if torn or otherwise damaged and leaking. Keep in mind that there are different different valve cover colors. I think there two, a dark-ish grey like those on my anniversary edition, and the more common silver (there may be others but I'm not sure offhand). Point is, just make sure you order the correct one for you bike. Check the MaxBMW or RealOEM fiches. I think RealOEM might key off your VIN number.
 
Welcome!

Those gaskets are very durable and only need to be replaced if torn or otherwise damaged and leaking. Keep in mind that there are different different valve cover colors. I think there two, a dark-ish grey like those on my anniversary edition, and the more common silver (there may be others but I'm not sure offhand). Point is, just make sure you order the correct one for you bike. Check the MaxBMW or RealOEM fiches. I think RealOEM might key off your VIN number.

+1

I have 100,000 mi on my 07 and I'm still using the original gaskets.
 
Hi, new member here.

I managed to scrape the left valve cover on my bike. It has less than 1500 miles though is a 2012.

I plan to replace the cover. The question is: replace gaskets or reuse? I have read on this forum that the gaskets can be reused, and this is a very low mileage machine.

Thoughts ?

Thanks in advance.


Welcome to German vehicles ... valve cover gaskets are reusable. (Yes, I know about VW Beetles) Just don't glue them on.
 
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