Steering Head Bearing Plug...I think

slime · Jul 20, 2019

Okay, so if that is what I'm talking about, ( Big black plug between the handlebar mounts )how do I remove that plug? I tried using a knife, but it acts like it might be glued? Didn't act like it wanted to move. I purchased a round clock that I hope to make fit in that space, but not the one made specifically for that area. I need to measure the opening and it will have to come out for my plan to work..

BC1100S · Jul 20, 2019

Model and year of the BMW you're talking about is always helpful.

henzilla · Jul 20, 2019

The plug is a press fit unless someone added adhesive. May need a bit more ooomph

Have used a wider flat blade screwdriver

Have a thermometer in two Roadsters in that spot

slime · Jul 21, 2019

BC1100S said:
Model and year of the BMW you're talking about is always helpful.

Oh yeah...1997 R850R

slime · Jul 21, 2019

henzilla said:
The plug is a press fit unless someone added adhesive. May need a bit more ooomph
Have used a wider flat blade screwdriver

Have a thermometer in two Roadsters in that spot

Cool. That's my plan!

lkraus · Jul 21, 2019

Try working around the edges with wide putty knife (a plastic one will help prevent scratches). Or a five-in-one tool.

jnrugg · Jul 22, 2019

henzilla said:
The plug is a press fit unless someone added adhesive. May need a bit more ooomph
Have used a wider flat blade screwdriver

Have a thermometer in two Roadsters in that spot

Not to steal, but slightly swerve the thread.
Where did you get the thermometers?
I have an 1150RT and would like to do the same.

Now, swerve back to the thread. :wave

slime · Jul 22, 2019

jnrugg said:
Not to steal, but slightly swerve the thread.
Where did you get the thermometers?
I have an 1150RT and would like to do the same.

Now, swerve back to the thread.

The one I bought was used of the ADV forum. Formotion https://www.formotionproducts.com/shop/signature-series

henzilla · Jul 22, 2019

Got ours from Wunderlich years ago.

jnrugg · Jul 23, 2019

slime said:
The one I bought was used of the ADV forum. Formotion https://www.formotionproducts.com/shop/signature-series

Ordered one last night.
The only cheap amazon one's were in Celsius.
I have enough to think or not think of when riding without doing temp math in my head.

BC1100S · Jul 23, 2019

jnrugg said:
Ordered one last night.
The only cheap amazon one's were in Celsius.
I have enough to think or not think of when riding without doing temp math in my head.

Celsius makes so much more sense than Fahrenheit. Why, just last week I was in some really hot weather in California. It was 39C!

tangoalpha · Jul 24, 2019

lkraus said:
Try working around the edges with wide putty knife (a plastic one will help prevent scratches). Or a five-in-one tool.
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Ha! Great minds think alike. I was just going to suggest that myself.

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