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broken "ear" that supports the screen
#1
my 1200RS has a broken "ear" the LHS part that holds the arm that lifts and lowers the screen...dealer is getting me a new one, but wonder if anyone else has ever  had that problem ?

...bike has only done 13k km


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#2
If that just happened, check the breakline (surface) for differences in color. That might give an indication if this is a gradual problem or a sudden event.

How old is the bike?
I knocked, but the door was open.......
Central PA: 2016 Lupin RS - Keys and no TPMS
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#3
I have not heard of that part breaking. Did you buy the bike used? Maybe the previous owner had a bird strike?
Not a cheap part to replace. $415 plus labor
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#4
YIKES! That is part of the Front Panel Center Carrier 46638546875. The whole front end has to come apart to replace it.
I don't know about availability now, but a couple of years ago I had to replace it on my '17 RS and had to wait a month or more for it to come from Germany.
It seems to be made out of "sponge" metal as it is unbelievably light weight. Maybe a tip over cracked it in the past?
Good luck.

Frank
'23 R1250RS, 9000 mi. 1 yr., '03 R1100S BCR #6/200, '85 K100/1100RS- 38 yrs. 331,000 mi., '17R1200RS- 51,054 mi. (gone), '16 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. (gone), '11 R1200RT-30,000 mi. (gone), '05 R1200ST-58,000 mi. (gone), '96 Ducati 900SS/SP-89,000 mi. (gone), 560K+ BMW miles
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#5
Sitting here at a ice cream stand and checked mine. The Silver mount looks and feel like plastic.
First time to have my RS out in 3 months.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#6
(08-07-2024, 05:12 AM)36654 Wrote: If that just happened, check the breakline (surface) for differences in color.  That might give an indication if this is a gradual problem or a sudden event.

How old is the bike?

2016 but only done 13 k - i bought it from a dealer and they have ordered a new part for me to fit - not simple for them to do it as I live in the S I and they are in the NI of NZ. They never noticed it as it wasn't obvious as there is a cover over the top of those ears. - But as my screen was vibrating when the screen was up at 100k i investigated and found it when the cover was off  - ie take screen off , then the cover and there it was.
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#7
(08-07-2024, 09:00 AM)Duckbubbles Wrote: YIKES!  That is part of the Front Panel Center Carrier 46638546875.  The whole front end has to come apart to replace it.
I don't know about availability now, but a couple of years ago I had to replace it on my '17 RS and had to wait a month or more for it to come from Germany.
It seems to be made out of "sponge" metal as it is unbelievably light weight.  Maybe a tip over cracked it in the past?
Good luck.

Frank

They ordered the part and it is here next week so they tell me
Cheers
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(08-07-2024, 09:00 AM)Duckbubbles Wrote: YIKES!  That is part of the Front Panel Center Carrier 46638546875.  The whole front end has to come apart to replace it.
I don't know about availability now, but a couple of years ago I had to replace it on my '17 RS and had to wait a month or more for it to come from Germany.
It seems to be made out of "sponge" metal as it is unbelievably light weight.  Maybe a tip over cracked it in the past?
Good luck.

Frank

no , bike is in mint condition, never dropped...it's fractured from a weak casting i assume
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(08-07-2024, 06:06 PM)grantm Wrote: 2016 but only done 13 k - i bought it from a dealer and they have ordered a new part for me to fit - not simple for them to do it as I live in the S I and they are in the NI of NZ. They never noticed it as it wasn't obvious as there is a cover over the top of those ears. - But as my screen was vibrating when the screen was up at 100k i investigated and found it when the cover was off  - ie take screen off , then the cover and there it was.

Sometimes, the oxidation on the surfaces of the break can indicate if the crack was a work in progress over a long time or just that occurred all at once.
I knocked, but the door was open.......
Central PA: 2016 Lupin RS - Keys and no TPMS
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