It's a bit quiet..

[Boxflyer]

Hey Chris,
I'll be at the UN Rally this summer in Eureka Springs, AR and can do your Cam Timing and Valve Clearance part of the 12k for FREE!
July 8-12, 2024
Here's the link to the event over on BMWST.com
https://www.bmwsporttouring.com/topic/10...n-is-open/

Brad

[Chris216]

Hey Chris,
I'll be at the UN Rally this summer in Eureka Springs, AR and can do your Cam Timing and Valve Clearance part of the 12k for FREE!
July 8-12, 2024
Here's the link to the event over on BMWST.com
https://www.bmwsporttouring.com/topic/10...n-is-open/

Brad

Brad, that sounds like too good a deal to pass up  . Particularly since I'm only about 50 miles from Eureka Springs. I'll have to figure a way to get the bike there "cold" but that shouldn't be too big a problem, thanks!
Chris

[Boxflyer]

I have my 18ft Maintenance Trailer with me and I carry some fans that can cool down the engine to below 95F/35C in 2hrs. 
In that time, I can be completely set up to do the checks with the correct expansion of internal parts...I use a Laser Temp reader to check all the way to the Crankshaft.

I'll be starting a dedicated thread on the BMWST.com UN Rally Forum post soon to get folks signed up for specific days while I'm there.

I'm going to look into holding a WetHead/ShiftHead Tech Day at my house in Rhode Island this summer, specifically for the folks on this RS Forum and maybe include the R bikes as well.
Let me know if you know of any interest in this sort of event.

Brad

  

[Chris216]

All polished up and no where to go 

   

Chris

[Oldrider51]

All polished up and no where to go 



Chris

HOLY COW! You must have been really bored!

[Grumpy Goat]

HOLY COW! You must have been really bored!

You can say that again.

Chris216 - there have been periodic requests for information on removing the plastics on the RS. Seems to be a great opportunity to put together an article on this topic. Some of the questions centred on which fasteners went where, and where there were tabs, etc.

[Toruk]

THAT would be awesome! As a new 23 RS owner, thank you for this effort.

Chris216 - there have been periodic requests for information on removing the plastics on the RS. Seems to be a great opportunity to put together an article on this topic.    Some of the questions centred on which fasteners went where, and where there were tabs, etc.

[Chris216]

I'll see what I can do, I didn't take any pictures or notes when I took it apart though. A good reference point for fastener placement is the parts microfiche that online dealers provide. I use A&S cycles, but there are many more out there. 
https://www.ascycles.com/BMW-Motorcycle-Parts-Fiche
Interestingly enough most of the info is under "frame and mounting parts"
Also I would recommend getting some sort of organizer trays to keep the fasteners for each panel separate. I use fishing tackle plastic organizer boxes such as those by Flambeau.

Chris

[Lee]

Also I would recommend getting some sort of organizer trays to keep the fasteners for each panel separate. I use fishing tackle plastic organizer boxes such as those by Flambeau.

Chris

I mainly do that so I don't forget a fastener.
   

If anyone has not looked at the parts fiche, here's examples of body panel pictures with the fasteners.