Fitting GS sumpguard

chasbmw · Apr 9, 2018

I’m fitting a SH GS sumpguard to a 2102 1200R, I think that I can get it all to fit with a bit of pushing and shoving as it looks as if the frame bracket might be a bit off.

Simple question, the front RHS bolt screws into a ‘C clip nut’, should the nut be fitted to the top of the mounting bracket or should it be clipped over the bracket. The clip nut is new and looks as if it would be really distorted if it was clipped over the bracket?

Any advice welcome. Thanks

Charles

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littleredrooster · Apr 9, 2018

I'm pretty sure mine's a captive (welded) nut on both front mounts?

If you're using a 'C' clip, put it over the bracket only so the sumpguard clamps the 'tongue'.

Bendy toy · Apr 9, 2018

Mine has a bracket that bolts to the engine with a long M10 and two small bolts holding the bracket to the sump guard. The back end has a pair of male/male rubber bump stops threaded into the back of the engine.

Mac One · Apr 9, 2018

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...W-R_1200_GS_Adve_10_0470,0480_&diagId=11_4529

On mine the clip fits over the bracket but the bracket is thin and doesn't distort the clip.

Bendy toy · Apr 12, 2018

Mine must have been bodged as all it had were M6 bolts and nuts onto the front bracket. No rubber bushes etc.

Steptoe · Apr 12, 2018

chasbmw said:
Any advice welcome. Thanks

Charles

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There are two different front GS brackets, later and early. Which one do you have ?

chasbmw · Apr 12, 2018

Funny that, I was just packing the bracket up to go back to motorworks.......

This bracket looks if it could fit, if the long arm hadnet been bent backwards and upwards and i dont have the rquired blacksmithing kit to straighten it.

Here are some photos please tell me if its the right bracket, just bent.

Mac One · Apr 12, 2018

It's not bent in the diagram.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...W-R_1200_GS_Adve_10_0470,0480_&diagId=11_4529

chasbmw · Apr 13, 2018

Mac One said:
It's not bent in the diagram.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...W-R_1200_GS_Adve_10_0470,0480_&diagId=11_4529

True, it would need major pressure on the back rubber mounts to fit the sump, so they wouldn’t last long..if someone who knows what the bracket should look like (Steptoe?) confirms that it is bent I’ll send it back to “works”

Charles

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Bendy toy · Apr 13, 2018

The bracket on mine is straight. It’s never been slammed on a rock so should be correct. If it ever gets bent some careful hammer attention will sort it.

chasbmw · Apr 13, 2018

It’s 5mm steel.....

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younger06 · Apr 13, 2018

Found this pic in a recent for sale thread.........maybe it will shed light on what shape the bracket should be.

Hope it helps.

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chasbmw · Apr 13, 2018

Thanks, that shows that mine is bent, I’ll return it to Motorworks, and get a new one, they are not expensive

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Bendy toy · Apr 14, 2018

chasbmw said:
Thanks, that shows that mine is bent, I’ll return it to Motorworks, and get a new one, they are not expensive

It's bent but nothing a vice and hammer wont sort out. Of course, don't try to straighten the "set" (lift up) on the LHS - thats part of the shape.

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