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R 1200 GS/GSA : Side panels - make sure they are fixed!

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Monday, August 20th 2007, 8:42am

Side panels - make sure they are fixed!

Happened at 190 kph on the German autobahn. No, not mine.






The side covers are fixed with a few quick release screws, and a plastic toggle on each side of the panels insides . Disaster strikes, if
- one of the quick release thingies is loose (not mounted properly, or tresspassers played with it)
- plus the plastic toggle is open, by vibration etc., which does happen if the quick releases are loose

BMW has a screw set for a few $ available as a replacement for the plastic toggle. This cancels the possibility taking the panels off in 15 seconds, but may be worthwhile for those who need piece of mind.

photo source: www.gs-forum.eu by member GS-Fahrer
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Sunday, August 17th 2008, 2:04am

RE: Side panels - make sure they are fixed!

Quoted from "Peter"

BMW has a screw set for a few $ available as a replacement for the plastic toggle. This cancels the possibility taking the panels off in 15 seconds, but may be worthwhile for those who need piece of mind.




06-32-7-657-966 Bolt
07-11-9-904-214 Washer
61-13-1-372-033 Nut

All parts 2 x.
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