Post by: ExpatAussieBrick on May 11, 2020, 03:48:01 PM
Hope this message finds everyone safe and well.
I have been looking into options regarding the repair of my front fairing. When I bought the bike the previous owner had taken a spill damaging the right side of the windshield and cracking the front centrepiece damaging the bolts that seems to help hold things together and loosing one of them.
Cosmetically it's not that bad but my issue is that it bounces around on rough roads and is kinda annoying.
My questions is to fix this should I consider buying a new centre headlight piece and a new windshield or could this be fixed perhaps with just some new hardware?
I found a new centre fairing piece here.
https://www.bobsbmw.com/store/product/front-fairing-for-bmw-k75s
I attached a picture below of the front of my bike.
Post by: ExpatAussieBrick on May 11, 2020, 03:55:47 PM
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Post by: Martin on May 11, 2020, 04:39:24 PM
Regards Martin.
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Post by: Chaos on May 11, 2020, 04:46:29 PM
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on May 11, 2020, 05:20:04 PM
K75s fairings are notorious for loosening up and shaking even when they're not damaged. Disassemble and check for loose/missing screws and bolts, especially the 2 10mm bolts holding the center section. If the mounts are broken use your discretion on repairing or replacing.
Absolutely! Mine loosened up about every 1500-2000 miles on the crap roads I had to ride on. I'd look down and everything was swinging around.
I would take the fairing apart and check all the parts. Except for the windshield, I would replace any part that had a broken spot where a fastener holds something together. The fairing is cantilevered out and has a bit of stress on it. Every part of it needs to be solid.
Check all the fasteners, especially the sheet metal screws. The OEM screws are a tiny bit bigger than what you get at the hardware store and tighten down better. Get the MaxBMW fiche and check for all the hardware that holds the fairing together. Make sure that you have all the right fasteners. If in doubt, I would replace anything that didn't look original. Check the speed nuts closely to see if any are worn. They do loosen up with age and miles. Did a previous owner replace with stainless? I found that some of the screws in those stainless kits are not metric, and thus, a tiny bit undersize.
Even after going through, you will probably find the fairing still shakes around a bit. It's part of the charm of the bike when you ride on the crap roads of New York State.
Post by: Martin on May 11, 2020, 10:33:32 PM
Regards Martin.
Post by: ExpatAussieBrick on May 11, 2020, 11:24:36 PM
Good answers i'll check the parts fiche at Max BMW for fastners.
It is definitely missing one of the main screws on the right hand side where it's damaged. Will see what I can do.
But yeah it's not that bad and it is part of the character as you say to have it bounce round a bit.
Just thought I should try what I can to improve it and stop it rattling itself to bits.
The roads in NYC definitely are taking their toll on the poor bike.
The Williamsburg bridge and parts of the BQE are some of the most dangerous potholed roads I have ever been on.
I am dreaming of smooth roads in my sleep.
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on May 12, 2020, 08:31:32 AM
Post by: Bon Jon Bovi on May 12, 2020, 10:25:23 AM
I think that’s a good suggestion about longer OEM screws and new nylon nuts. Maybe a little blue or green Loctite on the 10mm bolts?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on May 12, 2020, 11:15:56 AM
Post by: natalena on May 12, 2020, 12:40:52 PM
*sidebar: bought boxes of 304ss panhead screws and nuts on ebay from China, they're good quality Coroneisium material, not the Chineisium. ;) inexpensive!
Post by: Martin on May 12, 2020, 03:18:12 PM
Regards Martin.
Post by: boxer.randy on May 12, 2020, 06:14:25 PM