tension band or cable tie on K1100 rear drive gaiter?

[rbm]

Hi, 

Quick question -- what is currently recommended for cinching the large end of the gaiter that goes between the final drive and drive shaft housing  on a paralever?  I look at the online parts catalogue and it appears to be a metal band (P/N 33172335120).  I look up the corresponding part in Motobins' catalogue and they are selling a cable tie (P/N 54017).  I'd like to know if the cable tie is now the preferred fastener.  Thanks for the help.

[Snowy]

I use the metal band that's been on the bike since day one. I would have thought a cable tie would be effective as an alternative and cheaper although I would still go for the band myself as its possibly better for a water tight seal.

[frankenduck]

Preferred by whom?

[rbm]

"Preferred by BMW" was my original thought, as sometimes BMW specified alternate/upgraded parts as bugs are worked out.  More likely, this is Motobins supplying what it can obtain through its suppliers.

[frankenduck]

It's not superceded in the parts catalog and the metal bands are still available from BMW.