1100GS sump guard

[Big Lad]

Hello

I'm a new owner of a 94 1100GS and noticed the sump guard hanging off. It appears that out of the four nuts securing it, 2 are snapped off underneath the rubber bung. Has anyone got any ideas how to get the old nuts out to replace them, or am I doomed ?. Would a Touratech sump guard use the same mounting points ? Many thanks



Simon

 

[Mick Fagan]

Simon, there are mild steel pieces at the base (near the engine) of these mounts. I have found that by using a pair of locking pliers or Pedersen Vice Grips in my case, that I was able to get a grip and undo them.

BMW have Loctited them on so they will have a bit of resistance and possibly a heat gun may be of assistance.

I didn't know that touratech did a sump guard. I have the sump guard extender on my centre stand from Touratech and it is quite good, except that to remove the main guard I have to have the bike on the side stand to remove the sump guard to get to the oil filter.

Mick.

 

[Smartbazza]

sump guard

99 r1100gs - had the same thing happen. Used a set of vice grips and wd40 to get them out.

Barry

 

[Big Lad]

Thanks for your help. WD40 and mole grips it is. Did you replace them with the same design bolts ?

 

[Mick Fagan]

Yes, I replaced them with the OEM bolts but didn't use Loctite. They've been there for a couple of years now, so I don't think they'll move!

98 1100GS

Mick.

 

[Big Lad]

Got em off after soaking with WD40 and turning carefully with mole grips. Replaced with four new ones that Sawbridgeworth had in stock.

Thanks for your help Gents.


Simon