Balljoint rubber cracked

[jaak]

Good morning,

During winter maintenance I removed the balljoint on my 1150GS to paint the fork bridge. The rubber on it is in half and needs replacement.

Has anybody tried to glue it or found (or perhaps made) a replacement? Buying a used one from ebay is a last resort as the mechanism itself is flawless.

Best regards,

Jaak

 

[warmshed]

I have the same problem, would be interested in your replies.

 

[Timolgra]

Bit of a codge but you try using self amalgamating rubber tape

 

[Stewart H]

Bit of a codge but you try using self amalgamating rubber tape

Mine too, though a wander through the car breakers appears to reveal a few likely candidates too

 

[Timolgra]

Mine too, though a wander through the car parks appears to reveal a few likely candidates too

Fixed for any scousers

 

[The Grey One]

If the rubber is in good nick Superglue will do a good job repairing a split. I first did it years ago on a drive shaft gaiter. As long as you clean the surface properly the joint will be strong. Obviously only works if the rest of the gaiter is OK.

John

 

[jaak]

This is what I've found so far:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Ball-Joint-Telelever-Protector-R1200GS-R1150GS-R1100GS-R1200RT-BMW-MOTO-/140651773119?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20bf7fbcbf#shId

Tomorrow will search the local carpart stores because the greec is asking a pretty high price for a rubber boot.

BR,

Jaak

 

[MikeP]

I had the same problem about 18 months ago:

I managed to track down the company that supplies the original part to BMW. Trouble is, they won't supply them to individuals.

There are four parts to the cap, the rubber boot, a steel collar, a rubber ring that keeps the steel collar in place and the spring-clip that holds the base of the cap in position.

I rummaged in a bin at a mate's garage and found a worn car steering-arm with a decent rubber boot on it. The neck need to be stretched a bit to fit the collar, the fit was tight enough to dispense with the rubber ring. Most of these use a similar spring-clip to the original one, I just re-used the original one.

It cost me nothing in the end but I wasted a lot of time trying to source a replacement from various motor-factors.

Just go to a friendly motor-repair garage and ask for a look through their bin.

 

[GAGARIN]

i used this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Ball-Jo...es_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20bf7fbcbf#shId

6 months now........but don't use the down secure ring and it is ok because can turn the rubbr little...............

i bought it from him ....he made them only from this work with dimention of OEM.........and if you Find 3-4 more people which want it you'll be save money from shippng cost

 

[jaak]

I've had a greek boot on for a year now. Took the front end appart again and no signs of wear what so ever. The rubber feels thicker than the original one. Also didn't use the lower securing ring!

 

[Bugbear]

Am I alone in finding this funny


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[warmshed]

$35 total is a lot for a rubber boot, must be a cheaper way?

 

[Welshman]

I have done a few, I use a car ball joint end rubber costs peanuts, trim the top open to force fit on the upper metal bit from the old one into the groove, clean and fill the joint with optimoly, I cable tie the lower onto the joint the car ones are single convolution not double but it works and has to be better than a damaged one

 

[warmshed]

I have done a few, I use a car ball joint end rubber costs peanuts, trim the top open to force fit on the upper metal bit from the old one into the groove, clean and fill the joint with optimoly, I cable tie the lower onto the joint the car ones are single convolution not double but it works and has to be better than a damaged one

What car was it from? Heard this before but not been able to home in on one that will fit.

 

[garvey2003]

Very interested in this, About to take mine off to paint it up.

 

[iangough]

black duck tape lasted over a year on mine !
I had to make it clean before i stuck it on though.

 

[Welshman]

What car was it from? Heard this before but not been able to home in on one that will fit.

They are generic ball joint end covers

 

[MikeP]

What car was it from? Heard this before but not been able to home in on one that will fit.

They are generic ball joint end covers

Exactly.

Just do what I did - once the split one was off, find a car servicing garage, speak to the bloke in charge, show him the one you have and ask if you can rummage through their bin of shagged parts, find the nearest match and offer the bloke some beer tokens (he'll probably decline as the junk is only going to be re-cycled).

 

[garvey2003]

people keep stating you can get a generic or a car cv boot one but does anyone know of where to get the generic one or what car would be best?

 

[Smug]

people keep stating you can get a generic or a car cv boot one but does anyone know of where to get the generic one or what car would be best?

Take the old one to an auto parts suppler and they should be able to match it up.

The rubber boots are readily available since split ball joint boots have become an MOT failure.