Bloody Varios

[ExpatinIstanbul]

So, there I was, on the way into the office, when I look down to the right and notice the right hand case is missing. The locking pin that the red catch locks on to has disappeared and so the box just fell off over the first bump. Luckily I found the box but unluckily not the pin, which should have been in the same area but seems to have dissolved into the ground.

Check these pins boys and girls.

Does anyone have a spare pin for sale?

 

[Big Lee]

By "pin" do you mean the mushroom shaped bolt on the pannier "frame"? if so check out these 2 threads

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179513&highlight=mushroom

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177750&highlight=mushroom

 

[Big Lee]

This one might help too

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=658774&postcount=11

 

[L]

I've got a safety pin you can have. Its a large size. £3.99 to the man in Turkey

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

I've got a safety pin you can have. Its a large size. £3.99 to the man in Turkey

Yes, ha bloody ha.

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

This one might help too

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=658774&postcount=11

The links show that maybe there is a problem, but I still have to buy a new mushroom pin.....which hurts in the financial dept. Oh well, it's all part of the joy of 1200 ownership.

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Has this affected "The Marriage" ?

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

Has this affected "The Marriage" ?

It has not yet affected "The Marriage" as the superior being that is my wife is not yet aware of the cost of replacement. In order to maintain the status quo, I will of course be lying when the time comes to reveal it.

 

[Norm]

The links show that maybe there is a problem, but I still have to buy a new mushroom pin.....which hurts in the financial dept. Oh well, it's all part of the joy of 1200 ownership.

Is there a recall for this or is it covered under warranty?

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Them there mushrooms ain't so bloody magic when they drop off

About £17.00 from the dealers

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

Does anyone reckon it's possible to hammer a big headed bolt in, that the locking mechanism would fix onto?

 

[Deleted account 211028001]

same happen to me - long post about 2 months ago the mushroom has to be set correctly, mine was too short and therefore 'locked'above the mushroom

 

[Big Lee]

Does anyone reckon it's possible to hammer a big headed bolt in, that the locking mechanism would fix onto?

NO! Get a new one put some locktite on it, get it at the correct height then tighten the lock nut down and it should be ok

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

+1 on Loctite and set height for snug locking load.
Them things have a will to loosen.

 

[patboy]

Must admit read all the tips on here, checked the height and used locktight. I always check them by giving a good pull when there first put on. Even on a ride they never feel completely solidly latched to the bike but I guess its a characteristic of the varios.

Used to have a 1200 Pan Euro yrs back and never thought about the panniers on the move, and never felt I'd lose one.

 

[Dainese Brave]

Used to have a 1200 Pan Euro yrs back and never thought about the panniers on the move, and never felt I'd lose one.

I've had 3 Pans in my time....not sure I remember the 1200 Pan European though!

 

[patboy]

I think I meant the ST1100. I'll be calling the GS1200 a 1300 next

 

[EggChaser]

With regards the Mushroom Bolt Measurements this image might be clearer

 

[patboy]

Thats a great picture, wish I had seen it when I was checking mine.