Cover for fuel tank electrics

[ausgsa12]

Has anyone heard of a manufactured cover to stop the water pooling around the electrics (poorly designed) on top of GSA...GS fuel tanks.
Cheers Geoff

 

[PhilBolton]

Not "poorly designed" at all:-

It's piss poor, stupid design. If you look at where it is in the tank, unless whatever is inside is enormous, it could have been fitted turned at 90 degrees, with a different design of the tank - then no problem with water.

But, no I haven't seen anything. I have thought of sticking a rubber "umbrella" over it, but only got as far as thinking as yet.
My GS is only March 1st registration and already the alloy parts in there are furrier than a polar bear. Last week I had the cover off and I sprayed it with grease, but long term that's not an answer.

Phil

 

[araspitfire]

Unfortunately, long term the only answer is scheduled maintenance.... Unless BMW design a different unit that doesn't catch water...

I'd put condom over it, but am not sure how important the cooling is... anyone felt one hot?

Al...

 

[PhilBolton]

"I'd put condom over it"

What size is your, err, um ------

What size are your condoms?

Phil

 

[ausgsa12]

Gday Phil and Al, im led to believe condoms can stretch a fair way, though condensation might be an issue,i think i will fit a rubber flap somehow in the meantime a regular squirt of CRC/WD40 will suffice.....sent an email to the good folk et Touratech with reguard to manufacturing a cover ...waiting for feedback definitely a market for it ...Reguards Geoff.

 

[DrFarkoff]

I've just got a 1200 GS in thats cut out and won't run I diagnosed it as the alloy block connector which they designate as "Fuel Pump electronic" I reckon they forgot controller in the title

Anyway leaving the Handlebars to the left and on the sidestand, If it rains Water will run off the top yolk straight thru the vent holes in the top cover! Have a look for yourself

When I fit this new one for the bloke, i'm going to coat the seal in Quicksilver waterproof grease and coat the connections and alloy in ACF 50

I reckon something rasied slightly above the vents like a thin sheet of perspex mounted on small rubber bushes would sort it all out once and for all

 

[Magwych]

I took the cover off, blanked the slots with masking tape on the outside, tehn filled with balck Silicon Poo from the inside. Once set, removed the masking tape and put the cover back. Looks like a Proper Job.

So far, no pools of water when it rains and no sign of overheating ( 22,000 miles since filling the slots ).

 

[JimboGSA]

I notice the newer 1200 GS's have a recessed plastic cap cover thing over this now, perhaps worth mentioning to BMW the next time your bikes in for service, I know I will be.

 

[ausgsa12]

Thanks City Bum, Jimbo and Beemer Jay,i will check with BM dealer.....Reguards Geoff.

 

[AndyW]

I took the cover off, blanked the slots with masking tape on the outside, tehn filled with balck Silicon Poo from the inside. Once set, removed the masking tape and put the cover back. Looks like a Proper Job.

So far, no pools of water when it rains and no sign of overheating ( 22,000 miles since filling the slots ).

That's an interesting idea .........and there's still a big gap at the 'top' of the cover where the fuel line and electrics enter so it shouldn't get too hot under there?
You do have to wonder why BMW bothered with the slots if heat is not an issue though

 

[AndyW]

Gday Phil and Al, im led to believe condoms can stretch a fair way, though condensation might be an issue,i think i will fit a rubber flap somehow in the meantime a regular squirt of CRC/WD40 will suffice.....sent an email to the good folk et Touratech with reguard to manufacturing a cover ...waiting for feedback definitely a market for it ...Reguards Geoff.

Did you hear back GeofF?


Anyone else any other ideas/solutions?

 

[Gipsy]

Just one point re preventive measures. I've had 2 failures. The problem isn't only related to the furry appearance of the alloy relay as you take the vented plastic cover off. There is a recess under the unit, into which it fits. It is protected by a gasket. If you undo the 2 torx screws holding the relay on you will see what I mean. After a downpour water can collect in the area, if the gasket leaks, and the connections to the fuel pump sit in their own bath of water! Obviously proofing the top of the unit in some way is helpfull, but don't neglect the underside.

 

[AndyW]

I've been giving this more thought and was going to go ahead with CityBum's idea of filling the slots with black silicon sealant which seems a neat way to keep water out and keep the cover looking tidy but........

I've been thinking more on the purpose of the slots......maybe they're not there to let heat out at all but for ventilation should any fuel escape the fuel pipe linkage. Electrical components and build up of fuel vapour could be very undesirable!
Maybe blocking the slots is a bad idea?!!

 

[Allan Davies]

Personally I have made a type of flap out of gaffer tape. I have made sure that as ewe look down at the cover whilst sat on the bike the flap is taped to the cover on the RHS and FRONT and open on the LHS thus letting any heat(if there is any) out.
I attached it prior to my Euro trip, 2750 miles ago, and is still in place rain and all. I even got myself a spare switch in France £40 just in case ewe understand. And no, I am not going to take a poxy picture, use you imagination
Allan

 

[ausgsa12]

Fuel Tank

Thanks for replys and info.....nothing from touratech yet.

 

[wilbjr21]

As most of you probably know the 1200GSA doesn't have any cover - not enough room to fit it.