Frame hole plugs

[mcinlb]

Just as an experiment, I ordered some plastic plugs from a company 'Ross Handling Ltd' and fitted to the new GS at a cost of £17 + P&P
Whats the verdict

The plug in the oval hole under the seat needed a bit of trimming..

 

[2 wheel humvee]

An improvement
Why couldn't BMW fit these as standard

 

[The Hobbit]

An improvement
Why couldn't BMW fit these as standard

One reason would be that the covers can seal in moister and cause corrosion. I guess you could grease or acf before putting them on.

 

[adventuredon]

Whats the verdict? Whats the point?

 

[mcinlb]

Whats the verdict? Whats the point?

Cosmetic, if nothing else

 

[SMB]

SMB

 

[Nutty]

They look good

 

[biggeorge]

frame plugs

hi just got some of these and fitted ,looks a lot tidier, thanks for the info ,

 

[mcinlb]

Just as an after comment,
The two directly in front of the cylinders on my bike popped out after a run. I believe the air heating up behind the plug pushed it out. Drilled a very (very) small hole to allow for this.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

One reason would be that the covers can seal in moister and cause corrosion. I guess you could grease or acf before putting them on.

+1

I wouldn't bother, muck & water will get trapped causing corrosion

BMW left them open for a reason

 

[biggeorge]

frame plugs

hi re the plugs .gave them all a squirt inside of ac 50 before putting them in,

 

[batman1]

Yeah like 'em, need the ACF50 squirting in as a pre-fit just to be sure

 

[Engineer]

+1

I wouldn't bother, muck & water will get trapped causing corrosion

BMW left them open for a reason

Exactly - if you are going to fit these things take them out before washing the bike and make sure the holes are thoroughly dried out before refitting them - they look good but too much hassle for me.