Rattling throttle body in R1150GS

[npbmw]

Hello,

Does anyone know of a cheaper fix than buying a new one to stop the butterfly rattling in the throttle body? I've already thought of the ear plug option! What chance success with a second hand one?

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[Stewart H]

The real fix is to sent the item off to scriminger engineering for an overhaul and re-bush, cost was around £50 per side last year.
Stewart

 

[motorhome]

If you are interested in a set of secondhand ones, I'm selling a set, £60 the pair.

 

[fatnfast]

Re-bushing as suggested or a Ticker Killer (do a search to get more info). The Ticker Killer really only hides the problem, but if the bike is otherwise running fine its easy to fit and does reduce the noise.
However, they are still about £40-ish and if you are mechanically minded, the £60 set on offer by motorhome seems like a good price.

 

[Micky]

Hello,

Does anyone know of a cheaper fix than buying a new one to stop the butterfly rattling in the throttle body? I've already thought of the ear plug option! What chance success with a second hand one?

Thanks,
Andrew

I wouldn't use second hand earplugs mate, quite unhygienic and might not fit

 

[Steptoe]

Pikey dave is selling an absolutely brand spanking new pair, with brand new TPS fitted and ready to go, £200. PM him.

 

[Chewbacca]

Throttle body rattle

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206552&page=3

Pins for repair of the butterfly seem to be available from Bing in the States, must try to locate a pair, already replaced RHS throttle body, left butterfly is very loose, 80K miles.

 

[Chewbacca]

Bing Site

http://bingcarburetor.com/aboutbing.html#Anchor-Ordering-47857

Send an email with the number on the side of the throttle body for a new pinion for the butterfly.

 

[Chewbacca]

More on Kits

http://bingcarburetor.com/pdf/throttlebodykits.pdf


http://bingcarburetor.com/flier2.html

 

[dancata]

Here's a usefull thread if you do decide to DIY:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=630335

Dan.

 

[MIKE R]

The real fix is to sent the item off to scriminger engineering for an overhaul and re-bush, cost was around £50 per side last year.
Stewart

Another recommendation for Scriminger Engineering. They are re-furbished to better than new standard.

Cost me £150 + VAT on a ride in/out basis last year......£50 per side + £50 fitting.

Mike

 

[MattW]

Another recommendation for Scriminger Engineering. They are re-furbished to better than new standard.

Cost me £150 + VAT on a ride in/out basis last year......£50 per side + £50 fitting.

Mike

Likewise.
Just had mine done (although I sent mine to him) - now £65 / side.
Excellent job.

 

[RayBay]

Hello,

Does anyone know of a cheaper fix than buying a new one to stop the butterfly rattling in the throttle body? I've already thought of the ear plug option! What chance success with a second hand one?

Thanks,
Andrew

I used $5 ball bearings SMR138XZZ in the seal recess, as in these links.
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/bushings-to-bearings-throttle-bodies.1223612/

http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=986484#Post986484