Valve cover for emergency repair.

[Activmoto]

I have had a crash where the valve cover was holed but in that incident I could not ride any further so the hole did not matter. But if I could have riden, fixing the hole would be a problem. I only use the plastic cover protectors so I have ordered a BMW condom for the valve cover.

This is what BMW say,

The BMW Motorrad Emergency Valve Cover Kit is a bit of insurance for your off-road adventure kit. Off road riding has it’s hazards. Be prepared with the BMW Motorrad Emergency Valve Cover Kit for all R 1200 Evolution engines. If the valve cover displays a leak, this rubber hood may be installed to temporarily eliminate the loss and/or contamination of engine oil. The rider may then continue at a reduced speed for a limited time. The cover is constructed of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR), a special class of rubber that is very resistant to petroleum hydrocarbons and fuels. It also offers high thermal stability, broad chemical resistance, and excellent
tensile strength. The valve cover kit is great for the adventure rider, the weekend warrior and for anyone riding off the beaten path.

How to use it
Emergency Valve Cover Kit
Foreign objects and dirt must be removed from the area of the cylinder head prior to installation. Detailed mounting
instructions and all parts and tools necessary for use are included.
This is an emergency kit allowing a damaged motorcycle to be ridden to safety. The rider is limited to traveling no
further than 20-25 miles at speeds no greater than 50 mph while using this cover.
The Emergency Valve Cover may be used repeatedly.
Extremely flexible rubber construction allows many options for carrying. The cover easily fits in a jacket pocket or in
the Enduro Rear Bag bulletin 71-19-2005 (088).

Part Number 71 60 7 693 897 Emergency Valve Cover Kit

 

[Pukmeister]

Presumably one would remove the stones, mud, grass, bits of old broken cover etc from behind the remains of the existing cover before using this item to seal the broken cover from leaks ?

What happens if the bike goes down on both sides ?

 

[Bert]

Presumably one would remove the stones, mud, grass, bits of old broken cover etc from behind the remains of the existing cover before using this item to seal the broken cover from leaks ?

What happens if the bike goes down on both sides ?

Use 2 'b*w' 'condoms?
Safe sex- you know it makes sense! but..do they come in yellow???

Could also use 'Quick Metal repair'

 

[Timolgra]

Hopefully someone can find the pic of the 1150 cover repaired with a rubber glove, after an 'incident' near Llangollen

 

[IanC]

On the BMW off-road skills course, they repaired a 1/2" hole in a rocker cover very successfully with liquid metal putty (Loctite?). I think it would be well worth taking some on a longer trip, esp. off-road.

Having said that, I bought a set of BMW's alloy covers, and have had a few slowish drops, rocky ground included, and they've undoubtedly saved the covers. I think they are far stronger and more effective than the BMW bars I have (pretty much useless!).