I thought I'd start a thread with pics on this so I can ask specific questions, and in case anyone finds it useful further down the line.....
So without further ado, the gearbox/swing arm gaiter on my 2011 R1200GS is cracked and needs replacing:
Although it looks like this could be done without removing the swingarm, I'm going to take it all apart and check all the bearings etc... while I am at it. I also just like playing with spanners.
Bike up on centre stand, mudguard bits, exhaust silencer and rear wheel removed. Brake calliper removed and hung off the rear subframe. Speed sensor removed and hung out of the way.
First question....does anyone know the size/spec of the speed sensor o-ring? It looks a bit tatty and should get replaced.
Looking at the rear brake, there is plenty of meat on the brake pads, but the brake disk itself seems pretty worn. It's done 64K miles as of yesterday.
The spec says the rear brake disk starts out with 5mm and the service limit is 4.5mm. Micky Micrometer says it's 4.01mm. Oops. That had better get changed then. Presumably a new brake disk should get new pads at the same time as a matter of course?
Best get a new one ordered up....
I''ve no need to rush this job as I am going to send the rear shock out to Denz0 for a full refurbishment.
So without further ado, the gearbox/swing arm gaiter on my 2011 R1200GS is cracked and needs replacing:
Although it looks like this could be done without removing the swingarm, I'm going to take it all apart and check all the bearings etc... while I am at it. I also just like playing with spanners.
Bike up on centre stand, mudguard bits, exhaust silencer and rear wheel removed. Brake calliper removed and hung off the rear subframe. Speed sensor removed and hung out of the way.
First question....does anyone know the size/spec of the speed sensor o-ring? It looks a bit tatty and should get replaced.
Looking at the rear brake, there is plenty of meat on the brake pads, but the brake disk itself seems pretty worn. It's done 64K miles as of yesterday.
The spec says the rear brake disk starts out with 5mm and the service limit is 4.5mm. Micky Micrometer says it's 4.01mm. Oops. That had better get changed then. Presumably a new brake disk should get new pads at the same time as a matter of course?
Best get a new one ordered up....
I''ve no need to rush this job as I am going to send the rear shock out to Denz0 for a full refurbishment.