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shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:23 pm
by BoxerTwin
anyone know a source for the shift lever rubber part? Mine has finally cracked off.

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:51 pm
by teo
They are readily available at a BMW Moto dealer or order one from a BMW car dealer in your local area. Otherwise go on to Max BMW Fiche or MotoBins and order one. Not too expensive.

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:05 pm
by dwerbil

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:55 pm
by SteveD
I've found replacements brittle and likely to split way before their time.

Any alternatives out there?

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:08 am
by old R90 guy
Do what I do - buy 2, keep one as a spare, and the first one will last forever, you will never need the spare until you lose it or toss it

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:29 am
by dougie
SteveD wrote:I've found replacements brittle and likely to split way before their time.
Any alternatives out there?
Appropriate size automotive heater hose.

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:34 am
by ME 109
dougie wrote:Appropriate size automotive heater hose.
I was gunna suggest 55 wraps of electrical tape (25mm) but I like Doug's idea better!

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:42 am
by dougie
ME 109 wrote:
dougie wrote:Appropriate size automotive heater hose.
I was gunna suggest 55 wraps of electrical tape (25mm) but I like Doug's idea better!
You only need about 1 inch.
It's cheap - buy a 1 foot piece and use the rest for smacking locusts :mrgreen:

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:00 am
by ME 109
dougie wrote: You only need about 1 inch.
It's cheap - buy a 1 foot piece and use the rest for smacking locusts :mrgreen:
Whoa, I had to go and get my glasses. I thought you said 'smoking' :mrgreen:

Re: shift lever rubber needed

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:53 am
by dougie
ME 109 wrote:
dougie wrote: You only need about 1 inch.
It's cheap - buy a 1 foot piece and use the rest for smacking locusts :mrgreen:
Whoa, I had to go and get my glasses. I thought you said 'smoking' :mrgreen:
Now there's a thought, I mean, you never know....