Another today's quiz!

[ME 109]

What is this rectangular hole for?
It looks as though an oe rubber grommet may have been there although I've never seen one on other bikes.

This fairing piece is from an RT, however my RS has the same hole.

[Major Softie]

Cell phone holder?

[Ross]

Its for the rubber bit that goes in there.

[ME 109]

Its for the rubber bit that goes in there.

That's quit a logical answer Ross. 'Cept I've never seen the rubber bit. Have you?

I'm trying to think what is above that hole.......the steering damper? I'll have to go and have a look.
I know I've never poked anything in that hole.

[hools100RS]

Jeff, its the hole for fiddling with the steering damper. usually covered with a hard to put back in rubber grommet. Hools.

[Ross]

Part No.94010 @ http://www.motobins.co.uk/bmw-parts.php ... lve%20Twin

[ME 109]

OMG! Repressed memory syndrome.

I have seen that rubber before! It's all coming back to me.
I think.

[ME 109]

Jeff, its the hole for fiddling with the steering damper. usually covered with a hard to put back in rubber grommet. Hools.

You're right Hools, It would appear that the only purpose of the hole is to remove the little clip that holds the front steering damper ball joint in place.

I'm gonna get one of those rubber grommets and plug that hole.
It's mighty windy on the bike without it.

[dougie]

I'm gonna get one of those rubber grommets and plug that hole.
It's mighty windy on the bike without it.

Glue it in with 3M weatherstrip adhesive. (I know)