Missing Screws

jltownshend · Post by **jltownshend** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:31 pm

I was washing the bike the other day and noticed that a screw was missing...and then I noticed two were missing...and then I forgot about it...

Having just checked out a nearby GS (after doing another 1000 miles), I believe I have lost said screws...

Location: Under the cylinder head there's a smaller extension into the middle of the casing (no idea what's going on, or what it is, etc) ...this is held to the casing by three small bolts... I appear to be missing the leading, slightly upper bolt under both cyclinders...

Whilst I will endeavour to replace said objects:

1. Do they work their way out sometimes?

2. It wouldn't be part of a service or anything (ie. someone forgot to put them back or back properly...though I can't imagine why given their location)?

3. Have I been dicing with death?

Thanks in advance,

John

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:23 am

If they are the ones I think they are, then they are to hold on the plastic BMW cylinder head crash protectors - you can safely ride without them... as long as you don't crash

Jason

madman · Post by **madman** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:13 am

On my wifes bike which is single spark with head protectors, this bolt holds the protector.
On my bike with twin spark, it holds the lower plug cover. I would assume that if your bike is single spark without head protectors then it will be unused.

jltownshend · Post by **jltownshend** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:52 am

Excellent, thank you both!

('tis indeed single spark with no covers)

I can only assume that I was giving it a more thorough clean than usual

John