Re: mounting head protectors on R1100

[Toby Berk <berkt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mine also has chrome valve covers and I have just come to realize that I 
would have to do a little "redesign" with a half-round file or something 
and also remove some or all of the rubber bumpers to make them fit.  I'm 
not sure if it will be worth it.

Toby

William Beers wrote:
> Toby - I also have a 2001 R1100R with the valve cover protectors.
> I have the chrome valve covers and several other owners mentioned
> That the protectors will not fit over the valve covers.
> I got mine to fit - it's a very tight fit and 2 of the bolts are 
> Some what cross threaded but they still hold the cover securely but 
> They do not seat all the way.  
...

> Toby
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> '76 R60/6, '87 R80, '01 R1100R.  Wife's '78 R80/7 and
> 2001 Triumph

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