Re: Loose system cases

[Karl Johnson <karljohnson@xxxxxxx>]

Hi John,

At the bottom of the cases there are pads on the frame which are wear  
items...
http://members.macconnect.com/users/k/karl/gifs/bmwpad01.jpg

I replaced them on my bike at around 40k miles. It took the rattle out  
of my system cases.

Karl
'94 Pearl R1100RS

On Jun 26, 2008, at 5:54 AM, John Merlinw Williams wrote:

> Hi all:
>
> The system cases (standard size and lids) are original - came with
> the R1100RS in 1999. They seem be getting loose on their moorings -
> not enough to worry about losing them, but they do rattle and bounce
> - maybe 1/8 - 3/16" vertical play. Maybe it's my imagination, but I
> seem to recall they were snug, once upon a time.
>
> I wonder if there is a way to adjust the latch mechanism? I see the
> cover to the latch on the inside of the case is riveted - before I
> drill them out and play around in there, has anyone looked into this.
> Are they adjustable (by design or by tinkering)? Leave well enough
> alone?
>
> Thanks everyone for staying with this list, BTW.
>
> John Merlin Williams
>
> jmerlinw@xxxxxxx
> http://www.johnmerlinwilliams.com/