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Telelever Caps Disappearing
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:32 pm
by maduko
I was missing one of the plastic dustcaps that cover the pivot bolt on the telelever arm. After ordering a replacement I noticed that it won't seat down all the way. It's on the RH (nut) side and looks like the end of the bolt is sticking out further than it should.
I'm afraid this one is going to disappear also. But I'm more worried about why that bolt would be poking out so far.
Anyone else seen this before?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:24 pm
by R4R&R
Has MikeCam been to Oklahoma?
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:55 am
by Boxer
You need the rubber o-ring that goes with it. They don't tell you that when you buy one. Its a separate part item. Ask for it!
oops! I just reread about the bolt protrusion problem. Mine is sort of like that too. I've never had mine off but you can take that out to lube the telelever pivot divot. There must be a way to adjust the length of that thing sticking out.
o-rings!
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:16 am
by maduko
Boxer wrote:You need the rubber o-ring that goes with it. They don't tell you that when you buy one. Its a separate part item. Ask for it!
I hadn't noticed the o-ring in the parts diagram. That would probably make up the distance and let it seat squarely.
Maybe I'll just take the other one off and save myself two bucks!
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:46 am
by riceburner
hmmm - I just lost my second one too, yesterday morning.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:44 pm
by TexasRoadster
Kept losing mine as well. Finally replaced them with nice (but expensive) machined caps from BMW of Santa Cruz (URL:
http://www.bmwsantacruz.com/Merchant2/m ... t_Count=16)
Here's their little spiel: Replace the dull plastic Telelever caps with these precision made aluminum end caps from Wunderlich. The Wunderlich caps look great while protecting the pivot bearings and are sealed with an o-ring. These precision machined parts feature a small vent hole that prevents the cap from pushing out as temperature or air pressure behind the cap changes. Available either chrome plated or with a silver anodized finish. Either way, a nice detail to bring your bike that much closer to perfection.
They are very nice looking and haven't popped out yet (over 6 mos on bike).
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:13 pm
by OU812
I will sell you a pair of stock ones for a small donation to the site.
or maybe I should split them?
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:13 pm
by towerworker
Has MikeCam been to Oklahoma?
I believe that is where I would start------not Oklahoma-----MikeCam!!
Wayne
Re: Telelever Caps Disappearing
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:00 pm
by riceburner
maduko wrote:I was missing one of the plastic dustcaps that cover the pivot bolt on the telelever arm. After ordering a replacement I noticed that it won't seat down all the way. It's on the RH (nut) side and looks like the end of the bolt is sticking out further than it should.
I'm afraid this one is going to disappear also. But I'm more worried about why that bolt would be poking out so far.
Anyone else seen this before?
oh - don't worry about the spindle coming out past the nut - there SHOULD be a cycle or two of thread showing past the nut - that's good engineering practise.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:45 pm
by OU812
OK, anyone REALLY need a pair? I know they must be a fairly cheap item(as far as BMW parts go).
How much can you donate to the site $5,$10?
or maybe I should split them?