R1200S Drive Front Gaitor

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Grip Fast
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R1200S Drive Front Gaitor

Postby Grip Fast » Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:50 pm

I noticed that the drive front rubber gaitor/boot is looking past its best before date. Is this something I should treat as critical for replacement? It's due for a service early next year, so will probably ask the guy to do it then.

Red wire is the battery charger.

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Re: R1200S Drive Front Gaitor

Postby jeznewsome » Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:41 pm

You probably know the answer, but I would be replacing it if it were me.....scuttles off to the garage to check my R1100S

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Re: R1200S Drive Front Gaitor

Postby Grip Fast » Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:24 pm

jeznewsome wrote:You probably know the answer, but I would be replacing it if it were me.....scuttles off to the garage to check my R1100S

You're right. I do believe I know the answer, but kinda hoped someone might say, "nah, it's just decorative. Don't worry about it." Ho-hum...

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Re: R1200S Drive Front Gaitor

Postby Humbug » Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:00 pm

£545 says it's not decorative. That's what it cost me for a replacement shaft as the universal joint at that end decided that the moisture that had got in through the damaged boot was the last straw. The resounding bang and clatter, loss of drive and recovery home says 'Oi, replace the damaged rubber, it's only £40!!!'
The shaft only fits the 12S and is as rare as hens teeth second hand. It hurt handing over that wad of cash to Baldertons I can tell you. And getting the old one out and the new in, well, I ran out of expletives that afternoon i can tell you.
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Re: R1200S Drive Front Gaitor

Postby Mitch1100 » Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:16 pm

Replacement boot, final drive oil replacement and spline lube...peace of mind :wink:
2009 HP2 Sport...sold
2006 R1200s with yellow rim tape
2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore..sold
2004 R1100s BoxerCup Replika..sold
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