Engine case Cap screws

Merecat · Post by **Merecat** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:39 pm

I noticed that the cap screws on the front of the engine casing are getting a bit scabby. Anyone know the size? And are they likely to shear when they see the Allen key?

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:30 pm

Original bmw stuff is GENERALLY stronger than after market ss stuff, in my experience, although they do not look pretty. If they have not suffered thread galling then they should come out. Try a bit of heat from a warm air gun before removal.

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:06 am

Been reading classic motorcycle mechanics for tips while mucking about with my SR500 and a lot of people are sending engine bolts off to get re whatever they do to them

Merecat · Post by **Merecat** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:20 pm

Its the size Im after. I have access to some shiny cap screws at work.
If the will come out without too much stress then Ill replace them 1 at a time. If they are going to be a pain in the a$$ then Ill make the reads look better.

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:51 pm

Go on motorworks site, click on the oem parts panel get the relevant section and all is revealed,

Boxadog 2000 · Post by **Boxadog 2000** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:06 pm

M6 x 30 from memory

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:20 pm

Boxadog 2000 wrote:M6 x 30 from memory

There's only 12 on mine........

Al

bfisher · Post by **bfisher** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:49 pm

I have just recently purchased a bunch of bolts via a retailer local to me : http://www.tightenup.co.uk/

I'm quietly confident these guys will beat those advertised via the usual suspects for bwm parts... you may need to specify the bolt (even send them a sample).. Ask for Tony & tell them that Brad sent you.. these guys deal with trade so while we might be small fry in terms of their business, the prices therefore reflect trade prices...

Brad