Re: Loose system cases

[Bill Moss <bill.moss@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On my 1985 K100RS, which is a even less robust design, I used strips of 
stiff 15 mil mylar. This is a strong, abrasion resistant plastic and 
smooth. I used contact cement to hold it in place. I placed strings 
along the top and back of the rail. YMMV

Tom Cutter wrote:
> <<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?>>
>
> There is no adjustment internally in the latch assembly. The looseness 
> comes from a combination of wear points in the latch as well as the 
> plastic mounts. Careful inspection will reveal a slight dimensional 
> loss at each contact point. I have seen where some people glue small 
> slabs of hard rubber at some of the contact points to tighten things 
> up. That seems to work well.
>
> I have been planning to put a little rubber in the "hook" from the 
> latch on my R1100S, where it engages the underside of the top mount 
> area. Haven't gotten a "round tuit" yet, so do not have any specifics 
> on that yet.
>
>
> Tom Cutter
> Yardley, PA
> http://www.RubberChickenRacingGarage.com
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>
>
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