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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Adrian on March 03, 2020, 05:11:12 AM

Title: Sealing Bands
Post by: Adrian on March 03, 2020, 05:11:12 AM
Hi there - does anyone know where I might get the sealing bands for my 1984 R65 for the indicators & rear light unit - thanks
Title: Re: Sealing Bands
Post by: Barry on March 03, 2020, 05:58:45 AM
You may have already checked but I've just looked on Motobins  and they don't have them.
Title: Re: Sealing Bands
Post by: georgesgiralt on March 03, 2020, 06:30:01 AM
Hello,
I seems BMW does not have them available for now (anymore ? )
Last time I checked, only the complete device was available.
Now, the complete device is not avail. And the orange glass is the only part listed.
Title: Re: Sealing Bands
Post by: Adrian on March 03, 2020, 04:13:07 PM
Thanks guys - I found Tom Cutter of Rubber Chicken Racing who says he can supply them
Title: Re: Sealing Bands
Post by: Adrian on March 03, 2020, 10:03:43 PM
Just to update - the shop is very helpful but it costs about $35 Australian for the seals but almost $80 Australian for postage. I did ask if they could send it by ordinary airmail but that is ordinary airmail.
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So I shan't bother [ch128533][ch127462][ch127482]
Title: Re: Sealing Bands
Post by: skippyc on March 04, 2020, 03:35:01 PM
Are they different to the 86 mono shock model as i have 2 full lights.
Title: Re: Sealing Bands
Post by: Adrian on March 04, 2020, 04:16:53 PM
Thanks guys - Motorworks in the UK have them.....
Title: Re: Sealing Bands
Post by: Tony Smith on March 04, 2020, 09:16:11 PM
Jenkins rubber for some suitable thickness sheet rubber. Then put some white paint on the sealing surface of the orange lens and press onto the rubber.

You now have a master and can cut out as many as you need.

Alternatively, put a thin bead of black RTV on the mating surface, gently flatten it and then allow to cure before putting the lens back on the holder.

I have done both with 100% success