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Offline Adrian

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Sealing Bands
« 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
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Offline Barry

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Re: Sealing Bands
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline georgesgiralt

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Re: Sealing Bands
« Reply #2 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.

Offline Adrian

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Re: Sealing Bands
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2020, 04:13:07 PM »
Thanks guys - I found Tom Cutter of Rubber Chicken Racing who says he can supply them
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Re: Sealing Bands
« Reply #4 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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Offline skippyc

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Re: Sealing Bands
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2020, 03:35:01 PM »
Are they different to the 86 mono shock model as i have 2 full lights.

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Re: Sealing Bands
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2020, 04:16:53 PM »
Thanks guys - Motorworks in the UK have them.....
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Offline Tony Smith

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Re: Sealing Bands
« Reply #7 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

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