Front apron - BMW part:46638392779

[norskman]

Hello

Does anyone know how to change the front apron. This is fitted to Gen. 2 models.

It is the very front part  - designed to break off and take the impact in a low-speed crash and is a safety-designed feature.

Came back to my bike and it was cracked. I glued it back but wondered how easy it is to change?


many thanks

[garyculb]

Presume you are refering to this item: https://www.shopbmwmotorcycles.com/oem-parts/bmw-motorrad-front-apron-lower-46638392779

Pretty easy to Remove & Replace.

Best,

Doc

[norskman]

yes - how do you remove and replace this part please?

Are there any videos of it?

[Salish1000]

Originally Posted by norskman

Hello

Does anyone know how to change the front apron. This is fitted to Gen. 2 models.

It is the very front part  - designed to break off and take the impact in a low-speed crash and is a safety-designed feature.

Came back to my bike and it was cracked. I glued it back but wondered how easy it is to change?


many thanks

I can't help with replacing it but Mark's guide might, might, have something useful on that. Or you may contact him as I've found him quite helpful. In any case, in no way would I think of that as a safety feature having anything to do with low speed crashes. The front tire sticks out way further and it's just a design feature and wind scoop. I can see wanting to replace a broken one, but it's not essential to safety or anything in my eyes. Keep us posted.

[smithy]

Originally Posted by Salish1000

I can't help with replacing it but Mark's guide might, might, have something useful on that. Or you may contact him as I've found him quite helpful. In any case, in no way would I think of that as a safety feature having anything to do with low speed crashes. The front tire sticks out way further and it's just a design feature and wind scoop. I can see wanting to replace a broken one, but it's not essential to safety or anything in my eyes. Keep us posted.

Mark's service manual is only for Gen-1....Gen-2 is a totally different animal.

Smithy.