Plastic rattle above headlight

[Felipearango]

Was in some bumpy gravel yesterday. The plastic piece above the headlight rattled a lot! I then noticed it has a bit of play (not snug-fitting). Does the same happen to everyone, or might it have come loose for me?
Thanks

 

[triangletom]

Do you mean the front-fairing panel one slides down to adjust the headlight angle?


If so, mine panel did come a bit loose once, but I suspect I may not have put it back on properly when I removed it to reset the service warning. Otherwise, in 3600 miles of riding, including gravel, it hasn't been an issue.

 

[Fullum]

Hello I do sometimes have plastic rattle noises coming from difference places but they go away, and for me living in Montreal with our beautiful street we got used to it...

 

[triangletom]

When this has happened to me on previous BMW bikes, I often find a loose body panel screw that needs tightening. If it keeps getting loose, I apply loctite. I've also been known to use foam tape or duct tape on occasion between surfaces that rub up against each other.

 

[Felipearango]

I’ve dug in the front and the parts are just plain “loose-ish”. Couldn’t find any tightening opportunities. Thankfully roads around me are pretty smooth; but makes me wonder about longevity issues….. oh well….

 

[Fullum]

I've read on the french facebook page that there are a few of them who actually lost there on cobbled street.
Yves

 

[rsalgado]

I've read on the french facebook page that there are a few of them who actually lost there on cobbled street.
Yves

I lost my front-fairing panel in a not-so bumpy ride - after only 1000 miles. Could you point me to said french facebook page?

 

[Fullum]

I lost my front-fairing panel in a not-so bumpy ride - after only 1000 miles. Could you point me to said french facebook page?

Hi here is the french facebook page, you may have to scroll down a bit it's been a while that the message pass.
I don't have a facebook account but for a reason that I don't know I have access to it.
Hope you find something.

BMW CE 04 : Born to be urban (worldwide ) | Senza parafango stupenda

Senza parafango stupenda!!!

fr-fr.facebook.com

Sorry I forgot the link of the page
Yves

 

[performanceguy]

Just noticed this the other day on a bumpy road but usual route. I've had the bike a year without noticing. I've had the front cover off and on but it is back on properly. Like felipearango I did not find root cause. I was thinking of may be putting some weather stripping on.