Dash board removal? R850R

[CRazyCam]

Hi folks.

I have a 1998 R850R, which has what appears to be an odd BMW optional dash board.

It has a speedo, clock and rev counter, a large collection of indicator lights, and three holes for fitting rocker switches.

Two of these rocker switches are used, one for hazard lights, one for heated grips, and I want to replace the dummy switch with a real one for additional lights.

Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to get the dash loose from the bike.

I have a copy of the Clymer manual, but the nearest it shows to "my" dash is that of an R1150R. But the R1150R dash stops about where the ignition switch is. Mine extends over the top of the triple clamp arrangement, and, while I can free the front end of the dash, it is still attached at the back, over where the actual steering head bearing is.

Any ideas?

regards,CrazyCam

[Railbender]

It sounds like the "face lift" dash on my '00 R1100R, the switches are between the bars. The dummy switch is for ABS. You can pry the dummy SW cover out without removing anything and then feed the new SW wires through so they come out under the tach. I just did it on mine, it should be obvious once the dummy cover is removed.

[CRazyCam]

Thanks for that, Railbender.

I had considered trying the prise out/ clip in business, but was hesitant, in case it wasn't actually doable.

It's probably the best solution, although I'd love to understand how the thing was assembled in the first place.

regards,CrazyCam

[omg1010]

Hi folks.

I have a 1998 R850R, which has what appears to be an odd BMW optional dash board.

It has a speedo, clock and rev counter, a large collection of indicator lights, and three holes for fitting rocker switches.

Two of these rocker switches are used, one for hazard lights, one for heated grips, and I want to replace the dummy switch with a real one for additional lights.

Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to get the dash loose from the bike.

I have a copy of the Clymer manual, but the nearest it shows to "my" dash is that of an R1150R. But the R1150R dash stops about where the ignition switch is. Mine extends over the top of the triple clamp arrangement, and, while I can free the front end of the dash, it is still attached at the back, over where the actual steering head bearing is.

Any ideas?

regards,CrazyCam

Go here http://www.carlsalter.com/ and click on free manuals in the left pane. Download the appropriate repair manual and follow the instructions.

Kind regards
Oliver