BMW Motorrad Instrument Surround
We keep getting asked about this one — the instrument surround is one of those BMW Motorrad parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $25 – $55
- Estimated print time: 2–4 hours
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
We keep getting asked about this one — the instrument surround is one of those BMW Motorrad parts that fails long before the rest of the unit is done. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Why these break
Cluster surround cracks from sun and vibration. The factory part is made from styrene-based plastic that loses its plasticisers over the years. It gets glassy, then one warm day it lets go under a load it used to handle easily.
How we reproduce them
We model these in CAD from your sample, print a test-fit first, then run the final part once the fit is confirmed. Expect a few days end to end.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Motorcycle |
| Common failure mode | Cluster surround cracks from sun and vibration |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original instrument surround on the BMW Motorrad. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | ABS |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 2–4 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $25 – $55 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years of Australian UV |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
