Concur on the weirdness of the multiple different size/type screws to hold a panel on. I have several other bikes and none of them require as many different fasteners to do the same sort of job.
Like you, I’m planning to replace some fasteners to reduce the # of different sized wrenches/sockets I need to remove panels for routine maintenance access.
Don’t get me started on BMWs weirdness in their attempt to be different just to be. Based on my experience with an R1150GS, I’m staying far away from BMWs.
The only one I like is the R1100/1150/1200S anyway. Even then, only the styling.
Like you, I’m planning to replace some fasteners to reduce the # of different sized wrenches/sockets I need to remove panels for routine maintenance access.
Don’t get me started on BMWs weirdness in their attempt to be different just to be. Based on my experience with an R1150GS, I’m staying far away from BMWs.
The only one I like is the R1100/1150/1200S anyway. Even then, only the styling.