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Thread: Side (Kick) Stand Pivot Lube
Post: Side (Kick) Stand Pivot Lube
| I've had a few recent instances where my side stand doesn't fully retract, hanging 10~20-degrees off vertical towards the "up" position. I'm thinking the pivot joint needs some lube, but the owners m... |
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Servicing & Maintenance
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04-27-2024, 02:56 PM |
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Thread: 120 miles today
Post: RE: 120 miles today
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Lee Wrote: (02-10-2024, 11:22 AM)
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (02-10-2024, 10:57 AM)
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An even larger windscreen could lead to more buffeting and more heat build-up during summer months, but is likely be... |
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36654 |
General Discussions
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04-11-2024, 06:50 AM |
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Thread: The 30,000 mile touring tire..., and others
Post: RE: The 30,000 mile touring tire..., and others
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Ray Wrote: (02-04-2021, 05:27 PM)
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Duccrazydave Wrote: (02-02-2021, 09:25 PM)
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Kevin Cameron and Peter Egan. My favorite two moto journalists!
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Peter Egan - yet another Minnesota/Wisconsin pro... |
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36654 |
Tires
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03-18-2024, 07:43 AM |
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Thread: Confirming Eastern RS Owners Exist
Post: RE: Confirming Eastern RS Owners Exist
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Toruk Wrote: (03-08-2024, 07:45 AM)
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2023 RS .... My 1st BMW after 60 years of riding, mostly HDs. I love it. Thanks Hermy's BMW! I've got 5k miles of smiles! Montgomery County PA.
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I know that... |
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USA East Riders
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03-14-2024, 08:35 PM |
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Thread: Oil Head reliability
Post: RE: Oil Head reliability
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Lee Wrote: (01-27-2024, 08:30 AM)
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The later Oilheads had Servo brakes which is costly to replace.
Maybe skip ahead to the R1200 Hexhead or Camhead years.
I think that's 2005 to 2012.
K bikes ... |
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Other Bikes
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03-14-2024, 04:48 PM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
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My experience with Road 4 and 5 tires was very similar. The Road 4 front and rear were replaced after 9450 miles. The subsequent Road 5 set was less impressive. The front Road 5 was replace... |
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Tires
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12-10-2023, 02:05 PM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
| Metzler is owned by Pirelli which is owned by the Chinese National Chemical Company. So, the Chinese manufactured product might be from higher up the corporate ladder. |
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Tires
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12-10-2023, 06:44 AM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
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NormR Wrote: (12-09-2023, 12:54 PM)
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I used Michelin Road 3-4-5's on one bike and don't ever remember getting less then 10-12 thousand kms on them. I also found them very reliable in the twisties a... |
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36654 |
Tires
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12-09-2023, 08:29 PM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
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Lee Wrote: (12-09-2023, 09:04 AM)
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36654 Wrote: (12-09-2023, 06:58 AM)
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As an example, I liked all the Michelin Road tires I've had on my bikes, but treadwear/life dropped at generation 5 and th... |
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36654 |
Tires
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2,285 |
12-09-2023, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
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Lee Wrote: (12-08-2023, 11:08 AM)
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (12-08-2023, 05:46 AM)
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I am surprised that more votes have not come in for the poll ... only 13 so far. :huh:
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A person might have lik... |
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36654 |
Tires
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2,285 |
12-09-2023, 06:58 AM |
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Thread: Fork Tube Protection (SealSavers)
Post: RE: Fork Tube Protection (SealSavers)
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Lee Wrote: (10-31-2023, 09:07 AM)
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but if I remember right the early K75 bikes had problems with the fork seals.
The gaiters did protect the fork tubes from all the wet grit.
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That's what I re... |
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Servicing & Maintenance
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11-01-2023, 08:16 AM |
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Thread: Hybrids on tour
Post: RE: Hybrids on tour
| It's definitely a step forward. Hopefully, the price will be competitive with the current 600~700cc bikes. |
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R1200RS / R1250RS vs the Competition
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10-29-2023, 02:06 PM |
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Thread: Tire Information
Post: RE: Tire Information
| Update on my RS4 Front experience.
After more than 1000-miles, I can report the new RS4 Front tire is free of the vibration/shimmy of the first tire. I asked my dealership shop about this and they... |
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36654 |
Tires
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10-24-2023, 08:57 AM |
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Thread: The beautiful 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Post: RE: The beautiful 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
| Lee, thanks for the pictures.
I like the size of the taillight. The MG saddlebags remind me of BMW bags.........a bit lacking in style. |
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Other Bikes
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10-23-2023, 06:11 AM |
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Thread: ALL BALLS FORK AND DUST SEAL KIT - NO. 56-18
Post: RE: ALL BALLS FORK AND DUST SEAL KIT - NO. 56-18
| I was considering the option of upgrading the cartridge when the seals fail. |
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Servicing & Maintenance
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10-21-2023, 08:44 AM |
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Thread: ALL BALLS FORK AND DUST SEAL KIT - NO. 56-18
Post: RE: ALL BALLS FORK AND DUST SEAL KIT - NO. 56-18
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (10-19-2023, 05:15 PM)
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I’d get the seals and keep them until needed. Sounds like the bike is just fine at the moment.
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My shop says...........Do the fork service when the se... |
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Servicing & Maintenance
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10-20-2023, 07:18 PM |
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Thread: ALL BALLS FORK AND DUST SEAL KIT - NO. 56-18
Post: RE: ALL BALLS FORK AND DUST SEAL KIT - NO. 56-18
| SKF has an available kit, but costs ~$40(US) per leg. |
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Servicing & Maintenance
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10-19-2023, 01:53 PM |
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Thread: Effective ear plugs
Post: RE: Rattle and Hum
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (10-18-2023, 04:26 PM)
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36654 Wrote: (10-18-2023, 10:43 AM)
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That's akin to keeping your car/truck windows open to hear the traffic.
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The glass is a filter. The point is, ... |
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Apparel
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10-18-2023, 06:57 PM |
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Thread: Effective ear plugs
Post: RE: Rattle and Hum
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (10-18-2023, 08:09 AM)
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sanemancured Wrote: (10-18-2023, 03:52 AM)
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I have very narrow ear canals and foam ear plugs cause me pain after half a days riding. I have tried many ... |
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36654 |
Apparel
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10-18-2023, 10:43 AM |
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Thread: LED Turn signal bulbs that work!
Post: RE: LED Turn signal bulbs that work!
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36654 Wrote: (10-15-2023, 11:31 AM)
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DrDave39 Wrote: (10-15-2023, 10:57 AM)
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36654-
I've had good luck with Amazon standing up for me on warrantied stuff when the manufacture was difficult. H... |
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36654 |
Technology & Performance
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10-16-2023, 06:50 AM |
