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Thread: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?
Post: RE: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?
| I may be jumping the gun on this, but we may be seeing the beginnings of a driveshaft shortage in the US. A couple of friends with RT's are having to wait for new driveshafts to arrive. Good news is... |
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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04-29-2024, 08:34 AM |
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Thread: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?
Post: RE: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?
| Two friends with 2016 RS's had their driveshafts replaced by BMW Motorcycles of Austin in the last few weeks. No problem.
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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04-28-2024, 08:42 PM |
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Thread: Side (Kick) Stand Pivot Lube
Post: RE: Side (Kick) Stand Pivot Lube
| Heavy grease is great but would require disassembly of the pivot.
If you don't want to do that, just give it a shot of some WD40 while you work it up and down.
The side stand on my R11S was getting ... |
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Duckbubbles |
Servicing & Maintenance
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04-27-2024, 05:51 PM |
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Thread: Front fork stanchion question
Post: RE: Front fork stanchion question
| I see no reason why this couldn't be done.
How many miles/km on the bike? Are the seals leaking? If there is movement between the outer stanchion and the inner tube I would suppose the seals woul... |
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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04-02-2024, 08:14 AM |
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Thread: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?
Post: RE: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?
| My '23, build date 12/22 came with the duckbill from the factory as far as I can tell. Doesn't seem to be that easy to dislodge without a little effort. Something to be aware of when washing.
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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02-25-2024, 08:41 AM |
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Thread: Why change the OEM tire ??
Post: RE: Why change the OEM tire ??
| Besides "black and round", I would think cost and availability drives BMW's choice of rubber.
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Duckbubbles |
Tires
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02-18-2024, 10:01 AM |
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Thread: This is what happens when a motocycle tinkerer has nothing better to do ...
Post: RE: This is what happens when a motocycle tinkerer...
| Quite a while ago I saw a video of this thing firing up at a bike meet somewhere. Can't remember what it sounded like but I would guess a mass of 2 strokes. How do you tell if you have fouled out cy... |
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Duckbubbles |
Off Topic
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02-11-2024, 09:26 AM |
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Thread: This is what happens when a motocycle tinkerer has nothing better to do ...
Post: RE: This is what happens when a motocycle tinkerer...
| Gotta be an Orangutan just to reach the bars.
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Off Topic
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02-10-2024, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: Oil Head reliability
Post: RE: Oil Head reliability
| The problem with them is that even the newest oilheads are 20+ years old now. Totally dependent on the previous owners maintenance or lack thereof. Wiring and rubber parts deteriorate. I have had a... |
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Duckbubbles |
Other Bikes
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01-27-2024, 12:14 PM |
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Thread: It's a bit quiet..
Post: RE: It's a bit quiet..
| I also drilled three 1/4 inch holes vertically on the right side in what is left of the neck and can fill it to the brim. Adds around 1/2 gallon of useable fuel. I also never fill the tank and park ... |
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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01-27-2024, 12:00 PM |
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Thread: Headlight cracks
Post: RE: Headlight cracks
| A friend with a 2016 model with over 100,000 miles has what I consider "crazing" on both headlight lenses. Not as bad as what you have shown. I believe there is no fix except replacement. The front... |
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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01-26-2024, 09:35 AM |
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Thread: FORGED WHEELS
Post: RE: FORGED WHEELS
| Compared to GS and RT sales, the RS is a pittance.
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Duckbubbles |
Technology & Performance
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01-14-2024, 10:05 AM |
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Thread: Finally, Red wheels on display
Post: RE: Finally, Red wheels on display
| That's an exceptional looking scoot you got there!
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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01-14-2024, 10:01 AM |
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Thread: Removing the headers?
Post: RE: Removing the headers?
| As a little insurance, you might squirt a shot of good penetrating oil on the studs and nuts and let it sit there for a day or so. It's been quite a while since I removed exhaust from any of my bikes... |
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Duckbubbles |
Servicing & Maintenance
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01-03-2024, 10:40 AM |
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Thread: 1250RS Software Version Thread
Post: RE: 1250RS Software Version Thread
| I am really curious- my '23 RS (mfg. 12/22) leans over on the side stand a considerable amount more than either of my previous RS's ('16 and '17), even with the suspension set on MIN. Measuring the ... |
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Duckbubbles |
Technology & Performance
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12-30-2023, 09:55 AM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
| I have been a Michelin guy since before the "Roads" were introduced, as in the original radial tires (A89?).
Not included in the poll are the Pilot Power 2CT. The more road oriented track tires. I ... |
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Duckbubbles |
Tires
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12-11-2023, 10:07 AM |
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Thread: Three RS's in one place
Post: RE: Three RS's in one place
| Two of my riding buddies have '16 Black/Grey RS's so we are three almost every week. A fourth RS would be a rarity. Happened once.
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Duckbubbles |
General Discussions
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09-20-2023, 07:41 AM |
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Thread: No rear rack - 2023 RS
Post: RE: No rear rack - 2023 RS
| I hated the look of the "horns" at the rear seat and broke down and purchased the complete luggage rack. I would rather have had the heated seats deleted and the rack installed. That is my only grip... |
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Duckbubbles |
Parts & Accessories
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07-10-2023, 07:39 AM |
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Thread: Do you have a 2nd motorbike?
Post: RE: Do you have a 2nd motorbike?
| I have 3 BMW's in my shop.
A 1985 K100/1100RS that I bought new and am just about to turn 330,000 miles. Rather than rebuild the 8 valve engine I bought an 1100 16 valve and swapped it in. Going st... |
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06-18-2023, 07:14 AM |
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Thread: Nat'l Motorcycle Museum
Post: RE: Nat'l Motorcycle Museum
| I hear that it is closing. Such a shame. I wonder if it is the location?
Good thing the Roadog is on concrete!
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Duckbubbles |
Ride Reports
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05-23-2023, 07:25 AM |
