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Thread: 120 miles today
Post: RE: 120 miles today
| Screens! A never ending thread in all forums :)
I must be the guy with the smallest screen. Chopped original.
Peace at last.
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Boxerboy55 |
General Discussions
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02-09-2024, 08:26 AM |
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Thread: Center Stand Lift Point?
Post: RE: Center Stand Lift Point?
| You don’t have to lift it at all.
It’s all about pushing all your weight on right foot onto the centre stand lug.
End of story.
The bike just pops up onto the stand.
But - you must either ... |
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Boxerboy55 |
General Discussions
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04-23-2023, 01:57 PM |
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Thread: Stripped Final Drive Drain Threads
Post: RE: Stripped Final Drive Drain Threads
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (02-09-2023, 05:25 PM)
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Of course, with small fasteners an “uncalibrated wrist” can have the same result. I’d rather get a good small torque wrench if a torque is specified.
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Boxerboy55 |
Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
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02-11-2023, 02:58 PM |
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Thread: Conundrum
Post: RE: Conundrum
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LJJ Wrote: (02-09-2023, 10:54 AM)
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Hi Esquared,
I agree with you and the old saying, and I’m a bit of a “worrier”. I’ll see how I feel and take account of miles done this year by Sept/Oct. At l... |
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Boxerboy55 |
General Discussions
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02-09-2023, 03:03 PM |
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Thread: BMW change to recommended Final Drive oil
Post: RE: BMW change to recommended Final Drive oil
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Olgry1 Wrote: (02-23-2021, 04:53 PM)
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I agree. Castrol for me!
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The remains of my first bottle isn’t enough for the next change so today my new bottle arrived - with fancy new graphics.
Thi... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Servicing & Maintenance
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02-08-2023, 01:26 PM |
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Thread: Stripped Final Drive Drain Threads
Post: RE: Stripped Final Drive Drain Threads
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SoCalR1200RS Wrote: (01-31-2023, 01:28 PM)
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So I went ahead and reinstalled the plug. I didn't torque it to exactly 20Nm - I had the wrench set correctly, but stopped when I felt it was "good n tig... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
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02-08-2023, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: Best seat pads/covers
Post: RE: Best seat pads/covers
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (08-30-2022, 04:18 PM)
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Resizing pictures is not hard, but it depends on your familiarity with computing ... :)
Let’s just say “I’m IT literate”
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Boxerboy55 |
Parts & Accessories
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08-31-2022, 03:45 PM |
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Thread: Best seat pads/covers
Post: RE: Best seat pads/covers
| My Cool Cover is probably the most surprisingly smart mod I made.
I read a recommendation and followed suit.
Keeps your rear dry in wet weather and cooler in warm weather.
Imitations fall apa... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Parts & Accessories
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3,574 |
08-30-2022, 11:05 AM |
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Thread: Windscreen options
Post: RE: Windscreen options
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Boxerboy55 |
Parts & Accessories
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06-26-2022, 03:28 PM |
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Thread: MOT Number 5
Post: RE: MOT Number 5
| Test cost £25
On top of the obvious lights and horn, chains and tyres, the tester looks for oil leaks from shocks and looseness in all wheel, fork and swing arm bearings.
Headlamp alignment is c... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Servicing & Maintenance
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06-24-2022, 05:19 AM |
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Thread: MOT Number 5
Post: MOT Number 5
| NB - it’s a UK thing
My trusty steed walked through the annual test today as usual.
7 years on and 37K miles.
I’ve used the same local independent guy every time so he knows what to expect.
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Boxerboy55 |
Servicing & Maintenance
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06-21-2022, 01:37 PM |
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Thread: Engine protection options
Post: RE: Engine protection options
| I laid my bike down on the LHS dealer fit crash bars.
Was almost stationary while parking on rough ground.
The bars are SS and show some minor marks, but that’s what they’re for. Engine protecti... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Parts & Accessories
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04-30-2022, 03:22 PM |
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Thread: Better Horn
Post: RE: Better Horn
| Easily found on FleaBay.
Mine was called a 3 Series, E90 etc, etc.
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Boxerboy55 |
Technology & Performance
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04-30-2022, 03:15 PM |
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Thread: Air Filter Change
Post: RE: Air Filter Change
| I think it was around 26 screws recently.
No matter what the old filter looks like, your not going to leave it in after digging for so long.
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Boxerboy55 |
Servicing & Maintenance
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04-27-2022, 02:22 PM |
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Thread: What engine oil to use in servicing
Post: RE: What engine oil to use in servicing
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MrVvrroomm Wrote: (04-20-2022, 04:43 PM)
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Boxerboy55 Wrote: (04-20-2022, 10:03 AM)
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But “How much?
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It's a gallon, it's always a gallon (with filter)
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I’m sure you’re correct.
But I’d b... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Servicing & Maintenance
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04-27-2022, 02:11 PM |
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Thread: Where are the UK guys?
Post: RE: Where are the UK guys?
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Boxerboy55 |
UK Riders
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04-23-2022, 07:19 PM |
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Thread: Rear Wheel Removal
Post: RE: Rear Wheel Removal
| Can off every time. Only 2 screws so only 2 minutes.
Then you’ll want one of these little babies
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Boxerboy55 |
Servicing & Maintenance
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04-23-2022, 06:19 PM |
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Thread: WTB 2016 r1200rs sport seat
Post: RE: WTB 2016 r1200rs sport seat
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Motorhead1977 Wrote: (04-16-2022, 04:34 PM)
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BC_Rob Wrote: (04-16-2022, 03:40 PM)
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Still need one?
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I have the standard and low seats. What's the difference in the"sport" seat??
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It looks ... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Classifieds
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04-21-2022, 03:24 PM |
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Thread: What engine oil to use in servicing
Post: RE: What engine oil to use in servicing
| Not only “which oil?”
But “How much?”
Litres not dollars.
This certainly isn’t my first rodeo so as the books say 4L with new filter I poured in less than 4 litres last week.
But after a r... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Servicing & Maintenance
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11,560 |
04-20-2022, 10:03 AM |
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Thread: R100
Post: R100
| Acquired this a few years ago. Seemed like a good idea at the time.
After a few short rides and only a few hundred miles - the flywheel fell off.
Not a pleasant moment.
Spent a fortune on an ... |
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Boxerboy55 |
Readers Rides
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04-19-2022, 03:34 PM |
