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by Bertie
Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: R1250RT brake fault
Replies: 45
Views: 7247

Re: R1250RT brake fault

I was in a BMW showroom 2weeks ago and noticed a spot of fluid on the floor by the front wheel of a brand new 1250 RT, felt under the L/H calliper and it was wet with brake fluid. And that’s before it has even seen tarmac.
Doesn’t look like anything has been resolved yet.
by Bertie
Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Best bike magazine s
Replies: 7
Views: 1168

Re: Best bike magazine s


You don’t see it in the shops. Adventure Bike Rider, it’s bi-monthly full of touring articles many on road, and a very good website. I found the subscription for the printed magazine plus access to the digital library of past issues very good value.



https://www.adventurebikerider.com/
by Bertie
Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Underseat lock
Replies: 34
Views: 5148

Re: Underseat lock

Sorry i thought i was helping someone with a question. I was not asking for approval on where i store things on my bike, whether i choose to have a top box or indeed which model of motorcycle i ride.
I shall not be bothering again.
by Bertie
Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Underseat lock
Replies: 34
Views: 5148

Re: Underseat lock

I have an Thatcham approved Abus disc lock with alarm (cost just under £100) that fits in the left hand fairing storage compartment, never tried it under the seat as I have my auto com under there but I would think it would go. I normally wouldn't buy a disc lock but the alarmed ones have a visual a...
by Bertie
Fri Dec 16, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Travel Insurance with medial issues
Replies: 8
Views: 2098

Re: Travel Insurance with medial issues

Hi Sleuth and ds99 thanks for your help. Obviously one of my problems is finding a company that covers motorcycling as well as medical issues. I am considering a tour to either Spain or Germany/Italy at present. I have always taken my European medical card but it only covers medical care at a basic ...
by Bertie
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Travel Insurance with medial issues
Replies: 8
Views: 2098

Travel Insurance with medial issues

I was unfortunate to have had a heart attack in September 2016, I had to have stents but I am now ok but on medication. Does anyone have experience of obtaining travel insurance when taking a biking holiday in Europe with a similar condition?
by Bertie
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bmw warranty
Replies: 42
Views: 13747

Re: Bmw warranty

Just for interest how many of you have extended warranties on your cars that you use every day all year round and probably do about 10,000 miles a year in?
by Bertie
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RT. Rear Seat. Two up.
Replies: 13
Views: 3405

Re: RT. Rear Seat. Two up.

My Wife had the same problem I bought some of that none slip soft perforated rubber matting you can get in rolls to use on trays to stop plates etc slipping about. Cut it to the shape of the seat no more problems and only cost a pound.
by Bertie
Thu Jun 09, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Garmische - July 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 1449

Re: Garmische - July 2016

You need a vignette to use any road in Austria. All you need to do is stop at the 1st petrol station when you enter Austria and you buy a sticker for your screen that covers you for the days you are there. There is a minimum number of days you pay for and you pay motorcycle rate. They are not expens...
by Bertie
Thu May 26, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Low beam replacement -lc
Replies: 7
Views: 2641

Re: Low beam replacement -lc

Easy enough but only if it was! When mine went recently, I positioned myself as suggested. All went well until it came to the brake side clip, it took me about 20 mins fiddling with increasingly sore fingers before it released. While I had the bulb out I practiced both sides and they went in place 1...
by Bertie
Sat Apr 30, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full face Helmet or Flip front
Replies: 34
Views: 5827

Re: Full face Helmet or Flip front

If your interested in BMW system 6 there is a German website I have bought a few things off recently, example, a pair of ladies Daytona gortex boots for Mrs Bertie £100 cheaper than UK!! Although the web address is co.uk and the prices are in pounds they are based in Karlsruhe Germany. http://www.mo...
by Bertie
Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Air flow jacket
Replies: 8
Views: 2812

Re: Air flow jacket

When we go to Europe in our Airflow jackets we take lightweight walking jackets the type that have hoods hidden in the collars and fold into small stuffer bags, in our case goretex. There is a better selection in outdoor shops and with discount prices there are some good bargains. We have ridden all...
by Bertie
Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Newbie - How bad did I mess up? Reversed Battery
Replies: 11
Views: 4054

Re: Newbie - How bad did I mess up? Reversed Battery

I think there may be a misunderstanding as gel batteries are lead acid as are AGM, the main difference being the construction of the plates in AGM and the medium the acid is kept in with gel. It is also worth noting for people who leave their batteries uncharged for over a month or longer, particula...
by Bertie
Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW Insured Warranty
Replies: 58
Views: 11929

Re: BMW Insured Warranty

Yes the bike was new. I took ownership on the 29th March. It was then recalled and I was given a K1600GTL for 3 month's. Days before I got it back I received the letter I referred to telling me the shocks were at the dealer's and I would get £500 credit towards BMW accessories etc and my warranty wo...
by Bertie
Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW Insured Warranty
Replies: 58
Views: 11929

BMW Insured Warranty

Had a letter this morning from BMW Insured Warranty quoting me £343.99 for extended warranty/breakdown for a further year on my 2014 RTLC, due they say on the 28th March (2 years from when I bought the bike new) I rang my dealer to query this as I have a letter dated 11th August 2015 from BMW UK sta...