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by step2534
Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member Navigator V
Replies: 53
Views: 8153

Re: New member Navigator V

I might be wrong , but with modern oils do you really need  additives?? I was always led to believe that a engine isn't run in properly till its done 15000 to 20000, all mechanical components have to go through this process,  certainly the new bikes Ive had always perform and are m...
by step2534
Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Has anyone upgraded their horn?
Replies: 26
Views: 6058

Re: Has anyone upgraded their horn?

Fitted a FIAMM Master Blaster from Nippy Normans £29.00 Excellent  2011 model
by step2534
Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Yorks/Lincs owners meet up
Replies: 40
Views: 8473

Re: Yorks/Lincs owners meet up

Dayglodavid,  Yes going to come names Keith bringing another 4 not rts though  2hondas a triumph and possibly a Vincent o a Norton Commander. Coming from Barnsley area but wont be going to AJ returning to Wetherby then down to Ponte on the old A1 then home. We are all going out for...
by step2534
Tue Oct 25, 2016 11:37 am
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Yorks/Lincs owners meet up
Replies: 40
Views: 8473

Re: Yorks/Lincs owners meet up

DaygloDavid  weather looks good for Sat most likely see you there
by step2534
Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Not yet an owner
Replies: 31
Views: 5579

Re: Not yet an owner

Vstark,  you can always get the seat sculptured a little, that might help, even on the low seat there is still a little to take off, wouldn't be too expensive either
by step2534
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW Insurance in UK
Replies: 4
Views: 1230

Re: BMW Insurance in UK

I was with BMW Insurance for about 15 yrs, always a competitive price.  Two yrs ago for some reason the price went up by about £90.  They wouldn't shift so I went to Cornmarket and I now pay £137, thats for a 2011 RT1200. Arent BMW Insurance part of Devitt??  I had 2 clai...
by step2534
Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New owner
Replies: 10
Views: 2362

Re: New owner

TCM  Welcome and ask as many questions as you like, that's what its all about. Enjoy the bike, good choice
by step2534
Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2016 R1200RT LC clutch master cylinder recall
Replies: 33
Views: 9813

Re: 2016 R1200RT LC clutch master cylinder recall

In all honesty wouldn't you think that all the years BMW having been making bikes they would get a clutch slave cylinder right.

They develop all this technology and a simple mechanical part lets it all down, ridiculous
by step2534
Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: helmet help
Replies: 9
Views: 2768

Re: helmet help

I wear flip fron and always have.  Like blokeonthemove I like the convenience and if I am in a city just crawling I flip the front up.
by step2534
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: adding seat padding
Replies: 7
Views: 2172

Re: adding seat padding

Joking aside, I took my original seat and had 25mm shaved off the foam and it made a lot of difference, it is more comfortable than the low one and I kept the heater element. What I should have done as well if at all possible was to have the seat width shaved off a little. I do find  it a l...
by step2534
Tue May 31, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: adding seat padding
Replies: 7
Views: 2172

Re: adding seat padding

Thicker underpants  easier and cheaper  :be happy:
by step2534
Tue May 31, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: ABS Pro on 17 models
Replies: 14
Views: 4265

Re: ABS Pro on 17 models

Lean angle sensitive WOW I bet that's really handy  :alas:
by step2534
Wed May 18, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?
Replies: 21
Views: 3722

Re: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?

Irimiadan, Sorry but I cant work out what you want. What do you mean Insurance doesn't matter ?? Police bikes too basic  one minute you are on about cost, they are the right price   I get the feeling you are just trying to wind people up and are talking SxxT.  If I were yo...
by step2534
Wed May 18, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?
Replies: 21
Views: 3722

Re: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?

Theres quite a few 08 and 58 ex police bikes on E Bay from £3000 to £4000 they might be ok.
by step2534
Tue May 17, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?
Replies: 21
Views: 3722

Re: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?

Totally agree with T6pilot  get one that's right from the offset