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by Budman
Tue Sep 20, 2016 12:49 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Kickstand Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 955

Kickstand Switch

I have a friend about a thousand miles from home and she is having trouble with her kickstand cut off switch. Anyone have an issue with this in the past. Hers is a 2012 RT Low. Im calling the dealer in Boise Idaho in the morning to see if he can help or has parts.


Bud
by Budman
Thu Apr 21, 2016 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: crusing speed
Replies: 18
Views: 3799

Re: crusing speed

Mine seems to be happyest between 4000 and 5000


Bud 
by Budman
Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: What tools do I need for a long bike trip ??
Replies: 11
Views: 5753

Re: What tools do I need for a long bike trip ??




Tire Plugger Kit and my MOA tow card and AMA Tow Service card.


Flashlight


Standard BMW tool kit that I got with my 1100 RT in 1998. 
by Budman
Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Service charges
Replies: 25
Views: 7236

Re: Service charges

I always change the oil, filter and final drive oil. I have the dealer do the rest. I enjoy doing what I can but I also understand that if it involves anything to do with the computer or brakes I let the dealer do it. I trust Eurosports of Asheville as they have given me no reason not to. They are a...
by Budman
Sun Nov 22, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: should servo breaks be a deal breaker?
Replies: 9
Views: 3245

Re: should servo breaks be a deal breaker?

I never cared for the servo system on my RT. Was glad to be rid of the noise and the  idea that if it failed I'd be in a heap of trouble. Id find one without the servo system. 
by Budman
Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:59 am
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: North Carolina State Highway Patrol Bikes
Replies: 2
Views: 1808

North Carolina State Highway Patrol Bikes

The last couple days I have been  in Raleigh in State Board meetings. The hotel always lets me park my bike just outside the lobby under the canopy. The State Fair is in town  so there are a bunch of NCSHP personnel working the fair and staying at the hotel. The motor troopers figu...
by Budman
Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Difference between models
Replies: 4
Views: 2465

Re: Difference between models

Go to Jeff Dean's website. More information about RT's than you can imagine.
by Budman
Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: fuel strip faulty
Replies: 7
Views: 3704

Re: fuel strip faulty

What year is your bike. In the US there is a 12 year extended warranty on some models. You should check on that. Fuel strips were a big pain. 
by Budman
Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: O Rings and Crush Rings
Replies: 8
Views: 4116

Re: O Rings and Crush Rings

I think they were like .75 cents a piece at the dealer. Why go anywhere else?
by Budman
Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Changing the rear tire
Replies: 5
Views: 2474

Re: Changing the rear tire

On my 2014 , unlike my 2012, the muffler does not swing out. It is removed by loosening the clamp under the heat shield that is held on with 3 screws. Once the shield is removed the muffler clamp is loosened and the muffler can be removed for easy access. Im not taking the heat shield off to take pi...
by Budman
Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Changing the rear tire
Replies: 5
Views: 2474

Changing the rear tire

I may be the only one who has noticed but Ive got an issue with my owners manual. When you read the part on changing the rear tire on a 2014 RT it says nothing about having to remove the muffler. Last night I changed out my front and rear tires after 10,400 miles on the PR4GT for a new set and found...
by Budman
Sun Oct 04, 2015 2:11 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Heated seat on an LC RT
Replies: 57
Views: 12673

Re: Heated seat on an LC RT

Ive never had an issue with my 2014. Mine heats up well and the passenger heat keeps Ann toasty and she is cold natured.
by Budman
Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Brake fault warning
Replies: 13
Views: 6101

Re: Brake fault warning

Not taking one side or the other but when I had that damn noisy thing I would start the bike, wait till all the lights stopped flashing except the brake fail light and then just go. Never held the brake lever, just gave it a second or two  to get through its gyrations.  I dont reme...
by Budman
Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:39 pm
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: Look whats outside my office window
Replies: 9
Views: 3747

Re: Look whats outside my office window

Looks great,  good for you!!!
by Budman
Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:01 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Oil Useage
Replies: 15
Views: 5902

Re: Oil Useage

She uses Castrol 20-50. I think she is at the end of this bike soon. Ive been trying to talk her into a new waterhead. Her only hold back is the height. She has a low version RT now and she has some concerns about getting her feet planted with the new bike. I think I have her about worn down and thi...