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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Brake Caliper Pistons (To Lube or Not ! !)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 155
Re: Brake Caliper Pistons (To Lube or Not ! !)
Not sure really, bit over zealous I suppose, and as you rightly point out, it's not a listed service requirement doing so could be detrimental. So then, just a good Caliper and Piston clean with my favourite secret stuff and re-assemble. Those rear pad Springs are a bit hit and miss Heath Robinson a...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:36 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Brake Caliper Pistons (To Lube or Not ! !)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 155
Brake Caliper Pistons (To Lube or Not ! !)
During the current crappy UK weather I am taking the opportunity to Service all three Brake Calipers on my Camhead. In the past, and after cleaning all components I have lightly lubed the exposed portions of the Pistons with Silicone grease. I know, some say that this only attracts dust and muck whi...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:40 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Maxxis Tyres
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4702
Re: Maxxis Tyres
Maxxis replaced at 2350 miles. Not at all happy after a couple of wet slides. Replaced with Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE. In all fairness I can say that I never had any complaints with the Maxxis in "dry " weather. They did give a nice ride with plenty of grip. Incidentally, my chosen tyre fitte...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:45 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Maxxis Tyres
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4702
Re: Maxxis Tyres
Just back from my second ride out of this year. And guess what, two distinct occasions of "loss of traction". OK, the weather was cold at about 7 degrees and the road was wet with some loose surface degradation, but anyone who knows the B1257 in North Yorkshire will know that this normal. ...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1252
Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Thanks for that "Wierpig" . Although minor water ingress, (mainly accessing via poorly fitted or un-sealed Rear Boots) has always always been known about, the current Shaft Replacement and Swingarm Drain Hole Mod program, which must be costing BMW a small fortune is quite frankly unbelieva...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1252
Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Please can anyone advise just what is "failing" on the affected Shafts and are the Replacements a re-design ?. Thanks.
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:30 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: R1250RT rear end alignement
- Replies: 11
- Views: 421
Re: R1250RT rear end alignement
Well spotted Sir !
Just had a quick look at my 2011 Twin Cam RT which appears to be the same. Must say I have never noticed this before. Now we need someone to explain the reason for this slightly odd arrangement. Over to you David.
Just had a quick look at my 2011 Twin Cam RT which appears to be the same. Must say I have never noticed this before. Now we need someone to explain the reason for this slightly odd arrangement. Over to you David.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:03 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Got me a 2013!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 527
Re: Got me a 2013!
Thanks for that, comes in at about £4175 which is a good buy for a nice looking bike with about 55,000 miles. Well Done.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:57 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Got me a 2013!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 527
Re: Got me a 2013!
Nice looking bike, How much ?.
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:16 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Guzzi Mandello
- Replies: 2
- Views: 471
Guzzi Mandello
Always had a soft spot for Moto Guzzi so I took a great interest when the Mandello was first announced. I even went along to our local Guzzi dealer to see the new bike "In The Flesh". Very pretty little thing, although not a Tourer. All the Magazine Road Test reports where pretty much the ...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:43 am
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Maxxis Tyres
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4702
Re: Maxxis Tyres
Latest price for the RT is now £152.
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:53 am
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Tyre Pressure Settting / Ambient Temperature
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1871
Re: Tyre Pressure Settting / Ambient Temperature
What are the cold tyre pressures for your Varadero, will you be compensating for the ambient temperature and tyre warming up with use. I hope that this discussion is helping to answer the questions Our Gee has asked. Many thanks for all the answers, unfortunately David, it all seems a bit technical...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Tyre Pressure Settting / Ambient Temperature
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1871
Tyre Pressure Settting / Ambient Temperature
Hello all, just been checking my Car tyre pressures and was surprised to find that all four tyres where well below the pressure I normally inflate them to. (about four to five PSI low) The tyres where cold, infact extremely cold. The ambient temperature was hovering around freezing. I inflated all t...
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:12 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Age Group " poll "
- Replies: 8
- Views: 782
Re: Age Group " poll "
Not really a "Poll", more like a "Survey". Still an interesting idea.
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:53 pm
- Forum: Tips and tricks
- Topic: Tankbag vs kill switch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1304
Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
Ahh, I see now. Thank's for that Burridge. Mind you repositioning the Combination Switch does seem to be a rather extreme solution. I've just popped into my garage and mounted my BMW Tank Bag, moved the steering full lock to lock without any "clash". I suppose that's one the risks with un-...