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by Our Gee
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Brake Caliper Pistons (To Lube or Not ! !)
Replies: 2
Views: 76
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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...
by Our Gee
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Brake Caliper Pistons (To Lube or Not ! !)
Replies: 2
Views: 76
Great Britain

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...
by Our Gee
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Maxxis Tyres
Replies: 31
Views: 4643
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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...
by Our Gee
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Avon Tyres to Close
Replies: 9
Views: 1482
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Re: Avon Tyres to Close

Avon Motorcycle Tyres are still to be manufactured, albeit in Europe.
by Our Gee
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Maxxis Tyres
Replies: 31
Views: 4643
Great Britain

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. ...
by Our Gee
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 1119
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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...
by Our Gee
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 1119
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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.
by Our Gee
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: R1250RT rear end alignement
Replies: 11
Views: 393
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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.
by Our Gee
Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Got me a 2013!
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Great Britain

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.
by Our Gee
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Got me a 2013!
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Great Britain

Re: Got me a 2013!

Nice looking bike, How much ?.
by Our Gee
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Guzzi Mandello
Replies: 2
Views: 465
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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 ...
by Our Gee
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Maxxis Tyres
Replies: 31
Views: 4643
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Re: Maxxis Tyres

Latest price for the RT is now £152.
by Our Gee
Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Tyre Pressure Settting / Ambient Temperature
Replies: 19
Views: 1811
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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...
by Our Gee
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Tyre Pressure Settting / Ambient Temperature
Replies: 19
Views: 1811
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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...
by Our Gee
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Age Group " poll "
Replies: 8
Views: 764
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Re: Age Group " poll "

Not really a "Poll", more like a "Survey". Still an interesting idea.