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by Vince Prince
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Menu Switch
Replies: 10
Views: 1601

Re: Menu Switch

The menu switch on my '16MY got sticky and was replaced under warranty. The replacement switches screen icon matches those from MY >18. Don't know if that is mere co-incidence or a change in switch innards.
by Vince Prince
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Warm Swing arm?
Replies: 2
Views: 668

Re: Warm Swing arm?

Yep, normal. One of the reasons shaft drive saps circa 10% of engine power. The heat you feel is wasted energy,however, we then don't have dirty old chain maintenance.
by Vince Prince
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fighting to stay dry
Replies: 9
Views: 1587

Re: Fighting to stay dry

Just pulled the trigger on a laminated Gore-Tex Pro Stadler. Obscenely expensive but gets good reviews. Apparently it's the suit of choice for the German police.
by Vince Prince
Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: French bike laws
Replies: 23
Views: 2056

Re: French bike laws

And not forgetting the new French air purity laws:
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motori ... ch-cities/
France is not the motorists playground  it was once.

by Vince Prince
Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: What's your best value biking accessory?
Replies: 23
Views: 3342

Re: What's your best value biking accessory?

My RoSPA membership, which works across all my bikes.
by Vince Prince
Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Back 2 Biking forum review
Replies: 21
Views: 2260

Re: Back 2 Biking forum review

I really can't be bothered to watch videos of born agains who initially ask for, and then reject, constructive comment. I did have a quick look just to see what all the fuss was about, well made vids but doesn't he go on? As a newby he should concentrate on what he's doing to prevent the momentary l...
by Vince Prince
Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Back 2 Biking forum review
Replies: 21
Views: 2260

Re: Back 2 Biking forum review

Did we ever find out what and whom he trained? I seem to remember in one of his bleatings that he had trained 20,000 people. Oh and my view is if you don't really want criticism, you shouldn't ask for it, but, if you have and if you get it, accept it not take yer bat home.

by Vince Prince
Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: 200 rear tire?
Replies: 12
Views: 1924

Re: 200 rear tire?

Why would you want to?

by Vince Prince
Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Nearly came off the RT due to awful road surface
Replies: 13
Views: 1366

Re: Nearly came off the RT due to awful road surface

Glad you're OK. Yes the roads in the UK are in a shocking state. Any poor/dangerous road surfaces such as those in your photos need to be reported to the local council, they then have no defence if that causes a vulnerable road user to fall. It's not an accident if its due to someones (council) negl...
by Vince Prince
Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Research study
Replies: 0
Views: 600

Research study

Hi fellow forum members and motorcyclists I could do with some help. I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Essex, England currently researching into the gendered participation of risky leisure sports and why we do what we do. More details can be found on the attached information sheet. Plea...
by Vince Prince
Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: ASC and ABS waring lights
Replies: 3
Views: 925

Re: ASC and ABS waring lights

Did you take the ABS sensor (LH fork leg) out before removing the wheel?

by Vince Prince
Sat Oct 07, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: RT LC Top lateral panel tabs
Replies: 17
Views: 4053

Re: RT LC Top lateral panel tabs

My 2016 also has the velcro.
by Vince Prince
Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Heated seat working?
Replies: 9
Views: 1537

Re: Heated seat working?

The rider seat on my '16 RT was replaced under warranty, high resistance apparently. However, it does not get hot just warm and that with five bars showing on the dash. Tech guy said that the seat does not work in high ambient temps. I guess also my arse (with all the layers under it) is not as sens...
by Vince Prince
Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How many RT LC owners actually have problems / issues?
Replies: 194
Views: 21570

Re: How many RT LC owners actually have problems / issues?

Don't believe that.  Next time you go out on a warm sunny day put it on full and experience a BMW sauna. As for the heated grips not getting as hot if the seat is on.  They will work at their set temperatures unless the battery is lower than required.  At which time they ...
by Vince Prince
Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How many RT LC owners actually have problems / issues?
Replies: 194
Views: 21570

Re: How many RT LC owners actually have problems / issues?

I did think I was being rubber dicked. Still they have fitted a new seat so we shall see. They said the old one had 'a low resistance when hooked up to the diagnostics'.