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by mack62
Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Switch gear Campaign - is it still on for Twin Cams?
Replies: 3
Views: 838

Switch gear Campaign - is it still on for Twin Cams?

I have a 2013 90th anniversary RT.  On a recent tour of Scotland, the left hand turn indicator has become stuck on.  When you start the bike up it comes on immediately and then times out after about 90 seconds.  A strange behaviour I observed is that if you shut the bike o...
by mack62
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member from Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 1336

Re: New member from Canada

Welcome aboard.  I also ended a 20+ year break from motorcycling when I moved from Canada to the UK.  Was partially motivated by the longer season and also the traffic here is so terrible that often the bike is the best way to get around.  :'(  Enjoy your new ride...
by mack62
Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:05 pm
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: ECU Removal for remap - TC
Replies: 3
Views: 1987

Re: ECU Removal for remap - TC

Apparently they (Hilltop) have done enough TCs that they have a good understanding of the mapping issues for these bikes and it was suggested to me that the Dyno runs are more for vanity.  I love my TC but do a lot of city riding and the fuelling is quite poor for this.  I have a l...
by mack62
Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:51 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Motoscan app
Replies: 6
Views: 1326

Re: Motoscan app

Looking at the screen shots, it seems that it doesn't support the R series with the canbus.  However, looking at the app page on Google Play it seems that it is supported.  Also they indicate that they now support the ABS flush procedure.  Interesting, I may give it a punt...
by mack62
Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: ECU Removal for remap - TC
Replies: 3
Views: 1987

ECU Removal for remap - TC

Has anyone run into instructions or have removed the ECU on a Twin Cam?  I am thinking to use the postal Hilltop remap service but am not sure what the best way is to remove it (once I even find it).  I was hoping not to have to remove the fuel tank but thinking that it must live t...
by mack62
Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: Anyone tried an AC Schnitzer silencer?
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Re: Anyone tried an AC Schnitzer silencer?

Thanks.  I thought it looked a lot like the Remus.  I am going to keep an eye out for a deal. 
by mack62
Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: 2012 R1200RT won’t start. Neutral wire? Terminal 15 - 0.00v
Replies: 10
Views: 1730

Re: 2012 R1200RT won’t start. Neutral wire? Terminal 15 - 0.00v

Where is the ECU on this vintage bike?  I am looking to get mine remapped and need to find it first. 
by mack62
Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Roads spoiling the riding?
Replies: 39
Views: 3350

Re: Roads spoiling the riding?

[size=2px]That said the French may have the best roads but they are diabolical drivers.[/size]


Portuguese driver - "hold my beer"  ;)


by mack62
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: Anyone tried an AC Schnitzer silencer?
Replies: 3
Views: 1599

Anyone tried an AC Schnitzer silencer?

This is the one I am looking at.  https://acschnitzer.shop/epages/06df9c77-bfbf-4476-bc30-b0da54736b10.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/06df9c77-bfbf-4476-bc30-b0da54736b10/Products/%22S4782%20100060L-0105%20088110%22 There don't seem to be a lot of choices for the Twin Cams.  My push ...
by mack62
Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Roads spoiling the riding?
Replies: 39
Views: 3350

Re: Roads spoiling the riding?

Given the moderate climate in the UK (especially the south), there is no excuse for it but shoddy construction and lack of inspection.  I am in Cambridge. Last summer the council had one of the main roads into the city down to one lane while they constructed a pushbike super highway (wider ...
by mack62
Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:25 am
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: 2013 RT performance upgrades
Replies: 10
Views: 4361

Re: 2013 RT performance upgrades

When you say "richened up", does it do away with the occasional stumble from idle?  This is my only real gripe about my 2013 RT. 
by mack62
Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Approved Tyres for 2013 R1200 Anniversary Edition
Replies: 9
Views: 3094

Re: Approved Tyres for 2013 R1200 Anniversary Edition

Helped by a nail in my rear tyre, finally made the switch to PR4s.  They are still very slippery but the ride is immediately better.  Looking forward to get them scrubbed in.  :)
by mack62
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: BLUETOOTH HEADSET ADVICE
Replies: 26
Views: 5603

Re: BLUETOOTH HEADSET ADVICE

I use the Nolan N-Com system.  Generally works well.  Ideal if you have Nolan helmets. 
by mack62
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: LC Top case lock
Replies: 7
Views: 2139

Re: LC Top case lock

I just fixed a lock tumbler on a 2013 model.  I bought a "repair/re-keying" kit from Motorworks.  Not very difficult to do and lots of good advice on the internet. 
by mack62
Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Topcase lock jammed
Replies: 20
Views: 4811

Re: Topcase lock jammed

I am happy.  Really didn't want to try to drill it out as had read some horror stories. 


I have added some pictures of the tool I used to remove the lock tumbler with.  It is just a metal BBQ skewer that I filed the point down. 
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