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by JayBees7
Thu May 26, 2016 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What TyresDo I Need
Replies: 15
Views: 5781

Re: What TyresDo I Need

After 12 years and 95000 miles on RT's I must bee on my 12th set of Michelins which apart from punctures have never let me down.
by JayBees7
Thu May 26, 2016 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Warm up Engine for 2 to 5 minutes
Replies: 12
Views: 3048

Re: Warm up Engine for 2 to 5 minutes

You wisely chose this bike and then took advice from a sales manager. ?? Oops.
by JayBees7
Thu May 26, 2016 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Pannier Bags
Replies: 11
Views: 3115

Re: Pannier Bags

Re pannier bags look at Mane Event they do an excellent range and are a lot cheaper. When you reach your destination you simply take out the bags an carry them into your accommodation very neat smart and easy.
by JayBees7
Thu May 26, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full face Helmet or Flip front
Replies: 34
Views: 5828

Re: Full face Helmet or Flip front

Oh boy the joys of British biking re helmets and fuel stops. I use a Neotec flip front and usually no bother with attendants. However one site just off the M6 and towards Grimsargh in Lancashire are a pain. On one occasion I removed my Shoei and put just £10 of fuel in then put my helmet back on and...
by JayBees7
Thu May 26, 2016 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Low beam replacement -lc
Replies: 7
Views: 2641

Re: Low beam replacement -lc

Welcome to the ultimate headlight struggle this has been a major thorn in what should be an easy to service task. You can bet BM use a special tool for this and charge a silly price. Just another stupid design flaw from a repair point of view. But have to agree it is an incredible machine.
by JayBees7
Wed May 18, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?
Replies: 21
Views: 3723

Re: What would it take to get the brake system from a 2007 to a 2005 model ?

Well if it was me and I hankered over a set of brakes so much then I would trade in my beemer for one that had the required system installed. Simples really actually in 95000 miles of riding beepers with ABS only twice has the system actuated just saying.
by JayBees7
Fri May 13, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear Brake pads
Replies: 12
Views: 2802

Re: Rear Brake pads

Yes David the pistons are free I pushed them back by hand although i have to admit that the retaining pin was very dirty, I have since polished it with wire wool. Will have to wait for the new pads, believe it or not they were fitted Jan this year and only done 1900 miles.
by JayBees7
Fri May 13, 2016 2:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear Brake pads
Replies: 12
Views: 2802

Re: Rear Brake pads

Thanks for that info and picture David it will be of great help when I get some new pads actually ordered from Motions. cheers
by JayBees7
Fri May 13, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear Brake pads
Replies: 12
Views: 2802

Re: Rear Brake pads

Yeah good point there the calliper floats easily and actually it is the inboard pad that has worn excessively, The pad on the piston side is like new. so I'm wondering if the anti rattle spring was fitted incorrectly and so preventing full movement on the piston side.
by JayBees7
Fri May 13, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear Brake pads
Replies: 12
Views: 2802

Rear Brake pads

Can any one confirm the correct way to fit the anti rattle spring that sits inside the rear caliber and presses against the top edges of the pads. There are two small prongs on the convex face do these fit between the pads or are they locators for the calliper? Reason for asking is because the prese...
by JayBees7
Fri May 13, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Key fob marking headstock...
Replies: 41
Views: 11172

Re: Key fob marking headstock...

This problem affects us all, my solution involves some Black ( colour doesn't really matter ) insulating tape cut into small strips and carefully laid around the key hole.
by JayBees7
Thu May 12, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: electric screen
Replies: 5
Views: 1673

Re: electric screen

Update on my faulty screen R1200RT SE twin cam. It was examined by Bowker in Preston who said it is the handle bar switch. This is the second switch it was replaced free in 2012 because the indicators went haywire.
by JayBees7
Wed May 11, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: electric screen
Replies: 5
Views: 1673

electric screen

Hi has anyone experienced problems with the electric screen, mine has developed a faut in that the screen will only rise but not go back down.
This has happened several times now, previously the fault corrected itself but now Im stuck with it and it is just to damn high.
by JayBees7
Wed May 11, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Does anyone use a tank bag
Replies: 27
Views: 5836

Re: Does anyone use a tank bag

2010 RT Se and I use a regular BMW quick release bag, but only when camping or week ends away.