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by O2TheL
Mon May 08, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How many of you own a second bike?
Replies: 61
Views: 8799

Re: How many of you own a second bike?

Also own some Ducs....
  '13 Multistrada 1200 S
  '11 Diavel Carbon
  '16 Scrambler Urban Enduro

And a 1972 Honda CL350 (that doesn't totally work).
by O2TheL
Thu Mar 16, 2017 2:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What other bikes do you own?
Replies: 43
Views: 9308

Re: What other bikes do you own?

I have a couple of Ducati's as spare bikes - Diavel and Scrambler.  Then a work-in-progress 1972 Honda CL350.


Kind of thinking I should swap the RT for a Multistrada.
by O2TheL
Sun Dec 25, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Personalised Number Plates
Replies: 14
Views: 2138

Re: Personalised Number Plates

I have a Ducati Diavel with "65 mph".  I'm from the UK, but live in Kentucky.  Plate cost $35!! I love it that lots of yanks don't understand irony.  My neighbour was totally puzzled by my plate and said "surely that goes quicker than 65?"  LOL!
by O2TheL
Sat Nov 26, 2016 8:30 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Where did you get to in 2016
Replies: 21
Views: 4155

Re: Where did you get to in 2016

My own bikes: [size=78%]  Honda CL350 (1972): 30 miles tops.  Fixing the old girl up [/size] [size=78%]  Ducati Diavel: 2000 miles, mostly commuting and Saturday run-a-bouts [/size] [size=78%]  RT: 4000 miles, commuting and a nice run down the Appalachian Mountain...
by O2TheL
Sat Nov 12, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Mirror removal and electric screen
Replies: 29
Views: 10969

Re: Mirror removal and electric screen

I used a rubber mallet! 
by O2TheL
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Mirror removal and electric screen
Replies: 29
Views: 10969

Re: Mirror removal and electric screen

RTman10 wrote: Line it up and give it a shark knock with the palm of your hand on the outer edge of the housing.  It'll pop,on.

Thanks, will give it a go.  Wish me luck!
by O2TheL
Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:15 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Mirror removal and electric screen
Replies: 29
Views: 10969

Re: Mirror removal and electric screen

Question for reinstalling the mirror housing on an '09.


I have tried lining up the holes with the pins and pushing, but it's not going in. >:( [size=78%]  Should I just push harder, or is there some fixture I am not aware of?[/size]


Thanks
by O2TheL
Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Heated Grips
Replies: 14
Views: 2363

Re: Heated Grips

I'm convinced that my right grip is consistently warmer than the left after 20 mins or so.  Will rig up a temp monitors to confirm (because I'm a nerd).
by O2TheL
Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Electrical Putty ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1759

Re: Electrical Putty ?

I feel your pain, but economics would suggest that 10GBP is less expensive than a repeat failure.  Bite the bullet.
by O2TheL
Thu Sep 08, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New 2016 R1200RT (ex-multistrada) owner here~
Replies: 8
Views: 2340

Re: New 2016 R1200RT (ex-multistrada) owner here~

I've owned a Ducati Diavel for 4 years and when looking for a 2nd bike (for touring) I rode the Multi.  I just didn't take to it though.  Rode the RT and loved it straight away.


So now I have a Garage divided - Duc and BMW.
by O2TheL
Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions
Replies: 31
Views: 7919

Re: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions

High quality scuff protection is now available for our BMW side cases. Fernando has been making the reflective kits for years. Recently he introduced the clear scuff protectors for side cases. I don't think they are on the website, just went public about a month ago with them. I am sure you can con...
by O2TheL
Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions
Replies: 31
Views: 7919

Re: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions

Thanks, I wasn't aware of those reflective kits.  Those together with some scuff protection on the top front would be great. 


I have a car (AMG CLA 45), but pretty much use a bike daily and would be nice to keep it in good nick.
by O2TheL
Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions
Replies: 31
Views: 7919

Re: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions

Right, thanks guys.  That's totally cleared up the Service interval questions I had then.  Thanks!    :beee: :alas: :eggs:
by O2TheL
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions
Replies: 31
Views: 7919

Re: New RT Rider - Couple of Questions

Yep, I'm very happy with the Ducati/BMW combo.  Maybe just a new Africa Twin to round out the set?


I seriously need to keep the RT for a little while, so will stay away from the Dealership.   




by O2TheL
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Touring Boots
Replies: 81
Views: 15458

Re: Touring Boots

That's because of all the cast-iron engine bars, back-rests and huge screens that they add to their bikes! :alas: ;) :alas: ;) :alas: True that! UPDATE and HOLD THE PRESS though..... On the way home from work today, some jerk swung into my lane and caused me to take evasive action.  Glad I...