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by mcwhirtj
Mon Dec 24, 2018 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Cutting out
Replies: 4
Views: 748

Re: Cutting out

my bike stalled when i put it into first gear , this happened twice and also i was changing down from 3rd to 2nd gear ... Is it idling rough?  Had similar issue on my ‘08 (different engine I know), and it turned out to be a bad idle solenoid.  But my bike definitely was idling rou...
by mcwhirtj
Mon Oct 08, 2018 3:07 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: SUPERBIKE FACTORY, MACCLESFIELD
Replies: 10
Views: 1179

SUPERBIKE FACTORY, MACCLESFIELD

slowvet wrote:
Same here at my local Escondido BMW dealer.
I stopped at that dealer for some clutch fluid on my way back to San Jose from a trip to Mexico (leaky in clutch line/cable) - nice people and great store - lots of bike inventory and accessories!


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by mcwhirtj
Sun Oct 07, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: SUPERBIKE FACTORY, MACCLESFIELD
Replies: 10
Views: 1179

Re: SUPERBIKE FACTORY, MACCLESFIELD

Wow.  Here in the states, test ride policies run the gamut, but in my part of California, I've never been charged a penny for a test ride. In fact, my dealer encourages test rides.  And they give me a free loaner bike when I take mine in for service.  So the concept of bei...
by mcwhirtj
Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: This just doesn't seem right
Replies: 18
Views: 2520

Re: This just doesn't seem right

Wet / dry clutch the wrong way round. Pre water cooled bikes had a dry clutch like a car they did not suffer from first gear clunk. The water cooled bikes have the clutch at the front of the engine and is a traditional motorcycle wet clutch. Thanks, absolutely correct and I knew that [emoji37]. I s...
by mcwhirtj
Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: This just doesn't seem right
Replies: 18
Views: 2520

This just doesn't seem right

A clunky/clanky shift is normal for the RT (just search forums like other poster said).  However, the lurching forward is not, imo, normal.  That sounds like a clutch issue, possibly.  Others may have better opinion or suggestions, but if you sit on  the bike, eng...
by mcwhirtj
Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:06 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Starting problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1220

Re: Starting problem

I'm also voting for starter motor, fwiw.


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by mcwhirtj
Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Tank Capacity
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

Re: Tank Capacity

up as usual and could only get 19.4 litres into the tank..How can that be! Regardless of model and year (which are important), this is a puzzle.  To make sure I understand: You siphoned 25L out of the tank, and more or less immediately refilled (with no gas added in the interim), and it wo...
by mcwhirtj
Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Plastic Throttle Body Pulley
Replies: 2
Views: 945

Re: Plastic Throttle Body Pulley

Thanks for sharing.  I'll definitely inspect mine based on this.


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by mcwhirtj
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New guy from Colorado with a newbie question
Replies: 2
Views: 664

Re: New guy from Colorado with a newbie question

My '08 has 98k miles and always parked on side stand, no issues.  I have had, very few times, on startup a puff of smoke that I read can be due to situation you describe, if engine is in just the right position in terms of valve train position.  But maybe 4 times in all these years...
by mcwhirtj
Sun Jul 08, 2018 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Storage Compartment lid Clip, what's it for?
Replies: 11
Views: 1615

Re: Storage Compartment lid Clip, what's it for?

After removing the skin off the back of my hand and knuckles multiple times, I cut it off flush with a dremel tool.  Never regretted it.  '08 RT
Jim

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by mcwhirtj
Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Prepare for a shock....
Replies: 11
Views: 1535

Re: Prepare for a shock....

This thread got me off my chair to grab a screwdriver and pop the black plastic cover (sadly no roundel cover  on my model year) on my '08 to inspect.  Did so and it looked fine, no signs of rust like reported here.  There is a little, but not so bad.  Wonder if t...
by mcwhirtj
Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: R1200RT panniers
Replies: 6
Views: 1121

Re: R1200RT panniers

Not sure how well the experience translates, but on this side of the pond ... I just finished having both saddlebags and 49L top-case repainted for $385 USD.  Color match is perfect.  Did same with same shop five years ago and it was $300 USD then.  They said "cost of...
by mcwhirtj
Sun May 13, 2018 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Two Up Riding on a R 1200 RT
Replies: 12
Views: 2001

Re: Two Up Riding on a R 1200 RT

mcwhirtj, Wow! That’s an impressive luggage capacity with the smart trailer. Despite her now riding on her own bike, does she still insist that you tow it to accommodate all her ‘necessary’ holiday luggage....?? ;) :) Lol.  Actually, we typically are motorcycle camping, and the little Unig...
by mcwhirtj
Sat May 12, 2018 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Two Up Riding on a R 1200 RT
Replies: 12
Views: 2001

Re: Two Up Riding on a R 1200 RT

...  will the R 1200 RT handle two up touring without strain to the bike or passengers?  A picture is worth a thousand words ... [emoji847] This is my wife and I  five years ago about to head off on a two week tour.  2008 RT.  She started ridding her own...
by mcwhirtj
Fri May 04, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Blown gearbox
Replies: 12
Views: 1865

Blown gearbox

... rear gearbox casing has been cracked and holed ... input shaft was in two halves ... one of the selector forks has only one finger on it ... need to source a good condition used 20 spline box, oh, and a big bag of used banknotes. Not what you hoped to find, obviously.  But at least now...