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by simbo
Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi from Bucharest
Replies: 4
Views: 371
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Re: Hi from Bucharest

Welcome! From a fellow Xmax 300 owner 8-)
by simbo
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: I'm In ( Eventually).
Replies: 3
Views: 332
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Re: I'm In ( Eventually).

Welcome :thumb:
by simbo
Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hi-Viz vests
Replies: 37
Views: 2693
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Re: Hi-Viz vests

Here’s a photo I’ve posted on another thread. In this shot I’ve got halo lights and very bright yellow accessory lamps on as well as the Hi-Viz. I appreciate that I’m at an angle, not straight on. What catches your eye first? 3D8D13E2-F291-4EB0-AD9F-1D4969F70C58.jpeg The lovely looking Blue water b...
by simbo
Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Cross spoke rims on an RT?
Replies: 4
Views: 431
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Re: Cross spoke rims on an RT?

I know the opposite conversion has been done. Someone on the GS Facebook page swapped the wheels of an R model with a 17" front wheel onto A GS to replace the standard 19" front to I improve handling. I've never seen anyone put a 19" front on an RT to improve off road ability though? ...
by simbo
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Forum - Facts & Statistics
Replies: 62
Views: 5840
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Re: Forum - Facts & Statistics

David. wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:24 pm Malta, that's a new one, now 46 flags.
You need a new hobby David. 👍
by simbo
Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: R1300GS
Replies: 22
Views: 2193
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Re: R1300GS

I like the Green one 8-)
by simbo
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Buying a 2005 R1200RT advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1016
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Re: Buying a 2005 R1200RT advice

My 07 abs has been defunct for over 5 years going by the service history. My last accident on a bike was due to not being able to stop fast enough. I rear ended a car. Sure Abs is a fantastic system for cars but growing up with my first bike in the late 70s with none of this trickery, i prefer to b...
by simbo
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Model
Replies: 4
Views: 412
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Re: Model

sakm wrote: Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:28 am I'm led to believe that the MU stands for Model Update

You are correct, the model update for the twin cam RT happened
Late 2010. The updates were the fork stanchions and fuel float.
by simbo
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: 2023 Poll of Tyre Options
Replies: 92
Views: 11986
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Re: 2023 Poll of Tyre Options

Continental 'ContiMotion'.. Any one tried them? I can get a pair 'loose for £179 and they seem quite appealing for the price :)
by simbo
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What did you do today?
Replies: 582
Views: 54484
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Re: What did you do today?

Yesterday. Took it to Clun for a brew :) 50k on the engine (just serviced) and 11k on the PR2's! They're the gift that just keep giving :lol:
by simbo
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Handlebar Lighting
Replies: 3
Views: 727
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Re: Handlebar Lighting

weyres wrote: Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:25 pm weird question here….should all the buttons and switches on the handlebars of my ‘08 light up? Things like turn signals, seat & grip heaters, ESA, BC, etc.
No. None of them light up.
by simbo
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Annual Meet 2024
Replies: 26
Views: 4733
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Re: Annual Meet 2024

BoB21 wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:32 pm unable to book leave between 12th and 28th july. trying to find dates for everyone will be nigh on impossible c'est a la vie.
Have you even gone back to work since being furloughed in 2020 Bob? :-D

ps. Count me in :thumb:
by simbo
Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Riding through Spain
Replies: 1
Views: 698
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Re: Riding through Spain

Spend a few days in the Picos de Europa (cracking roads & scenery) then head over to the Pyrenees (also great roads & scenery).. Don't follow your sat nav to either, Plot a route on one of the route planning apps.
by simbo
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Clutch slipping after long(ish) storage
Replies: 15
Views: 1381
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Re: Clutch slipping after long(ish) storage

What's the level of the fluid in the master cylinder? If its too high it can cause the clutch to slip.
by simbo
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 2
Views: 230
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Re: Newbie

Welcome :thumb: