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by oddshapedballs
Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 6 Months MOT Extension
Replies: 12
Views: 1512

Re: 6 Months MOT Extension

Motorhome, wife's car, and my Fazer have all been extended. My car, due on 28 July, has not.....yet? Fear not, it can sometimes run all the way to a week before until the DVLA change the date, my wife's car was still showing as needing an MOT 7 days before the due date, checked back the following m...
by oddshapedballs
Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtech 1
Replies: 17
Views: 4569

Re: Metzler Roadtech 1

2nd set of Roadtec 01's here, amazing tyres, brilliant mileage, better wet grip than the PR4's I had previously and that doesn't seem to lessen as the tyre wears, in my experience riding on a half worn PR4 in the wet is a scary place to be.
by oddshapedballs
Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 24000 Mile Service
Replies: 28
Views: 2471

Re: 24000 Mile Service

I have mine serviced at Bahnstormer in Maidenhead and I always supply the oil, I have always favoured 15w50 fully synthetic in all my past TC's and as previously said, they're happy to use that because it's within BMW specification for the TC engine so perfectly holds up the terms in the warranty (I...
by oddshapedballs
Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Long time, no post - a couple questions
Replies: 8
Views: 986

Re: Long time, no post - a couple questions

+1 been doing the same for ever; WD-40 or GT-85 fine to use on all switches. Also OK on locks and ignition barrel but you need to do it regularly because it strips out the heavier grease in the barrel and on the lock wafers.
by oddshapedballs
Thu Jun 25, 2020 4:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Exhaust Flow Control Valve (Twin Cam 2013)
Replies: 62
Views: 12443

Re: Exhaust Flow Control Valve (Twin Cam 2013)

I've replaced a number of these flappy valves over the years with no issue or fault codes etc whatsoever, found this step by step pictorial very useful:


https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/352658-Exhaust-Valve-Eliminator-Tube

by oddshapedballs
Fri Mar 02, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: For sale: City Lids for twin cam RT - perfect for commuting/filtering
Replies: 0
Views: 772

For sale: City Lids for twin cam RT - perfect for commuting/filtering

[size=13px]For sale: [/font][/size] [size=13px] [size=13px] [size=13px]Set of city lids for the pre-LC r1200rt. In beautiful condition, bought from Hornig 4 months ago and now surplus to requirement. [/font][/size] [size=13px] [size=13px] [size=13px] https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.c...Flat-Lids...