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by Graham88
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Split bearing puller
Replies: 5
Views: 950

Re: Split bearing puller

Yeah sorry it is a claw type, quite a bulky one too.
by Graham88
Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Split bearing puller
Replies: 5
Views: 950

Re: Split bearing puller

I have a hydraulic puller you can borrow in east anglia. May do the job
by Graham88
Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Reducing clutch lever pull force
Replies: 5
Views: 610

Re: Reducing clutch lever pull force

If the lever is closer to the bar you can make better use of the levers length, which will give you some mechanical advantage.
by Graham88
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: death by exhaust valve
Replies: 1
Views: 372

Re: death by exhaust valve

Changing the engine is a bit of an extreme over reaction, one of the pros of the boxer motor is the cylinders stick out the side, should be an easy job to whip the head off and fit a used replacement. I don't think its much more effort to take the jug off and change the piston either, and the cylind...
by Graham88
Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: battery drain
Replies: 13
Views: 1265

Re: battery drain

I'm pretty sure that the special shares most of its wiring with standard, any fuses would be for the special equipment only.


Have you confirmed the alternator is faulty?? If not I can't see much point changing it tbh.
by Graham88
Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: battery drain
Replies: 13
Views: 1265

Re: battery drain

Can you give me a brief rundown of the bits that have been disconnected? And also how you are measuring? I feel your pain, these faults can be a nuisance but at least its consistent.. Once an item has been disconnected, if the draw doesnt change do not reconnect the thing, leave it disconnected and ...
by Graham88
Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: battery drain
Replies: 13
Views: 1265

Re: battery drain

A new alternator will certainly not fix your problem if i am reading correctly, 0.8A while the thing is switched off is far too high.. usual practice for diagnosing such a problem is to start disconnecting things until the parasitic draw drops to a reasonable level. I don't have a specification for ...
by Graham88
Sun Jun 19, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: European ATM charges
Replies: 10
Views: 843

Re: European ATM charges

Chase also offer a current account with a mastercard debit card and no exchange fees, only app based but the app is pretty good.
by Graham88
Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Navigator V
Replies: 0
Views: 484

Navigator V

I have a boxed BMW Nav V for sale with all original accessories. Works fine but battery is getting a bit tired. £120 plus postage, can collect or arrange a sensible half way poing to meet.
by Graham88
Mon May 30, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Trouble with Locking System
Replies: 3
Views: 588

Re: Trouble with Locking System

I dont think you have to remove much, just the left hand panel (carefully) and the speaker cover.


I would say that the glove box locking bar is quite robust, if its not working it may have slipped off the actuator or something.
by Graham88
Mon May 30, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Trouble with Locking System
Replies: 3
Views: 588

Re: Trouble with Locking System

Certainly with the glove box and probably with the pannier, the key lock and central lock are independant. Do the solenoids actuate when the lock button is pressed? Should be easy to tell with the pannier, just take the case off and look for the push rod moving up.
by Graham88
Fri Apr 29, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Immobilizer ?
Replies: 5
Views: 736

Re: Immobilizer ?

In part. The keyless ride feature is also an 'active transmit' so also requires a battery.
by Graham88
Tue Apr 26, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Immobilizer ?
Replies: 5
Views: 736

Re: Immobilizer ?

Plenty of car keys have moulded in transponders, the openable compartment is more indicative of central locking where the key has to actively transmit from a greater distance.
by Graham88
Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Unused electrical connector under left side fairing
Replies: 15
Views: 1548

Re: Unused electrical connector under left side fairing

I would also write off any ideas of using that connector for anything other than the OEM lights as 'more trouble than its worth'
by Graham88
Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Unused electrical connector under left side fairing
Replies: 15
Views: 1548

Re: Unused electrical connector under left side fairing

David. wrote: Does this mean that there is a Y lead supplied with the kit for the lights on both sides of the bike.
Yes that is correct.