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by jordanv
Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT
Replies: 16
Views: 1788

Re: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT

The LED's that I bought have a beam pattern that is an exact match of the halogen bulb. Most of the new LED's match the Halogen filament position and shape to ensure proper beam pattern. 
by jordanv
Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT
Replies: 16
Views: 1788

Re: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT

I used these bulbs from Amazon for a total cost of $110 and they work great - much much brighter. I was able to install without taking the light assembly out. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XKSWSF6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [size=2px]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...
by jordanv
Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
Replies: 12
Views: 1875

Re: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve

Yes there is a warning notice but it can be cleared with GS-911 - I don't think it will go away by itself. Some people eliminate the flapper valve movement by disconnecting the cables and keeping the motor connected. I would not recommend this except for just trying out a disconnected flapper valve....
by jordanv
Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:15 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
Replies: 12
Views: 1875

Re: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve

No problem with BMW warranty - The servo motor and flapper valve cable connections are still on the bike. All I have to do is disconnect the servo buddy and reconnect the servo motor.
by jordanv
Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
Replies: 12
Views: 1875

Re: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve

Frankly I did not want to hassle with BMW warranty administration. The service department said that noisy flapper would not be covered by BMW warranty - The valve had to seize. Based on researching the issue my valve would probable seize within the next year given I average 18K miles per year. I did...
by jordanv
Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:29 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
Replies: 12
Views: 1875

Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve

[size=2px]I have 2019 R1250 RT with 16,800 miles. The exhaust valve stared make the loud noise on start up around 16K mile. To solve the issue, I tried lubricating flapper valve which lasted about 1-200 miles. Just installed a installed a Servo Buddy servo eliminator with the following results:[/si...
by jordanv
Sun May 17, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Michelin Road 5GTs
Replies: 20
Views: 4372

Re: Michelin Road 5GTs

I just replaced my Michelin Road 5 GT's after 3,900 miles with [size=2px]Pirelli Angel GT's [/size] . Front tire down to the wear bars at the center and side. Back tire down to the wear bars at the center, but some rubber left on the sides. Positives - Tires handled well to end of life - best handli...