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by heynez
Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: how many ride all year?
Replies: 20
Views: 1231

Re: how many ride all year?

I ride all year but found this bike for sell. Whoever this person is. Incredible!!! Check out the miles. So awesome.


I want to meet this person.


https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/201 ... 5019439755
by heynez
Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Balancing your own Tires
Replies: 1
Views: 402

Balancing your own Tires

Most people don't bother with balancing their own tires but for a person that rides all year round, it's a thing that you do. I hate calling up a dealer and them saying that they are too busy and it'll be a week or so before they can get to it. Not cool. And since the BMW has a unique rear rim you a...
by heynez
Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: High Out of Spec. 24k Valve Clearance Checks on 2016 R1200RT
Replies: 1
Views: 422

High Out of Spec. 24k Valve Clearance Checks on 2016 R1200RT

Bought the bike at 13K. The previous owner had a local Dealer conduct the 12k valve clearance check at 11.6k. Got the paper when I bought the bike. So I believe that the bike had SAT valve clearances when the dealer did them. I do my own maintenance. Probably should have checked the valves when I bo...
by heynez
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Getting a rear tire balanced.
Replies: 14
Views: 1880

Re: Getting a rear tire balanced.

Levisp wrote:
Looks like you are in the USA so here is another balancer to consider.


http://www.marcparnes.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Wheel_Balancer.htm


Sure there are many more.

That looks like a nice setup. Everyone has some jack stands hanging around. Easy to store too.


Thanks again for your help.
by heynez
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Getting a rear tire balanced.
Replies: 14
Views: 1880

Re: Getting a rear tire balanced.

Thanks everyone for the inputs. Looks like the Abba web site is the way to go. I think I'll have the shop balance the tire this time but I'll put the Stand and jig on order for the next go around. Thanks again. Great data.
by heynez
Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Getting a rear tire balanced.
Replies: 14
Views: 1880

Getting a rear tire balanced.

I live pretty far from a BMW Dealer/Repair Shop. I was wondering if I could get the rear tire balanced somewhere other than a BMW shop? How do they balance the rear tires anyway? Do they use a car wheel balancer?
by heynez
Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Givi V56 Top Case and Givi LED lights can be done.
Replies: 0
Views: 913

Givi V56 Top Case and Givi LED lights can be done.

2016 R1200RT. Just installed a Givi Maxia V56 Top Case, Givi SRA5113 base plate and the E160 LED Brake Lights. First off, the instructions are terrible. So plan for a few hours of work. Also, the base plate does not have a hole for the brake light adapter.  :grave: Installing the LED's on t...