I just unbolted it to get it off then used a ratchet strap combined with a spring puller to get it back on.
I tried the washer trick but they kept falling out as I added more.
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- Fri May 10, 2024 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What did you do today?
- Replies: 665
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- Fri May 10, 2024 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What did you do today?
- Replies: 665
- Views: 76563
Re: What did you do today?
I've been meaning to sort the rusty centre stand since I got the bike - those springs have been putting me off!
- Sat May 04, 2024 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Why the BMW RT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
Re: Why the BMW RT
Why?
Winter hack.
Replaced?
Nothing. Bought to stop me using my other bikes in bad weather.
....turns out I don't like ruining a winter hack either. It's in much better shape now than when I bought it!
Winter hack.
Replaced?
Nothing. Bought to stop me using my other bikes in bad weather.
....turns out I don't like ruining a winter hack either. It's in much better shape now than when I bought it!
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Luggage
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4326
Re: Luggage
I'd just get a pair of these on ebay and mount them to the wall:
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Luggage
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4326
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Luggage
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4326
Re: Luggage
I was going to make some brackets from used pannier rails but managed to pick up a pair of Wunderlich brackets which did the same job on ebay last year. I don't think they sell them any more:
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Luggage
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4326
Re: Luggage
Ditto.
I've had the bike a year and have used the panniers once. They are mounted to the garage wall above my car the rest of the time.
Less weight, easier to filter through traffic and less chance of damaging them than if I leave them kicking around the floor.
I've had the bike a year and have used the panniers once. They are mounted to the garage wall above my car the rest of the time.
Less weight, easier to filter through traffic and less chance of damaging them than if I leave them kicking around the floor.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Airhawk vs Cool Covers Seat Covers
- Replies: 12
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Re: Airhawk vs Cool Covers Seat Covers
I see one on there for £12.98 but the pictures are for a LC seat. Are they sufficiently generic to fit both? Is it just the front seat cover? https://www.temu.com/uk/for-bmw-r1200rt-r1200-r-1200-rt-1200rt-motorcycle-accessories-mesh-seat-cushion-cover-protection-insulation-seat-cover-protector-g-601...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Cleaning the Vehicles
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1311
Re: Cleaning the Vehicles
It became a chore when my knees started to hurt!
I give them a quick wash while on the ground now and stick them on the bike lift for proper cleaning.
I give them a quick wash while on the ground now and stick them on the bike lift for proper cleaning.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:34 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What don't you like
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5029
Re: What don't you like
I've had mine for a year now and have been pleasantly surprised by it. I find the stock seat more than comfortable enough and the finish is not as bad as I had expected. I think owners that ride through the winter, particularly without a mudguard extender, and expect no damage to the engine finish a...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What did you do today?
- Replies: 665
- Views: 76563
Re: What did you do today?
Shame about your MT-10 experience. Presumably there is a bad batch of ECUs, it's not one I've heard of before. Interesting too to hear about the switchgear. The last Yamaha I rode was an XSR900 but I have no recollection of the switchgear. Strangely it is one of the few things that I dislike about m...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:35 pm
- Forum: Tips and tricks
- Topic: Centre stand removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3195
Re: Centre stand removal
I was wondering about doing that and using some black silicone/adhesive to hold it in place.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1446
Re: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike
Congrats. I love that engine and it is surprisingly comfortable.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1446
Re: Thinking of getting a 2nd bike
MT10?
Bloody lovely thing if it is. Small tank and heavy fuel consumption is the only thing that put me off a few years ago. Still waiting for a Tracer 10.
Bloody lovely thing if it is. Small tank and heavy fuel consumption is the only thing that put me off a few years ago. Still waiting for a Tracer 10.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:09 pm
- Forum: Tips and tricks
- Topic: Centre stand removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3195
Re: Centre stand removal
Thanks for that. I'll be doing mine soon.
I have a better spare that I'll be painting with Hammerite. I find that as soon as powder coat chips it starts coming off in chunks. At least with hammerite I can touch it up whenever it is on the lift.
I have a better spare that I'll be painting with Hammerite. I find that as soon as powder coat chips it starts coming off in chunks. At least with hammerite I can touch it up whenever it is on the lift.