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Swearing on forun

Last post by simbo « Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:42 pm
Posted in Forum Advice and Updates.
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by Doctor T » Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:56 pm » in Forum Advice and Updates.

May i remind members this is a no swearing site. This also includes in your SIGNATURE . I will only give you one chance to delete the swearing words...

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Last post by simbo
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:42 pm
throttle body sync question

Last post by sakm « Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:47 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by audibob2 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:45 pm » in General Discussions

The last two boxers I owned were air heads, R100/7 and R80 , both needed manual throttle body sync using an air flow meter

stuck on the carb...

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Last post by sakm
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:47 pm
Cruising the backroads of Southern, CA to Julian to get some pie!

Last post by 1TITEMOTO « Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:27 pm
Posted in Photos & Videos

by 1TITEMOTO » Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:27 pm » in Photos & Videos

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Last post by 1TITEMOTO
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:27 pm
Newbie reporting in!

Last post by 1TITEMOTO « Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:54 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by Scrumpymanjack » Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:13 pm » in Newbies
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Hi all,

Looks like a great forum. Thanks very much for the excellent content. I've been riding only about a year but I'm already looking to upgrade...
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Last post by 1TITEMOTO
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:54 pm
centre stand painting

Last post by Panman40 « Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:22 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by hammo » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:31 pm » in General Discussions

Has anyone got some idea,s on how to keep the centre stand paintwork in good condition , sick of wire brushing and hammerite paint as it still gets...

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Last post by Panman40
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:22 pm
New TC owner

Last post by Doctor T « Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:47 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by SimonD » Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:02 pm » in Newbies

After considering RTs for the last 7/8 years I've finally decided that there is really only one way to find out if they are for me. I was originally...

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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:47 pm
The Northern Monkeys are back

Last post by David. « Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:58 am
Posted in Organised meetings
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by David. » Mon May 16, 2022 8:52 am » in Organised meetings
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After a brief hiatus, the Northern Monkeys are back. Two weeks ago, Simbo, Michael(c2710) and I met up in Morrisons at Wetherby. We were out again...
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Last post by David.
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:58 am
BMW driveshaft recall/problems & preventative maintenance

Last post by sakm « Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:37 pm
Posted in General Discussions

by sakm » Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:37 pm » in General Discussions

Being relatively new to BMW's I haven't seen a great deal of info on the driveshaft failures

So what exactly is the problem? IS it the splines or...

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Last post by sakm
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:37 pm
How brake shoes are made.

Last post by Glenn « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:41 pm
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
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by Doctor T » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:09 pm » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

Here we have an H&S video of how MC brake shoes are made. The usual under 15year old boy works here as well

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Last post by Glenn
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:41 pm
My tips for avoiding Bum Burn

Last post by Steve398 « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:49 pm
Posted in General Chat
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by Doctor T » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:18 pm » in General Chat

Here are my tips for avoiding Bum Burn on long rides. Firstly It is important to remember that numbness and tingling is actually an injury....

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Last post by Steve398
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:49 pm
How not to repair an inner tube

Last post by burridge01 « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:08 pm
Posted in Tyres, oils etc.
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by Doctor T » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:37 pm » in Tyres, oils etc.

Not the best way to repair an inner tube. Do not try this at home.

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Last post by burridge01
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:08 pm
How MC suspension is made

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:48 pm
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

by Doctor T » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:48 pm » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

How MC suspension is made, Buyer beware

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:48 pm
How MC helmets are made

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:23 pm
Posted in Clothing

by Doctor T » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:23 pm » in Clothing

How MC helmets are made. H&S is not a big thing in India

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:23 pm
Ever wondered how MC tyres are made

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:13 pm
Posted in Tyres, oils etc.

by Doctor T » Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:13 pm » in Tyres, oils etc.

Ever wondered how MC tyres are made? Plastic bags included

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:13 pm
Windscreen swap?

Last post by Motor32 « Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:22 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by ST-Tim » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:26 pm » in General Discussions

Hello

Had a question for the group. Are the windscreens interchangeable between a 2018 R1200RT and a 2023 R1250RT?
I ride the 2018 and a buddy just...

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Last post by Motor32
Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:22 pm
Sena SRL2 speakers / swap ?

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:19 pm
Posted in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
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by Panman40 » Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:46 am » in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System

There’s a fair bit on the web stating that the srl2 Sena for shoei lids has crap speakers and having had ours for over 2 years I completely agree!....

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:19 pm
Sena vs. Cardo

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:17 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by Rotordude » Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:09 pm » in General Discussions

I have an old Sena 20s that has served me well but it’s time to upgrade. Between Sena and Cardo, what model works the best.
I need a unit with good...

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:17 pm
mobile phones emergency text

Last post by Elkinell « Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:18 pm
Posted in General Chat
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by Doctor T » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:16 pm » in General Chat

See the government is going to send an emergency text to us all on the 23rd of April. They say it's a test to warn us of floods and forest fires in...

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Last post by Elkinell
Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:18 pm
HEED Engine Bars

Last post by Kim_Y « Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:54 am
Posted in General Discussions
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by DLS » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:38 pm » in General Discussions

2021 1250RT, anyone added the HEED engine bars?

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Last post by Kim_Y
Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:54 am
Puig Screen R1200rt K1600gt

Last post by Frankln « Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:32 pm
Posted in For sale
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by Frankln » Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:46 pm » in For sale

Used but in good condition more protection than the standard screen on both models.
£80 posted Uk mainland or can be collected from SO32 area.

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Last post by Frankln
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:32 pm
Indoor bike cover

Last post by Excellence « Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:31 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by Panman40 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:04 am » in General Discussions
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I’m on the lookout for a relatively cheap indoor type cover that will fit the 1250RT with top case and panniers fitted, any ideas ? :-D
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Last post by Excellence
Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:31 pm
BMW Motorcycle Spline Lube, Driveline Service and Inspection

Last post by Glenn « Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:30 pm
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

by Glenn » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:30 pm » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

The BMW Guy

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Last post by Glenn
Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:30 pm
Fog lamp

Last post by Doctor T « Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:58 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by Doctor T » Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:25 pm » in General Discussions

What are your thoughts regarding fitting a rear fog lamp?. It gets really foggy and sea mist around here. My R80rt ex-police bike had one fitted....

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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:58 pm
Electronic payment on French toll roads

Last post by jclaudej « Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:23 am
Posted in Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Replies: 13
by MattyP » Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:27 pm » in Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT

Hi all

I will be travelling through France next year and wonder if anyone can detail how I can pay tolls electronically to avoid stopping at toll...

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Last post by jclaudej
Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:23 am
Hearing a click when changing suspension from MAX to MIN.

Last post by GvG « Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:08 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 5
by GvG » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:08 pm » in General Discussions

I have a '20 R1250RT, and when I change my suspension (preload) from MAX to MIN I hear a click; is this normal?

Thanks!

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Last post by GvG
Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:08 pm

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