It should be as clean as a whistle in there.
A good reason to do it yourself I think
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- Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:25 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7344
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:32 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: 2011 R1200RT Brakes
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12255
Re: 2011 R1200RT Brakes
Just over a year. I had just bought the bike and do my own servicing/repairs. I doubt the pads warrant more than a visual inspection during a service?. The pads do look a little thin in the pics, but they were not even half worn.
- Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:40 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: 2011 R1200RT Brakes
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12255
Re: 2011 R1200RT Brakes
How old were these pads & what mileage had they done. On a 2011 RT, the inner (nearest the wheel) brake pad back plate has two holes in it, if the disc is visible, they are at their wear limit. The inner pad friction material is also thinner than the outside pad. Is it possible that moisture ha...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:42 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: 2011 R1200RT Brakes
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12255
Re: 2011 R1200RT Brakes
DD, are you sure ACF50 has a high temp rating for use around the brakes? I guess it will just burn off if not (and hopefully not run onto your discs/pads). Copper grease is able to stand the heat generated, although I only ever use a light smear. BMW pads, well have a look at these genuine pads that...
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: should servo breaks be a deal breaker?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3273
Re: should servo breaks be a deal breaker?
If the bike has been correctly maintained with documented brake fluid changes every year, then it should be fine, but I would hold out for a non-servo. In fact I did. BMW binned the idea, and it really was a solution to a problem that didn't exist. Not only does it add to the maintenance burden, if ...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 10:51 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: R1200rt drive shaft
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5070
Re: R1200rt drive shaft
Mikeyboy at Overland and Classic in the UK has a good reputation and I believe can repair R1200 driveshafts.
His contact number is 077866340692.
His contact number is 077866340692.