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- Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:58 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Front Shock Removal Problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3253
Front Shock Removal Problem
Hi all, HELP !!, further to my post regarding Alternator Removal one of the preliminary tasks is to remove the Front Shock which looks to be a pretty simple job. However, the bottom securing bolt is apparently "Thread Locked" during factory assembly and as I have found out is ver...
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 7:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Nitrogen filled tires
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3927
Re: Nitrogen filled tires
A few years ago I was offered a Nitrogen fill when I replaced tyres on our Focus Sport. (Derek Campbell Tyres Teesside) I took them up on the offer as it was relatively cheap after the cost of the four new tyres. The problem I had was maintaining the pressure lost during normal running. ie an upcomi...
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 7:04 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Alternator Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2038
Re: Alternator Removal
Thanks for the info chaps, after looking at the video it does look fairly easy to slip the belt off. And the Alternator only has three mounting bolts, two at the nearside and one at the offside. Just in case anyone was wondering why I would want to remove the Alternator, mine is in a shocking state ...
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 3:16 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Alternator Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2038
Alternator Removal
Has anyone removed and re-fitted the Alternator from a Twincam RT. My Haynes Manual says that a BMW Special tool is required to re-fit the Drive Belt or that damage can occur. Also I can only make out three Alternator securing bolts. Any advice appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:36 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: O Rings and Crush Rings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4167
Re: O Rings and Crush Rings
One of my local dealers looked a bit puzzled when I asked for new "O" Rings for the Final Drive Drain Plug and Speed Sensor ? aperture. "Don't have them in stock, never had to change them Sir" !!. That said they did have the Crush Seal Rings for the Gearbox and Engine S...
- Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:12 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Oil Filters - OEM or Mahle/Hiflo
- Replies: 67
- Views: 20918
Re: Oil Filters - OEM or MAHLE
Just returned from the Dealer where I have purchased an Engine Oil Filter and Sump Seal Ring for our Twincam RT. To be on the safe side I quoted the VIN number at the parts counter. Having just removed the Filter which was fitted by another BMW Dealer last year and comparing it to the one I bought t...
- Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:33 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7401
Re: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
Wow, that's great David, thanks a lot. Read that through three or four times now and all seems pretty conventional for except the removal of the pads to minimise system volume and the "extra" bleed nipple at the Front Master Cylinder. I have ordered the "Twin Cam" Haynes Manual a...
- Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Paris Attacks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1090
Re: Paris Attacks
Likewise, Vive la France.
- Sun Nov 15, 2015 3:47 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7401
Re: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
Thank you David, I'll see about updating my Haynes to the TwinCam edition.
- Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:28 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7401
Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
Advice needed please. Is a Brake Fluid Change within the scope of a competant home mechanic or is there weird procedures to be followed. Although my Haynes Manual is for the Hexhead model it specifically warns against attempting this task and that it is a dealer job.
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 6:29 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Fancy a Change ?.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3887
Re: Fancy a Change ?.
A good all round mix of comments, well done chaps. Getting back to my original post, the main thing which caught my eye was the screen price. At £11,750 that's a cracking bargain.
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Fancy a Change ?.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3887
Re: Fancy a Change ?.
Appreciate your view RTman10 but despite the number of functions the BMW Switch has to incorporate, although it has to be said my own SE Model does not have Engine Modes, Central Locking and Audio it's the quality of the material which stands out. The Switch body and the actual buttons look classy a...
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Crossing to RT from Pan - possibly!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2856
Re: Crossing to RT from Pan - possibly!
I do like "Catfunt's" description, "Most" of the Bugs are Ironed Out.
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Fancy a Change ?.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3887
Fancy a Change ?.
Just had a wander around my local Yamaha Dealer whilst the Missus was having her hair done (more expense !!). Brand new, registered but un-used 2015 Model Yamaha FJR 1300A in a lovely Gunmetal Grey. £11,750. Very impressed by the finish and the Handlebar Switches looked real classy compared to the s...
- Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:08 am
- Forum: Garmin and BMW navigator routes/tours
- Topic: Norman Arrow
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3163
Norman Arrow
Anyone know what has happened to LD Lines Norman Arrow. We travelled on this super piece if kit in June 2010 from Portsmouth to Le Havre. About three hours crossing time if I remember rightly. Just in the process of planning next years trip and although we haven't used the is route for some time it ...