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by austin1964
Wed May 08, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2018 RTLE Handling.
Replies: 32
Views: 2584

Re: 2018 RTLE Handling.

Maybe book it in and ask to test a R1250RT, I rode my mates on a group ride and no real discernable difference especially around handling...Maybe a little soft in road mode. This would give you confidence that you are experiencing something that's not normal. Insist that the workshop takes it out on...
by austin1964
Wed May 08, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2018 RTLE Handling.
Replies: 32
Views: 2584

Re: 2018 RTLE Handling.

I have R1200RT LE 2018 and confirm that if you move the head stock, even with the front wheel on the ground parked on centre stand it is free and easy (effortless). No sticking, clunky or resistance. Is the steering lock working ok, going on and off? As said damper looks undamaged, no obvious obstru...
by austin1964
Wed May 08, 2019 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2018 RTLE Handling.
Replies: 32
Views: 2584

Re: 2018 RTLE Handling.

I have had the same bike same year, it's got 10000 miles on it...set of z8's which the bike came with changed at 5000 ish and the tech 01's looking cupped starting to handle a bit rubbish when in slow situations e.g. filtering Loads of of tread left but it don't matter they are knackered....way I ri...
by austin1964
Wed May 08, 2019 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2018 RTLE Handling.
Replies: 32
Views: 2584

Re: 2018 RTLE Handling.

Like Sprintgull, tyres 2.9 bar in the back 2.5 in front...depending on how it's ridden, roads, how it's been stored etc. Will give a idea of tyres condition... What's on it now, can you send pictures...tyres should be fairly curved without cupping from your description sounds like the front is beyon...
by austin1964
Wed May 01, 2019 1:34 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Left hand switchgear dead....
Replies: 3
Views: 734

Re: Left hand switchgear dead....

Yep fairly normal think we are on version 15 of this switch cluster now, I had a K1600 same thing fix under warranty...I seem to remember it's around £500 job eecckk
by austin1964
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Nav on 2016 RT
Replies: 20
Views: 2112

Re: Nav on 2016 RT

Thanks for the advice will de register the Nav 5, and pass it over to the new owner.

And find my wallet and go to Coopers/Chandlers or Vines...Oh what a choice not
by austin1964
Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:49 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Nav on 2016 RT
Replies: 20
Views: 2112

Re: Nav on 2016 RT

Hi Having sold my Nav 5 V to a mate (after this thread) anybody any advice re transfer of the Sat Nav, do I just re set it and it can be registered with a new email and continue with lifetime maps? Also best place and price for a Nav 6 IV in the  UK seems to be a BMW mini dealers In https:/...
by austin1964
Wed Apr 24, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Nav on 2016 RT
Replies: 20
Views: 2112

Re: Nav on 2016 RT

Just put my Nav 5 on flebay, I have gone with £300
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2583876357
by austin1964
Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Day Running light 2018 bike
Replies: 2
Views: 801

Day Running light 2018 bike

After 9000 miles, day running light stopped working yesterday on a 370 mile trip, pushed the BMW dealer button for nearest dealers. I ended up in Sunderland....fantastic service back on the road in 30 minutes with new lamp fitted and a cup of tea. Anybody had issues with this lamp/bulb? Also very co...
by austin1964
Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New to BMW
Replies: 6
Views: 921

Re: New to BMW

"You only live once" No No.....
You only die once, live life everyday  8)


by austin1964
Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:54 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 6000 mile service deal
Replies: 3
Views: 972

Re: 6000 mile service deal

Looks like I just got ripped off by Chandlers Brighton......promise of a full valet which apparently was a web mistake, so booked and then they said they could not do. Paid £350+ taking a set of back pads with me, brake fluid done as well, 2018 bike 6000 miles service. Not using them again....will g...