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by julianq
Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bowing out
Replies: 74
Views: 5409

Re: Bowing out

Do agree with him, scroll on or leave negative comments. Personally I know I am on a learning curve and have no desire to share my learning with the public, mates and other riders present are enough.
by julianq
Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Garmin,why the fascination with farm tracks?
Replies: 13
Views: 1595

Re: Garmin,why the fascination with farm tracks?


Set mine to avoid roundabouts somehow, made all journeys interesting until I found avoidances in the set up menu.
by julianq
Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Airlines and Motorcycle Gear Bags
Replies: 3
Views: 831

Re: Airlines and Motorcycle Gear Bags

Luggage weight and size depends on airline, helmet bigger in dimension than bag allowed as hand luggage but never been a problem as sports equipment. Ring , check web site for airline. Travelled British Airways, American Airlines, Emirates and South African Airways and only ever been charged for ex...
by julianq
Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Airlines and Motorcycle Gear Bags
Replies: 3
Views: 831

Re: Airlines and Motorcycle Gear Bags

Had trouble once, not accepted as sports gear, carried helmet as hand luggage, wore trousers, jacket and boots onto plane problem solved. Now wear boots and jacket on plane, car helmet in helmet bag as hand luggage. Trousers and spare clothes of which there are not many as I ride in a case. They are...
by julianq
Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Programming Key Fob, keyless ride
Replies: 15
Views: 5742

Re: Programming Key Fob, keyless ride


Does ring (3) come with bike or dealer plug in? Hope so or brilliant theft device? Actually not what needs to be discussed on here is it. Chain and padlock I guess folks.

by julianq
Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2011 R1200RT Brake Flush Disaster!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: 2011 R1200RT Brake Flush Disaster!!


Nothing like a mistake made, will not do it again and may help someone else.  :clap: :clap:

by julianq
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2011 R1200RT Brake Flush Disaster!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1727

Re: 2011 R1200RT Brake Flush Disaster!!


Pushrod/linkage dropped off the brake lever?

by julianq
Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2015 R1200Rt starting issue
Replies: 13
Views: 1769

Re: 2015 R1200Rt starting issue


Side stand switch, took it off and cleaned it, problem went, same thing as you but if left a few seconds would start first time.

by julianq
Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: MyRoute-app web
Replies: 10
Views: 2137

Re: MyRoute-app web

Tyre is another free one with Garmin or Tomtom, same gold version costs and uses google maps.
by julianq
Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Start Switch failed
Replies: 6
Views: 1202

Re: Start Switch failed

Done on a 2005 and 2007 model, easy but connector is under the tank so fairing and tank had to come off, well tank lifted.
by julianq
Sat May 27, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Pins and needles sensation,
Replies: 11
Views: 3301

Re: Pins and needles sensation,

ImageI use one of these, some love them some hate them but allows my wrist to hold throttle as well. Just use it at the right hand end and never caused a problem once used to it.