Hi
Did the pads wear evenly or just one? Common issue is the pad nearest the wheel ( the side without the pistons) wears more than the other side due to the calliper not sliding freely on the pins. It happens on many makes with the same issue. Regular maintenance of the slide is required.
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- Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Rear Brake Caliper Seal Orientation R1250RT
- Replies: 13
- Views: 974
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Pole of allowing other RT models to join our site
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2223
Re: Pole of allowing other RT models to join our site
Only 32 votes and almost 5000 members
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:20 pm
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: UK based accessory suppliers?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2329
Re: UK based accessory suppliers?
I have ordered from the EU since brexit and have been stung once or twice before I'm not sure what the limit is but I am led to believe anything under a set amount doesn't attract customs Duty free limit £137.00 but it would still attract VAT 20% that said the seller can export it VAT free so the p...
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Insurance renewal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 625
Re: Insurance renewal
When I upgraded from the 1200 to a brand new 1250 I expected to have my pants pulled down all the comparison sites were looking at 4 figure sums for the insurance plus a similar excess. ( I have full business insurance, pillion cover etc). Sent my broker all the new bike details and gave them a call...
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Forum - Facts & Statistics
- Replies: 62
- Views: 6769
Re: Forum - Facts & Statistics
A friend of mine tried to sign up this week but his email addresses are blocked, as he only discovered the site when I sent him a link to the off siding discussion I know it cant be he has been banned previously but his surname and email address may be the issue. His name sounds like he should be a ...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Motorbike rentals in the U.K.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1121
Re: Motorbike rentals in the U.K.
Hi If you are thinking of shipping your bike over your shipping broker /customs broker will need to get a ATA Cartnet issued for your bike covering the countries you wish to visit ( and may visit) its like a passport for your bike its a bit of a faf having to report to the customs when you arrive( I...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New Bike
- Replies: 0
- Views: 418
New Bike
Hi As I got myself a new bike for Christmas I thought I would post a few pictures here, Just to gloat you understand 8-) Lets start with the out going Machine it was a 2016 1200LE, triple black I had to wait for it to come from Germany and first registered at the end of October old bike.jpg Well use...
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: Tips and tricks
- Topic: Hill Start Control
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8826
Re: Hill Start Control
I use it quite frequently but once on a very steep up hill stop it didnt release properly when I pulled the front brake leave and I did a kangaroo impression through the junction. Wasn't funny for me at the time but the rider following me thought it was impressive
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Poll of Battery Make Fitted
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1565
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:25 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Poll of Battery Make Fitted
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1565
Re: Poll of Battery Make Fitted
Option 8 I fitted a MOTOBATT MBTX16U to my 1200 about 18 months ago left it on when I part x it for the 1250 Fitted fine and was no problem but my battery is on an Optimate, https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/types/ytx16-bs/ The OEM battery had lasted about 5 years. And if I had remembered...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Survey of RT mileages
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1728
Re: Survey of RT mileages
Hi Got a brand new one on the 6th Jan its only done 51 miles so far but weather been crap and I have been waiting on bits arriving that I wanted to add before riding it especially in the crap weather around NW England. My previous one had done a fair amount but covid really meant 2 years with next t...
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: Newbies
- Topic: Tenequip New Member
- Replies: 4
- Views: 352
Re: Tenequip New Member
Hello and welcome
I had a Sprint 1050GT prior to my R1200RT big difference between the Triumph and BMW now replace the 1200 with a new 1250 first time I have bought virtually the same bike twice in almost 50 years of riding.
I had a Sprint 1050GT prior to my R1200RT big difference between the Triumph and BMW now replace the 1200 with a new 1250 first time I have bought virtually the same bike twice in almost 50 years of riding.
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What did you do today?
- Replies: 665
- Views: 76478
Re: What did you do today?
Cameras fitted but still got some bits to add, waiting for Crash bars to arrive then fit but should have that done by the end of this week.
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Top case lock
- Replies: 4
- Views: 457
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What did you do today?
- Replies: 665
- Views: 76478
Re: What did you do today?
Got this
My Christmas prezzie to myself
My Christmas prezzie to myself