BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

DaygloDavid wrote: It's called being retired Baz.

That's me sussed lol

DaygloDavid wrote: Interesting if you look up some vehicles you have previously owned, I found a Honda VFR which was "Written Off" but now back on the road.

I found myself going back over all my bikes in the last 40 yrs !!

Could you tell I was bored [emoji12]

Can anyone in the UK recommend a simple mains powered mini compressor. It will only be used for inflating tyres and maybe blow drying the bike. I have no idea of what spec to look for or where to look. I have tried EBay and Machine Mart but am pretty clueless to be honest.

TIA.

Someone is going to say that they are not OEM fitment  ;)  I replaced my Contis at 6300 miles but could have stretched them to 7000 miles. Replaced with Z8 so lets see if they do as well as yours. I was tempted with PR4 but some don't like them and others have said they wear out q...

I can't put it off any longer, I have 9000 miles on my Metzler slicks !!
Am tempted now to go to Bridgestones 023 GT on the recommendation of the dealer. I know £290 fitted might sound a lot to some but I do prefer the safety of a dealer especially when the bike is still under warranty.

I can highly recommend Les Wassell at www.hid50.com for your HID needs, had a replacement pair fitted to my bike today after a cheaper EBay set up failed after only a year.

Ride in, ride out after 90mins.

Made contact with Les, hopefully getting sorted Monday or Tuesday.

Yes I emailed him earlier so will await a response, wants to be sharpish tho or will have to go elsewhere, can't go without a light for too long.

Thanks for your help [emoji106]

Doesn't have a price link tho if you follow the canbus kits. Didn't want to order unsuitable ones.

I don't know whether it's just me but his website has no ordering or pricing information ?

Just touching 4 degrees here so finish my packing, roll out the bike, check to see if bulb has repaired itself (or ballast)! then enjoy 3 hrs of motorway riding to Southampton to catch my ferry, should be settled in at mums for afternoon tea [emoji106]

Les was my first thought but unfortunately he is the other side of the country

Does anyone know of someone near to the East Midlands that supplies and fits HID bulbs / Kits.

I have a dip bulb out and am desperate to get it sorted as am due on a trip tomorrow.

Any sensible help appreciated

Baz.

The roads on the Island are not safe for speeding, no idea why they even need cameras.

Good weather or bad the bike will be rolling out of the garage for the first time in 4 months. After the pre flight checks I will be heading to the Isle of Wight for 4-5 days, to say I am like a kid in a sweet shop is an understatement. I don't mind if it's mostly dual carriageway or motorways to ge...