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by bighopper
Sat Dec 31, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Motorcycle lifts
Replies: 22
Views: 6096

Re: Motorcycle lifts

I tip mine on it's side against the wall of the garage, along with all the other stuff in the garage be
by bighopper
Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Headlight removal?
Replies: 1
Views: 783

Re: Headlight removal?

I had the same problem from the factory on my 2016. I decided to remove the headlight assembly to install an LED bulb. It is an easy task, you just have to take your time. It took me approx 2 hrs to remove & reinstall with sometime looking at the LED lamp replacement installed to see what I migh...
by bighopper
Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: No power to aux socket - RTLC
Replies: 10
Views: 2683

Re: No power to aux socket - RTLC

Have you checked that the outlet is plugged in on the back, fallen off? Just a suggestion, simple things first.
by bighopper
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Brighter Low Beam, anyone?
Replies: 16
Views: 3673

Re: Brighter Low Beam, anyone?

<quote>Posted by: Peter Baker « on:Today at 18:17 » Insert Quote I have used Phillips Extreme Vision +130 in my K1300S to great effect/improvement over stock... It is a 5 min job... When I can summon up the strength to remove plastic work on the RT I will for sure do the same... Regards, Peter <quot...
by bighopper
Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:25 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Brighter Low Beam, anyone?
Replies: 16
Views: 3673

Re: Brighter Low Beam, anyone?

I installed a LED bulb in my 2016. It doesn't give CANBUS fault provides about the same cut off, but is whiter when compared to the original H7 55W. Pic 1 is the bulb Pic 2 is the pattern on my garage from the LED Pic 3 is the pattern on my garage from the original 55W H7 Pic 4 is the back of the Li...
by bighopper
Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New 2017 gearbox clunk free.
Replies: 58
Views: 13098

Re: New 2017 gearbox clunk free.

Good luck with getting BMW to warranty there gear box for 'The Clunk' gearbox, the response will be 'They All do That'. But that being sadi you would think with the premium $ paid for the bikes they could have fix that issue many models ago! Yes & my 2016 does it, I have found that sometimes lig...
by bighopper
Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Nav V
Replies: 5
Views: 1755

Re: Nav V

I did the firmware update from 3.20 to 3.30, and yesterday I found that Trip A & B would increase 4 to 5 times the actual distance traveled...eg drive 1 km & they both showed 6 km.
I did a factory reset but still the same.
Will contact Garmin tomorrow, also sent an email issue with 3.30.
by bighopper
Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: LED Driving Lights
Replies: 2
Views: 1279

Re: LED Driving Lights

I installed some after market LED onto the OEM brackets. I powered them through a fuze block to a Skena IQ-275 Intelligent Lighting Controller. The trigger I used to turn them on is the wire from the tail light, so they come on/off with powering up or turning off the bike.
This was on a 2016 RT.
by bighopper
Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: 2016 Rt - Givi V56 Maxia 4 Top Box Installed
Replies: 21
Views: 3786

2016 Rt - Givi V56 Maxia 4 Top Box Installed

I installed the Givi Maxia 4Top Box on my 2016 R1200RT LC a few weeks ago. I am liking it, has lots of room & IMHO it doesn't look bigger on the bike than the OEM 49Ltr Top Box. I also installed the Admore LED light in the reflectors, that function as tail. Brake, signal lights (not bright enoug...
by bighopper
Fri May 27, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best way to order for a Canadian…?
Replies: 1
Views: 792

Re: Best way to order for a Canadian…?

I'd order direct. And would have it shipped to a location close to the border (shipping is usually cheaper in US, sometimes free) & go pick it up on a trip into US for 4 days that allows you to claim $800CDN.
by bighopper
Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Finnaly got my dream bike
Replies: 12
Views: 2920

Re: Finnaly got my dream bike

You are right, it is a great bike, I too got the same as yours 2 weeks ago here in Edmonton AB,,,1500klms on her now & many more to come.be
by bighopper
Mon Apr 04, 2016 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bar to PSI
Replies: 7
Views: 3066

Re: Bar to PSI

I picked up my 2016 RT last Tuesday & the tire (tyre) pressure is in Bar. I am going to book my first service tomorrow & I am going to ask about getting it changed to PSI. And by the way pressure gauges&nbsp; are usually in PSI in Canada.
by bighopper
Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New R 1200 RT
Replies: 16
Views: 6592

Re: New R 1200 RT

Steve F wrote: Nah, sorry, but that black final drive just looks wrong.....it resembles an aftermarket bit in need of a top coat! ;)
Interesting. I have a new RT at my dealer & hope to pick it up this week...haven't seen it yet, if it's black drive system... :-\ .
by bighopper
Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Working on a active break-light for the top box
Replies: 11
Views: 5135

Re: Working on a active break-light for the top box

Hello Everyone, you can buy a fully programmable brake light modulator that's plug and play for the RT. See http://www.vizi-tec.com/supabrake-2bmw/ I have this unit on my RT, programmable using the brake level, really great bit of kit and good service from these guys. Has made a real difference in ...
by bighopper
Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Members Map
Replies: 9
Views: 2424

Re: Members Map

I also tried like you many times with no luck...I figured it had been turned off :-X