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by Steve398
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What don't you like
Replies: 20
Views: 4158
Isle of Wight

Re: What don't you like

1) The quality of finish on the engine, final drive, and wheels leading to corrosion.

2) The abysmal satnav, which was so clunky that I replaced it thinking it was faulty. I then sold the replacement on within 2 weeks… it was just as bad.
by Steve398
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello from SE England
Replies: 4
Views: 1291
Isle of Wight

Re: Hello from SE England

Welcome aboard, nice to have another member down south. Screens are very individual and you’ll be spoilt for choice. At one time I had six… but gradually whittled it down to three - the standard, a BMW sports screen, and a Werks Quiet Ride from the USA, the latter is by far the best (and the most ex...
by Steve398
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Sargent seat
Replies: 33
Views: 5701
Isle of Wight

Re: Sargent seat

I can tell you that my wife is happy to do a 4000 mile round trip on it each year. :cheers:
by Steve398
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Maxxis Tyres
Replies: 31
Views: 7259
Isle of Wight

Re: Maxxis Tyres

What is this ‘dry weather’ of which you speak?? :lol:
by Steve398
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Centre stand security
Replies: 33
Views: 6131
Isle of Wight

Re: Centre stand security

Cymark do them for the GS/A’s and they obviously make a profit… and I did suggest it several posts ago 🤣 E7447EBD-C44B-408B-9871-47BDA848FA06.png We just need the shaped piece of metal and a diagram of the correct location (in exchange for folding beer tokens) then we can get it welded and send it o...
by Steve398
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Centre stand security
Replies: 33
Views: 6131
Isle of Wight

Re: Centre stand security

Resurrecting an old thread - Did you ever keep any measurements/sketches after designing this marvellous piece of mechanical wizardry Sakm? I’ve recently come into possession of a spare centrestand and can hopefully get it made up locally, as I have no welding gear and my ‘O’ level metalwork skills ...
by Steve398
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Battery Life
Replies: 19
Views: 2517
Isle of Wight

Re: Battery Life

I replaced my battery on my 2016 last year more out of precaution really! The battery was good but a couple of times I had the bike not turn over and the clocks reset so I thought best to be safe than sorry :) Always a good indication that your battery’s on its way out, mine was replaced for the sa...
by Steve398
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Battery Life
Replies: 19
Views: 2517
Isle of Wight

Re: Battery Lifei

I bought the Yuasa YTX20CH-BS from Tanya, same size as standard but higher rate, and recommended by Yuasa for the RTLC.
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by Steve398
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Sargent seat
Replies: 33
Views: 5701
Isle of Wight

Re: Sargent seat

EasyRider wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:00 pm Just need some heavy rain to wash the last of the salt away and then some nice dry days.
Seriously??? :lol: :lol: :lol: We've had flooding down our way for weeks, and have almost continuous rain forecast for the remainder of the month... and you want more rain!
by Steve398
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Denali Horn
Replies: 3
Views: 1297
Isle of Wight

Re: Denali Horn

I have the Denali one piece horn on the RT but far preferred the Nautilus horn that I had fitted to my old ST1300. To my ears there appears to be a momentary pause between pressing the horn button and the sound emitting, whereas it was immediate with the latter.
by Steve398
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Battery Life
Replies: 19
Views: 2517
Isle of Wight

Re: Battery Life

Mine sits on a CTEK when it’s not in use, I’ve done this with all my bikes and it’s never caused me a problem.
by Steve398
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 2110
Isle of Wight

Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW

Glenn wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:14 pm I've had no letters from BMW ref the C clips or drive shaft for my 2018 R1250RT
Have you checked your vin in this link?

https://vehiclerecall.bmwgroup.com/inde ... anguage=en
by Steve398
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Free Shaft replacement from BMW
Replies: 20
Views: 2110
Isle of Wight

Re: Free Shaft replacement from BMW

No, my 2018 hasn’t had a dealer service in the last 4 years, but I still received a letter from BMW to get the shaft checked along with the footrests and ECU update FOC.
by Steve398
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Removal of top front fairings and headlight
Replies: 8
Views: 1400
Isle of Wight

Re: Removal of top front fairings and headlight

These may help though I can't find the video and can only assume it' been taken down. These older posts refers to similar problems - https://www.bmwlt.com/threads/front-fairing-removal-problem-led-headlight-install.192909/ https://www.1200rt.com/viewtopic.php?t=3045&sid=9dd96033f23c7f153e735f419...
by Steve398
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Removal of top front fairings and headlight
Replies: 8
Views: 1400
Isle of Wight

Re: Removal of top front fairings and headlight

There’s a video I believe for stripping the fairing, I’ll try and find it tomorrow