Search found 74 matches
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Has BMW changed the turn signals to auto-cancel on completion of a turn?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2438
Re: Has BMW changed the turn signals to auto-cancel on completion of a turn?
I dont know of any motorbike which has auto cancel after a turn, am I missing something in the OP?
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Damn headlight bulb replacement!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1490
Re: Damn headlight bulb replacement!
I remove the side panels, mirrors and dash surround, this makes access way easier. I takes me about 10 minutes to remove all the plastic (16 screws total), and about 10 minutes to change all 3 bulbs, with another 10 minutes to get all the plastic back on. I have a 2009 machine and XL hands. Removing...
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Aftermarket LED headlights now a UK MOT fail!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1079
Re: Aftermarket LED headlights now a UK MOT fail!
I was only reporting what the cheerful soul at my now ex-dealer told me.
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Are rear brakes on the RT purposely weak?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 724
Re: Are rear brakes on the RT purposely weak?
If I press hard on the back brake only I can get the ABS to kick in, meaning I have lost adhesion, meaning the tyre is doing all it can and the braking effort has exceeded the friction between the tyre and the road. The only way to increase effectiveness is to either increase the value of µ (by usin...
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 9:31 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7344
Re: Brake Fluid Change 2013 Twin Cam RT
It's worth activating the ABS via the rear brake pedal every now and then to circulate any fluid that's within the ABS pump. I do it every now and then when I start a ride, just stand on the brake when there is no-one behind you on leaves or when it is wet. Also, if you push the bike around with th...
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 11:01 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Key out of Range
- Replies: 2
- Views: 783
Re: Key out of Range
Keyless ride, a solution to a problem that never existed.
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:59 pm
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Mirror retention cables
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1471
Re: Mirror retention cables
Get a bit of wire and 2 blue ring crimps, crimp them up and you have your tether. Strong enough to hold mirrors anyway.
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Aftermarket LED headlights now a UK MOT fail!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1079
Re: Aftermarket LED headlights now a UK MOT fail!
The other thing my unhelpful dealer told me is that where a machine was originally sold with ABS, it must be fitted and working, so if it has been removed it is a fail. Going to be interesting
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Aftermarket LED headlights now a UK MOT fail!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1079
Aftermarket LED headlights now a UK MOT fail!
Today I was told my RT could not be tested because it is fitted with LEDs, not the original tungsten. Apparently this changed in January but was not enforced until the beginning of February. Please note that since January 2021, the MOT Inspection manual has been updated to include LED bulbs. Section...
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Carry a spare fuel pump elbow joint
- Replies: 5
- Views: 652
Re: Carry a spare fuel pump elbow joint
Interestingly / sadly, it appears Beemerboneyard dont ship to the UK (according to their checkout page)
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Has the cold got to it?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 879
Re: Has the cold got to it?
Cold old battery. I see you say you have a 2013 bike, has the battery ever been replaced?
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: BMW Bluetooth comm system stopped working
- Replies: 1
- Views: 427
Re: BMW Bluetooth comm system stopped working
I have had this happen when the battery ran too low, it would not charge and the green light stayed on. This video shows how to remove the liner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_cFV6Wf30k but once you have done that you need to remove the polystyrene as well, the battery and circuit board are betwe...
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:58 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Trouble getting into 1st gear
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1244
Re: Trouble getting into 1st gear
If my 2009 does not want to go into 1st when it is cold I just let the clutch out slightly while apply normal pressure to the gear shift. Never fails, no big leaping around or grinding noises or other dramas.
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: If you have a "blow dryer" which do you have would you recommend it?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 9062
Re: If you have a "blow dryer" which do you have would you recommend it?
Can I reverse the polarity on my Dyson V8 to blow clean air through the hepa filters??? [left]Don't know why you would want to do this, but it wont work for a number of reasons. Firstly, the HEPA filters are on the end of the air path, so the air going through them has already been filtered by the ...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:26 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Swapping ZFE and other woes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1755
Re: Swapping ZFE and other woes
Has anyone ever tried doing stuff with ISTA-P software? There are some kits you can buy on a well known auction site, I might have a punt.
Thanks for all the feedback.
Thanks for all the feedback.