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by jesim1
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Would you A B C or D
Replies: 4
Views: 2061
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Re: Would you A B C or D

I'd have to want it, nothing is cheap if you don't want it, and if the cost to change did not look favourable then I would stick with what I have as it's not even two years old yet ;)
by jesim1
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Luggage
Replies: 19
Views: 4792
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Re: Luggage

I tend to just leave it all on, the panniers are good leg protection in a crash, and the top box is just handy. With no crash bars in place it takes just a few minutes to take off all the luggage :cheers:
by jesim1
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Heli bar risers for K1600 GA/Bagger
Replies: 3
Views: 2169
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Re: Heli bar risers for K1600 GA/Bagger

WOW - still laying around - £25 posted in the UK :cheers:
by jesim1
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Average wage rant
Replies: 1
Views: 1398
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Re: Average wage rant

The whole point of an "average wage" is that it takes into consideration everyone, not just the people you think you know who are on just over £20k. Just think - any doctor/lawyer/surveyor etc. is likely to be on £60k+, quite possible double that. Even teachers get £35k/40k, and my son wor...
by jesim1
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Low Seat Airhawk vs Sargent?
Replies: 3
Views: 1508
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Re: Low Seat Airhawk vs Sargent?

I can't answer your question per say, but would point out the seat has two positions for high and low regardless of the actual seat, so check which one your currently on as this may solve your potential issue? ;)
by jesim1
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Drilling holes in screens !
Replies: 7
Views: 2197
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Re: Drilling holes in screens !

I have the same screen and it's actually half an inch taller at full height! But the shape makes the air flow better in my opinion I think it's the right size and the air management is good I can't remember, I'm going for memory, but I think you can get the OEM screen in different sizes, and also t...
by jesim1
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Drilling holes in screens !
Replies: 7
Views: 2197
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Re: Drilling holes in screens !

Mine looks like a couple of inches taller and a different shape at the sides, it does not look much when next to each other, but there is a big difference the way the air is directed over and around you, for the money I paid for it (new) it was a bargain, I'd buy another in the future.
by jesim1
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Theft
Replies: 6
Views: 2945
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Re: Theft

Thieves don't care about the soul, just the £s, so anything they can turn a few quid on is in the cross hairs, and as the RT is still one of the most popular models it's going to get some attention :oops:
by jesim1
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Bike Mechanic - near Wigan/St Helens?
Replies: 0
Views: 2838
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Bike Mechanic - near Wigan/St Helens?

Looking for a bike mechanic near Wigan/St Helens for a pretty easy job - unless your me :oops: I have a BMW R1250RT at the moment and bought both foot lower's and handlebar risers from Wunderlich, but I'm not familiar with fitting the handlebar ones as your need a "drift" of some type to f...
by jesim1
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Drilling holes in screens !
Replies: 7
Views: 2197
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Re: Drilling holes in screens !

That's why bikes like the Gold wing had a vent. I was thinking of putting a Goldwing vent in my screen I just could not find a screen that had these for the R1250RT when I was looking for one I liked, I had one on my last bike with the vent and it solved the problem: https://i.postimg.cc/90Y1NJF1/2...
by jesim1
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Drilling holes in screens !
Replies: 7
Views: 2197
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Drilling holes in screens !

I fitted a Power bronze touring screen to my 22 RT and felt that although it was better than the original, the added size meant I was getting a bit more forward suction from the low pressure area that builds up behind the screen. My solution was to drill 4 x 13mm hols in the screen to see if this he...
by jesim1
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Sargent seat
Replies: 33
Views: 9749
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Re: Sargent seat

Just ordered one - time will tell what they are like, but the OE seat is pretty poor, so for doing a tour in Europe pretty soon I'm having to go for it :roll: Tried it out yesterday, only 100 miles, and it was way better then the original, but will need broken in to get better comfort on. I'll be k...
by jesim1
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What don't you like
Replies: 20
Views: 5782
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Re: What don't you like

For a tourer there is simply a lack of adjustability in almost everything, meaning your having to buy after market parts to make it fit properly. Even the range of touring accessories BMW have is poor when almost all of us who tour will have to fit after market risers/seats/windscreens etc..... The ...
by jesim1
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: I need input, honest, honest opinion on my paint job for the wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 6531
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Re: I need input, honest, honest opinion on my paint job for the wheels

Hard to say as we can't see the rear, but as long as they are both the same its a step in the right direction. The close up of the paint job looks fine though, if I was going to do it right I'd get them both shot blasted and powder coated professionally in a colour of my choice, I'd not do them myse...
by jesim1
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Sargent seat
Replies: 33
Views: 9749
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Re: Sargent seat

Just ordered one - time will tell what they are like, but the OE seat is pretty poor, so for doing a tour in Europe pretty soon I'm having to go for it :roll: