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by Sullivj
Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front disc bolt torque?
Replies: 14
Views: 3540
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Re: Front disc bolt torque?

Brilliant - thank you very much. I was sitting here, looking at the wheel, hoping that someone would reply - much appreciated - thanks.
by Sullivj
Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Front disc bolt torque?
Replies: 14
Views: 3540
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Front disc bolt torque?

My Haynes hasn't yet arrived.

Could someone please tell me what the front disc bolt torque should be?

Thanks.
by Sullivj
Fri Jul 22, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What other bikes do you own?
Replies: 43
Views: 9585
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Re: What other bikes do you own?

That CBX is beautiful.
by Sullivj
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What other bikes do you own?
Replies: 43
Views: 9585
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What other bikes do you own?

As well as my glorious new(ish) RT, I do have a couple of other bikes. This us 'TANGO', my 2000 year CB500. She's done 17,000 miles now, and is ultra reliable. I purchased her just to take the Isle Of Man for the moto GP (watching, not racing!). It was my intention to sell her shortly after, but tha...
by Sullivj
Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: OCD cleaning...!
Replies: 38
Views: 8177
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Re: OCD cleaning...!

Even the block paving is spotless I have been known to hoover it!! OCD is a terrible curse... http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/sullivj/1C7DCEE4-F427-4564-AFED-71CBA18E670C_zpsrlier97w.jpg Re: OCD cleaning...! Re: OCD cleaning...! http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/sullivj/null_zps8edde3...
by Sullivj
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: OCD cleaning...!
Replies: 38
Views: 8177
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Re: OCD cleaning...!

UKDucatiman wrote: OMG if I'm not mistaken I can see some tarnish or dare I say rust on a cylinder head bolt 🙈

Good spot Sir. It's already on order from BMW, along with a few others!
by Sullivj
Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: OCD cleaning...!
Replies: 38
Views: 8177
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Re: OCD cleaning...!

I wasn't totally happy with the downpipes, so following a tip on here, I purchased some of this: http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/sullivj/CBD17CAE-2EF7-4121-BD3F-457996F392EA_zps4vu7emjh.jpg It's grittier than Autosol, but does seem to produce a better finish. It's £12 a pot, but you don't ne...
by Sullivj
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: OCD cleaning...!
Replies: 38
Views: 8177
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Re: OCD cleaning...!

Thanks I'll give that a try. I was worried that it may have been painted, but now I don't think it is, so autosol should be fine.

Yours is looking good.
by Sullivj
Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: 2014 Front wheel removal tool
Replies: 5
Views: 4221
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2014 Front wheel removal tool

Having realised despite owning half of machine mart (!),I didn't have anything to undo the wheel spindle.. So I bought one of these. The end hex's are removable (to reveal a 3/8" drive hole), but it easily fits in the spindle with them on. £17.99 on fleabay. http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/a...
by Sullivj
Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New to me ,my first BMW
Replies: 7
Views: 1739
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Re: New to me ,my first BMW

Looks good in red.
by Sullivj
Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Headlight Adjustment Broken?
Replies: 8
Views: 2401
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Re: Headlight Adjustment Broken?

Thanks all.  I'll get BMW to investigate and I'll report back.
by Sullivj
Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Headlight Adjustment Broken?
Replies: 8
Views: 2401
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Re: Headlight Adjustment Broken?

Thanks David.  It's booked in to BMW next week for a service, so I'll get them to take a look.

I wonder why there's no price listed for the cable section on real OEM?
by Sullivj
Mon Jul 18, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Crud Catcher
Replies: 17
Views: 4279
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Re: Crud Catcher

I suppose it will keep some dirt off the link pipe (and make it harder to clean).

But wow - it is REALLY ugly... Looks better suited to a GS in my humble opinion.
by Sullivj
Mon Jul 18, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Headlight Adjustment Broken?
Replies: 8
Views: 2401
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Headlight Adjustment Broken?

My headlight adjusting knob just seems to spin one way or the other, with no obvious change to the beam.

Any ideas what might be broken?  Is it connected by a cable?

Thanks in advance.
by Sullivj
Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: OCD cleaning...!
Replies: 38
Views: 8177
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Re: OCD cleaning...!

If you're anywhere near Gatwick Richard, just drop it in!