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by sakm
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Drilling holes in screens !
Replies: 7
Views: 1318
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Re: Drilling holes in screens !

jesim1 wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:34 pm I can't remember, I'm going for memory, but I think you can get the OEM screen in different sizes, and also the Powerbronze ones, mine is the 700mm version.

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There is only one for the 1200
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by sakm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Exhaust header nuts
Replies: 2
Views: 1033
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Re: Exhaust header nuts

13mm multi spline socket :thumb:
by sakm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Buying tips!
Replies: 2
Views: 1141
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Buying tips!

Just recently there has been a big uptake in scammers on Facebook groups and as such I suspect they could make their way on to forums. I would just like to say to please be vigilant when buying off anyone selling parts & accessories online be it on here of Facebook etc. Always meet in person if ...
by sakm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Drilling holes in screens !
Replies: 7
Views: 1318
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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
by sakm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hex EzCan
Replies: 14
Views: 987
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Re: Hex EzCan

You can connect two together
by sakm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What don't you like
Replies: 20
Views: 3872
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Re: What don't you like

gearing too tall as mentioned! I don't have the same slow speed control on the throttle and in the gears on this as I had with the FJR on the RT I am constantly feathering the clutch at low speeds The lack of a handle on the top box and the fact you have to lift the rider and pillion seat to disconn...
by sakm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Turn off aux light warning with GS911??
Replies: 1
Views: 999
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Re: Turn off aux light warning with GS911??

Unfortunately not no!

It's a trip to the dealers to get it coded out

I had the same issue but instead I replaced the lights under protest for the newer nano ones
by sakm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello from SE England
Replies: 4
Views: 1076
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Re: Hello from SE England

Hi and welcome to the forum :thumb:
by sakm
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: PR 6s
Replies: 2
Views: 1124
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Re: PR 6s

One of the best tyres I have used on a bike!

Good handling, great in the wet about 10k out of the rear and no issues on overbanding etc
by sakm
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Centre stand security
Replies: 33
Views: 5697
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Re: Centre stand security

Maybe I should start making them and selling them on :lol:
by sakm
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: RT TC 2010-13
Replies: 7
Views: 1147
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Re: RT TC 2010-13

Might be worth putting your budget too :)
by sakm
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Centre stand security
Replies: 33
Views: 5697
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Re: Centre stand security

Unfortunately not!

I cut and shaped the metal then tacked it on and tried it till it fit then I fully welded it
by sakm
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Battery Life
Replies: 19
Views: 2211
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Re: Battery Life

MikeS wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:58 pm Mine does the same if i use the kill switch or stall the bike. Won't start unless i turn the ignition off and on again ( resets the dash presets). BMW tells me the batterys fine but cant identity any fault. Starts faultlessly otherwise.
I would replace it out of peace of mind
by sakm
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Battery Life
Replies: 19
Views: 2211
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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 :)
by sakm
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pop goes the spring
Replies: 3
Views: 1033
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Re: Pop goes the spring

At least its not as bad as your wife ringing to tell you she has just kerbed the new cars wheel 6 weeks after having it :mad:

New wheel and a refurb on the trashed wheel later to get it back to looking like new