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by Our Gee
Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:02 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Oil leak at rear of engine
Replies: 17
Views: 8302
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Re: Oil leak at rear of engine

There is another route to consider when an "Out of Warranty" repair is required. If your bike has a good BMW Dealer service history you should ask your dealer to approach BMW about a goodwill "Out of Warranty" repair. I have had two out of warranty repairs  carried out w...
by Our Gee
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Replies: 82
Views: 25453
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Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart

Just picked up on this thread so to add my two pence worth. My last three sets of tyres have been Dunlop Roadsmart. (The original Roadsmart, not the later released Roadsmart 2). For Dunlop to still make the original tyre after being available for so long is testament to it's popularity, especially w...
by Our Gee
Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Servicing - Dealer, Independent or DIY.
Replies: 42
Views: 13135
Great Britain

Re: Servicing - Dealer, Independent or DIY.

The subject of Torque Settings is a good one. I too had a problem after my rear wheel bolts where vastly overtightened by Coopers. I can normally remove my wheels with tools which fit into the on bike tool roll. After Coopers fitted my rear wheel I snapped a good quality Torx bit trying to remove th...
by Our Gee
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Handlebar Combination Switches
Replies: 16
Views: 3489
Great Britain

Handlebar Combination Switches

Hello all, Our 2012 Twincam RT has just had it's third replacement nearside Handlebar Combination Switch fitted. The first switch failed (cruise control function) at about 8000 miles and together with the Offside Switch was replaced under warranty. This lasted less than 4000 miles before the Cruise ...