BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Thanks everyone for the inputs. Looks like the Abba web site is the way to go. I think I'll have the shop balance the tire this time but I'll put the Stand and jig on order for the next go around. Thanks again. Great data. Looks like you are in the USA so here is another balancer to consider. http:...

Thanks for the video David. So how I do mine except I don't use gaffer tape over the weight. Those static balancers look just like the Abba ones.

I think in practise it doesn't really matter for most road riders. As the tyre wears I'm sure super accurate balancing goes out. How are MotoGP wheels balanced ?

Static wheel balance and adapters for BMW bikes from Abba.


https://abbastands.co.uk/product-detail ... cer&pid=14

David not sure it matters because the weights will have the same effect providing their positions are all inline across the rim. I put mine on the edge of the rim and if necessary split the weights either side. Think this is the common approach. If you have spokes then you can use weights that attac...

Interesting observation Steve as I also am a fan of "Careful" use of thread lube / anti seize such as Coppaslip. However I can't recall ever coming across evidence of anti seize when dismantling a "threaded" factory assembled connection.  As far as I know the vast major...

Easy to balance a wheel with a static wheel balancer. Search nerd there a quite a few to choose from. If your tyre fitter says the rear does not need balancing then I wouldn't use them. IMHO it's just as important to balance the rear as it is the front. You may well not feel an out of balance rear b...

The worst part for me is I have always done my own servicing and know my way round a bike and how to do a job and probably better than some "mechanics" yet warranty screws you over by having to pay someone When I bought my bike back in 2014 I had the first 600 mile service done by dealer ...

Sounds to me you have over filled the bike. The quantity that the manual states is for a dry engine. In other words first fill. When doing oil changes there will always be some oil left in side the engine. As previous poster said the cylinder heads hold some oil that will not drain. Now I'm not fami...

What does your rider manual say. E10 is fine for LC models 2014 + Tesco is already selling E10 fuel here in Norfolk.

In regard to tyres - I can see no sense in sticking to a particular 'approved' model of tyre as quoted in an old handbook, tyre technology moves on. I can understand using the updated model from the same manufacturer though... if in doubt speak to the dealer. Totally agree. I think common sense is ...

Well rode over to Lind in Norwich and bought another seal set cost £30. Unfortunately they only sell complete sets you cannot buy just the seal. Yes I could have gone eBay but decided I wanted to stick to the OEM part. So back to garage to take the fork out again. So what was causing the weep. Some ...

Simple answer no. The forks were taken out and the work done at a bench. The chrome inner tubes were cleaned and inspected and were in perfect condition. On assembly the seals and inner tube were lubed with fork oil and very carefully put back together with the air bleed screw removed so the two com...

Yes David I was aware of that. Seals have to go in the correct way. I have just replaced both seals and one is now good but the other is still weeping slightly. Now I was careful how I put the seals in but the correct orientation is not that obvious. So either I have put the seal in incorrectly or t...

Does anyone know if you put the fork seals in the wrong way round is it obvious, will it leak like mad.