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by fatnfast
Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: All new RT for 2017?
Replies: 10
Views: 3140

All new RT for 2017?

Rumours seem to thinks so. The GS  could produce 155ps and 140Nm of torque. Obviously the RT would follow suit.
http://bmwrelease.com/2017-bmw-r1200gs-rumors/
I was looking at buying a WC shortly, bit might just hang on.....
by fatnfast
Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: How do you shine the Chrome Header Pipes?
Replies: 15
Views: 5736

Re: How do you shine the Chrome Header Pipes?

If I bring my bike over, will you do mine? PS my pipes come out of the cylinders in a different place... ;) Hmm, not so easy on the new ones as I heard they switched there chrome pipe supplier to baco-foil at the same time as they started to use recycled milk bottles for the plastics and CZ to buil...
by fatnfast
Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: How do you shine the Chrome Header Pipes?
Replies: 15
Views: 5736

Re: How do you shine the Chrome Header Pipes?

Alutech metal polish is he best I have found. Far better than autosol etc
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by fatnfast
Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Engine flush or not?
Replies: 15
Views: 3526

Re: Engine flush or not?

If the bike has a decent service history then there is no reason to use engine flush at all. In fact in my years of R11xx and R1200 I have never come across anyone who has used engine flush. I do recall my Ford dealer offering me this service. When quized as to why they (the dealer) recommend it and...
by fatnfast
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Insurance + claim + NCB
Replies: 6
Views: 1646

Re: Insurance + claim + NCB

I hope you get it sorted, but if you have not already committed to e--bike you might want to read this
https://forum.motorcyclenews.com/topic/ ... nsurance/4
Great prices for a reason?
by fatnfast
Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Insurance + claim + NCB
Replies: 6
Views: 1646

Re: Insurance + claim + NCB

MCE are just a broker I believe. Find out who you were insured with through them. Contact them and ask for a letter to confirm it was not your fault. A few years back when I was in a no_fault accident, my insurance company quickly sent me a letter confirming the other party had accepted full respons...
by fatnfast
Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Older front tyres.
Replies: 2
Views: 1451

Re: Older front tyres.

Rumbled already ;-( I was going to follow up with replacing the single sided rear wheel with one from a Honda melody Moped :-) Seriously though, it just my method that allows me to remove both front and rear wheels at the same time. I've got some of the new Roadsmarts 3's being fitted on Thursday. I...
by fatnfast
Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:34 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Older front tyres.
Replies: 2
Views: 1451

Older front tyres.

I much prefer the way my 1150gs handles compared to my RT, so have set about converting the RT to GS wheel spec. I found an old front wheel from a 1981 Yamaha XJ550 in my attic. Now, these bikes really handled in their day and as a bonus the front wheel is a 19 inch the same as a GS . I can still us...
by fatnfast
Wed May 25, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Gas smell
Replies: 4
Views: 1235

Re: Gas smell

It's only 4 screws to remove the upper left panel. I would pop this off and then you can clearly see if there are any leaks around the fuel pump controller/flange etc.
by fatnfast
Mon May 16, 2016 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: To buy or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 5286

Re: To buy or not?

Those costs are cheap!
Good luck with whatever bike you decide on :-)
by fatnfast
Mon May 16, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: To buy or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 5286

Re: To buy or not?

It's on the UKGser.com site, but you won't be able to see all the details unless you become a subscriber (£12). But it you can PM me your email, I will pass it on to the guy selling it and then hopefully he can contact you with some more pics and details :-) . If nothing else maybe you could use thi...
by fatnfast
Mon May 16, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: To buy or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 5286

Re: To buy or not?

And is that a front lamp out warning on the dash?
It's little things like this that would cast further doubt about any caring owners..
by fatnfast
Mon May 16, 2016 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: To buy or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 5286

Re: To buy or not?

I would agree with what has been said here. The condition is pretty bad, and whilst it could be cleaned up, I bet many of the bolts will be seized solid. There is a nice 2007/8 (non-servo ABS) with full luggage, 69,000 miles, clutch recently done for £3395 on the UKGser site at this time. I'm guessi...
by fatnfast
Mon May 16, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Wanted ztechnik v-stream for R1200RT 2011 twin cam
Replies: 0
Views: 685

Wanted ztechnik v-stream for R1200RT 2011 twin cam

As per title, I'm not sure where to put a wanted ad, so hopefully it's OK here.

It's the medium height one I am after. Good price paid for a good condition screen,

Cheers,

Phil.
by fatnfast
Fri May 13, 2016 4:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Key fob marking headstock...
Replies: 41
Views: 11274

Re: Key fob marking headstock...

This is what my sister made for me, cheap, stops the scratches and can hold other keys. The material is padded faux leather. I also have a black neoprene one for my GS.
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