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- Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: 2005 rt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3887
Re: 2005 rt
Condition - a sure sign for me if a bike has been loved is the lack of corrosion on bolt heads etc, which they do seem susceptible to if care not taken. Agreed, the 2012 (3K miles) RT I bought recently was not in as good and clean condition as the 2010 (38K miles) one I part-ex'd. Some of the front...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:58 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Biker Watchdog
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10042
Biker Watchdog
Aftersales service can be a bit hit & miss, who do you use and what are your experiences?
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:39 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Time for new tyres soon
- Replies: 47
- Views: 11815
Re: Time for new tyres soon
Always take loose wheels to a motorcycle tyre specialist, never had any problems.Maz12 wrote: I had a independent fit me new tyres.. Never use him again as he fitted the front wheel incorrectly and bust my ABS sensor
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:44 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Time for new tyres soon
- Replies: 47
- Views: 11815
Re: Time for new tyres soon
Where do you buy your tyres, I use National Bike Tyres:- http://www.nationalbiketyres.co.uk/
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:47 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Servicing - Dealer, Independent or DIY.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13059
Re: Servicing - Dealer, Independent or DIY.
Have spoken to both Stuart Rafferty Motorcycles & Paul Fennel at The Workshop York.
Stuart is VAT registered, Paul isn't, therefore it's Stuart or a BMW Dealer.
Stuart is VAT registered, Paul isn't, therefore it's Stuart or a BMW Dealer.
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:06 am
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19226
Re: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
Reading a bit more it seems we will be offered BMW branded Shell oils from Jan 15 at our local friendly dealer. Bet its the same price as Castrol. Looks a safe bet, OPIE have both Shell & Castrol 15w-50 for the same price. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69342-shell-advance-ultra-4t-15w-50-performa...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:12 am
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19226
Re: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
I usually purchase my oils from http://www.opieoils.co.uk/, they offer a "Price Beater " deal. An example, Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10w-50 is £16.99 per litre at Halfords, OPIE currently offer it for £15.76, Moto-Oil http://moto-oil.co.uk/ have it for sale at £10.00. I prefer to deal with...
- Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:55 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19226
Re: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
Castrol Technical Data Sheets:- 10w-50:- http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/castrol/castrol-power-1-racing-10w-50.pdf 15w-50:- http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/castrol/castrol-power-1-4t-15w-50.pdf A reason given for the change from 10w-50 to 15w-50 by a BMW dealer was because it's cheaper, not if you kn...
- Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:02 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19226
Re: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
http://www.shell.com/global/products-services/solutions-for-businesses/lubes/media-centre/news-media-releases/2014/shell-to-be-bmw-recommended-oil-supplier.html BMW (in conjunction with Castrol), have downgraded the engine oil specification from 10w-50 Fully Synthetic API SL to 15w-50 Part Synthetic...
- Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:16 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19226
Shell To Be BMW Recommended Oil Supplier
http://www.bmw-moto.it/en/index.do?Shell+To+Be+BMW+Recommended+Oil+Supplier&key=1415786668%3B&dettagli=magazine&sort_on=5&search_for=%21X1 In the 2012 RT Rider's Manual, BMW recommends Castrol. ??? I use Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10w-50 Fully Synthetic. What oil do you use?
- Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:55 pm
- Forum: Photos & Videos
- Topic: The World of R1200RT Motorcycles
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2834
- Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:29 pm
- Forum: Photos & Videos
- Topic: The World of R1200RT Motorcycles
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2834
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 4:18 pm
- Forum: Photos & Videos
- Topic: The World of R1200RT Motorcycles
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2834
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:50 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Servicing - Dealer, Independent or DIY.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13059
Re: Servicing - Dealer, Independent or DIY.
Confirmation e-mail from BMW Insured Warranty Services Good Morning, As per our telephone conversation on 12/11/2014, I can confirm and clarify that BMW recommend that you have the motorcycle serviced and maintained by an official BMW dealer, but under the terms of the policy you may have your moto...
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:53 am
- Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
- Topic: Where did you get to in 2014?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6116
Re: Where did you get to in 2014?
One of the guys who came to Klotten with us has a Motorcycle Sport Touring website:- http://www.motorcycle-sport-touring.com/
If it is of any interest, here are some photos & a video he took during the trip:- http://www.motorcycle-sport-touring.com ... rmany.html
If it is of any interest, here are some photos & a video he took during the trip:- http://www.motorcycle-sport-touring.com ... rmany.html