Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
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Doctor T
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by Doctor T »
R1200 Driveshaft FAILURE. How to fix your driveshaft
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sakm
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by sakm »
That was a close
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Elkinell
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by Elkinell »
Blimey even I could do that!
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60Aviator
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by 60Aviator »
Didn't see him push front end onto spline over circlip.
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Doctor T
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by Doctor T »
Elkinell wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:45 pm
Blimey even I could do that!
Its an easy job
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sakm
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by sakm »
60Aviator wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:09 pm
Didn't see him push front end onto spline over circlip.
I also never saw him apply any sealing grease to the boots!
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Elkinell
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by Elkinell »
60Aviator wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:09 pm
Didn't see him push front end onto spline over circlip.
I also saw the circlip and wondered about it. Did I miss the bit where he mentions how much the new drive shaft is?
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Elkinell
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by Elkinell »
sakm wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:58 am
I also never saw him apply any sealing grease to the boots!
Talk about half a job!
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EasyRider
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by EasyRider »
Dont Ride Faster, Than Your Angel Can Fly.
