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by Dori928
Mon Jul 27, 2015 10:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Head Gasket
Replies: 8
Views: 3725

Re: Head Gasket

The Haynes Manual indicates these gaskets (valve cover gasket) can be reused unless damaged or there is an indication of oil leakage. Changing them every 6k miles @ $90 a pair seems at least unnecessary; gouging more likely.
by Dori928
Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Poll of Tyre Options - R 1200/1250 RT
Replies: 130
Views: 46131

Re: Poll of Tyre Options - R 1200 RT, K26 (2012)

These are just amazing mileages how do you do it. I could have got 7K from RA2 GT. Maybe with a push they might have gone to 8K. However I never wear them to the limit of 1 mm. In my experience having had 2 blow outs caused by sharp metal object embedding themselves into the rear, I like something ...
by Dori928
Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Poll of Tyre Options - R 1200/1250 RT
Replies: 130
Views: 46131

Re: Poll of Tyre Options - R 1200 RT, K26 (2012)

The photo of the PR3 rear tire in Reply 17 by Budman has 4mm of tread after 22,000 km (14k mi)

The previous rear & front tires, both PR 3's, were replaced after 26,000 km (16k mi), but still had a little tread left.

My next set will without a doubt be PR-4's !