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by Jethro66
Mon Aug 07, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Re: Lowering suspension question
Replies: 10
Views: 2863

Re: Lowering suspension question

Hi, I used the hyperpro springs, although my bike didn't have ESA. I then replaced units with Wilbers units, which were a higher quality shock than standard.
by Jethro66
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Tools
Topic: Swingarm socket
Replies: 2
Views: 2487

Re: Swingarm socket

If you live in a wet, cold country where the authorities throw copious amounts of salt on the road, rust isn't far away  :'(
by Jethro66
Thu Jul 14, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Swingarm socket
Replies: 2
Views: 2487

Swingarm socket

Needed to change my swingarm bearings and suddenly realised that I didn't have a 12mm hex key or a 30mm deep socket. So I purchased one of each and locked myself in the garage for an hour with my angle grinder. The result? A socket from Frankenstein's laboratory! But it does the job! I can torque t...
by Jethro66
Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear shock lower bolt hole dimensions
Replies: 2
Views: 1027

Re: Rear shock lower bolt hole dimensions

I have a replacement bolt for the shock. I would like to know the shock hole diameter to give me an idea of  how much material, if any,  I need to remove before removing the shock.
by Jethro66
Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear shock lower bolt hole dimensions
Replies: 2
Views: 1027

Rear shock lower bolt hole dimensions

I've just had to drill out the bolt that secures the lower fitting of the rear sock absorber to the swinging arm. The shock refuses to move. It would appear that there may be some of the bolt material left inside the assembly which is fowling the removal of the shock. If anyone has access to a 2009 ...
by Jethro66
Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Yoke badge
Replies: 2
Views: 1931

Yoke badge

Does anyone know where I can buy a BMW badge for the top yoke on my 2009 RT? At present there is a plastic disc there. I notice that on later models the disc has been replaced by a badge. After-market is more than acceptable if the genuine part costs an arm and a leg lol
by Jethro66
Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear suspension bolt stuck.
Replies: 2
Views: 1310

Re: Rear suspension bolt stuck.

Cheers bud, I've tried acetone also. Going to heat the magnesium unit with halogen lamps tomorrow to help the alloy expand and then use a impact wrench to help to ease the bolt out. The air temp is very cold at present causing the alloy housing to grip the steel bolt tight. I'm hoping heat will help...
by Jethro66
Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear suspension bolt stuck.
Replies: 2
Views: 1310

Rear suspension bolt stuck.

Changing the springs on my 2009 bike. Front one, which I thought would be a pain went like a dream. Got the rear top bolt loose, but the bottom one doesn't want to play ball. Initially I tried using a breaker bar and a T50 size torx bit. I've tried soaking with penetrating oil, in the gaps between t...
by Jethro66
Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Ex-police bike
Replies: 4
Views: 3051

Re: Ex-police bike

Top man! Many thanks!
by Jethro66
Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Ex-police bike
Replies: 4
Views: 3051

Ex-police bike

Hi, I've just received my 59 plate ex-police bike and it still has a couple of things on it that I'd like to remove. There are brackets for lights on the nose of the bike behind the indicator lenses and switch gear on the left hand grip. Would someone please be kind enough to let me know how to remo...
by Jethro66
Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Re: Lowering suspension question
Replies: 10
Views: 2863

Re: Lowering suspension question

I've ordered the low seat. I've also purchased some 8mm think steel plate to make an enlarged foot for the sidestand, and going to weld some steel rod to form a loop to push down with my boot.
by Jethro66
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:19 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Re: Lowering suspension question
Replies: 10
Views: 2863

Re: Lowering suspension question

Thanks for the input guys. I will have a chat with the suppliers tomorrow if they know of any issues. I believe they also manufacture a 25mm reduction spring.
by Jethro66
Wed Jan 27, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Re: Lowering suspension question
Replies: 10
Views: 2863

Re: Lowering suspension question

Hi, I've now purchased my 2009 R1200 Rt. I need to lower it. I can purchase a kit by Hyperpro that lowers by 30mm front and rear from Motorworks along with a fitting tool. Will I still be able to use the centre stand, or will it require modifying? The sidestand needs a bolt welding near the foot , s...