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- Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:49 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: R1200RT Cafe Racer
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3359
Re: R1200RT Cafe Racer
Going by the IRS sticker on the speedo, it was once a poilce bike.
- Fri May 04, 2018 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bank holiday ... Good weather ... What ya doing?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1271
Re: Bank holiday ... Good weather ... What ya doing?
Off on the bike in the morning for a 4 day camping trip to Belgium and Luxembourg. This time last year we were freezing our wot-sits off in France.
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Helite Airbag Safety Vest
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2955
Re: Helite Airbag Safety Vest
I've had one of these for 4 years from Point Two. Similar spec as Helite, slightly cheaper.
https://uk.pointtwoairvests.com/products/proair-mc
As above using becomes second nature. Personaly I would not ride without it.
https://uk.pointtwoairvests.com/products/proair-mc
As above using becomes second nature. Personaly I would not ride without it.
- Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:21 pm
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Go Faster Reflective Stripes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1468
Re: Go Faster Reflective Stripes
I'm all for as much reflective and fluorescent as possible. It all another layer of safety to ensure they have no excuse for not seeing us.
- Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:52 pm
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Go Faster Reflective Stripes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1468
Re: Go Faster Reflective Stripes
That really is bling. But they will see you coming.
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Go Faster Reflective Stripes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1468
Go Faster Reflective Stripes
Just finished fitting some go faster reflective stripes. They were easy to fit and i think they look good.
They were obtained from https://www.gsstickerman.co.uk A really nice guy based in the Isle Of Man.[attachimg=1]
They were obtained from https://www.gsstickerman.co.uk A really nice guy based in the Isle Of Man.[attachimg=1]
- Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Wethead; is this a BMW model or those are aftermarket decals
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1211
Re: Wethead; is this a BMW model or those are aftermarket decals
There is a company in the uk that do someting similar, link below.
https://www.gsstickerman.co.uk/shop/liq ... nnier-kit/
https://www.gsstickerman.co.uk/shop/liq ... nnier-kit/
- Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:24 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Recommended Battery
- Replies: 0
- Views: 770
Recommended Battery
Can anyone recommend the best cold starting battery for a 2010 RT.
- Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: How many of you own a second bike?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 12619
Re: How many of you own a second bike?
I have a BSA Bantam D7 1966.
- Mon May 08, 2017 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Newbie questions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3269
Re: Newbie questions
With ref to the difficulty getting it into first gear. I read an interesting article on-line which explained why the BMW Getrag gearbox acts this way. To cut a long story short it is due to the addition of 'o' rings on the shafts which causes the gearbox to stop spinning very qui...
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:30 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Denali D2 Lights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1909
Re: Denali D2 Lights
No seam okay so far. I have routed to be clear of the exhaust by a couple in inches. The only issue is they are very bright so aiming is important.
Link below for lights.
https://www.bikevis.com/product/bikevis ... ng-lights/
Link below for lights.
https://www.bikevis.com/product/bikevis ... ng-lights/
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:34 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Denali D2 Lights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1909
Re: Denali D2 Lights
Hi
I fitted these direct to the head cover mounting bolt. They are from a company called Bikevis in the UK.
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- Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:50 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Squeak During Pre Start Check
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1325
Re: Squeak During Pre Start Check
Thanks for the advise. It seams to squeak almost immediately, ie while the red light is still on.
- Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:17 am
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Aux Running Light Mounting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1405
Aux Running Light Mounting
Has anyone got any bright ideas on how I can mount a pair of aux running lights on a 2010 1200RT. I am trying to avoid buying brackets from BMW.
- Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:13 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Squeak During Pre Start Check
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1325
Squeak During Pre Start Check
Has anyone else encountered a squeaking noise during the pre start up check.