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by gazcoo
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.
by gazcoo
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. :)
by gazcoo
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.
by gazcoo
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.
by gazcoo
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.
by gazcoo
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]
by gazcoo
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.
by gazcoo
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.



by gazcoo
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...
by gazcoo
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/
by gazcoo
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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by gazcoo
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.
by gazcoo
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.
by gazcoo
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.