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by jswisc
Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:10 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Fitting headlamp bulbs
Replies: 25
Views: 5026

Re: Fitting headlamp bulbs

15,500 mi so right on cue, my 14 low beam went out. Not sure where, but somewhere I read a suggestion to use a narrow dowel 2 feet long to release those tangs. Worked like a charm. Using a light, I could see the whole setup looking under the handlebar. I slid the dowel in along the left side gas tan...
by jswisc
Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:26 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2014 R1200RT doesn't start on 1st try
Replies: 15
Views: 4573

Re: 2014 R1200RT doesn't start on 1st try

I had this problem on my 14' RT. Began searching the various forums and came across someone (who seemed VERY informed) that said turn the key on and turn the throttle all the way from wide open to close 3 times and shut the ignition off. Should solve the problem. Did it 2 days ago and damned if it d...
by jswisc
Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Shift Assist
Replies: 39
Views: 11070

Re: Shift Assist

I don't have sa on my 14' my but I do have an 800 Ducati I race quite a bit, and it's GP shift. Funny how you can change your routine! :-)
by jswisc
Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:16 am
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Tips On Handling
Replies: 16
Views: 11198

Re: Tips On Handling

Without doubt he is a truly gifted and talented rider and I know I'd never be able to do that with all the practice in the world AND totally clean pavement....... Just sayin if someone where to sprinkle a little gravel in a few spots and didn't tell him I bet the outcome might not be the same......
by jswisc
Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:17 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Tips On Handling
Replies: 16
Views: 11198

Re: Tips On Handling

Love watching how far ahead he's looking. It really works if you get into the habit of not looking at the road immediately in front of you. Raises your eyes to horizontal and really improves your sense of balance. Unfortunately, as road riders, we're never guaranteed a pefectly clean cornering surfa...