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- Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3147
Re: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT
The LED's that I bought have a beam pattern that is an exact match of the halogen bulb. Most of the new LED's match the Halogen filament position and shape to ensure proper beam pattern.
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3147
Re: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT
I used these bulbs from Amazon for a total cost of $110 and they work great - much much brighter. I was able to install without taking the light assembly out. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XKSWSF6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [size=2px]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:26 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2807
Re: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
Yes there is a warning notice but it can be cleared with GS-911 - I don't think it will go away by itself. Some people eliminate the flapper valve movement by disconnecting the cables and keeping the motor connected. I would not recommend this except for just trying out a disconnected flapper valve....
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:15 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2807
Re: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
No problem with BMW warranty - The servo motor and flapper valve cable connections are still on the bike. All I have to do is disconnect the servo buddy and reconnect the servo motor.
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:25 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2807
Re: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
Frankly I did not want to hassle with BMW warranty administration. The service department said that noisy flapper would not be covered by BMW warranty - The valve had to seize. Based on researching the issue my valve would probable seize within the next year given I average 18K miles per year. I did...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2807
Installed Servo Buddy to eliminate noisy exhaust valve
[size=2px]I have 2019 R1250 RT with 16,800 miles. The exhaust valve stared make the loud noise on start up around 16K mile. To solve the issue, I tried lubricating flapper valve which lasted about 1-200 miles. Just installed a installed a Servo Buddy servo eliminator with the following results:[/si...
- Sun May 17, 2020 10:26 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Michelin Road 5GTs
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5541
Re: Michelin Road 5GTs
I just replaced my Michelin Road 5 GT's after 3,900 miles with [size=2px]Pirelli Angel GT's [/size] . Front tire down to the wear bars at the center and side. Back tire down to the wear bars at the center, but some rubber left on the sides. Positives - Tires handled well to end of life - best handli...