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- Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New Member from Chicago
- Replies: 5
- Views: 926
Re: New Member from Chicago
Welcome! Now that you are a BMW Owner, you may want to consider joining the Chicago Region BMW Owners Club. https://www.crbmw.com/ Couple of years ago, I was a member of CRBMW when I had my R100RS. They used to meet at the Elk Lodge in Elmhurst and have tech Sundays at Motoworks. I will l...
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Rear shock gone on my 2011 RT after just 14,000 miles
- Replies: 10
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Re: Rear shock gone on my 2011 RT after just 14,000 miles
Try to find a suspension specialist that works on racing motorbikes. They are better equipped and have more knowledge than your regular shop. Stakes are much higher at the track. In my experience they can rebuild any shock or if they can't, they will recommend...
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Interference from USB charger
- Replies: 2
- Views: 827
Re: Interference from USB charger
The charger and excess USB cable is curled up under here and cable tied to hold it secure. Rick, magnetic field exist every time a current passes thru a conductor, however, by curling the cables/wires, you have increased the magnetic field enough that it interferes with your OEM equipment. ...
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New Member from Chicago
- Replies: 5
- Views: 926
Re: New Member from Chicago
Jack, we too split lanes, although we can get pulled over for it. However, in my 24 years in Illinois, I am yet to be pulled over for lane splitting. Speeding is a different issue. Although, I did contribute to the budget of California few times as well, LOL.
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:46 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New Member from Chicago
- Replies: 5
- Views: 926
New Member from Chicago
Hello everyone, I am Dan from Chicago. Just bought a 2008 R1200RTP with about 26K miles. I am 50 years old, been riding actively for 40+ years. I am a former club racer, I raced mostly in the Midwest with CCS. In the past I raced Aprilia, Ducati, Triumph and Kawasaki, time was right to ret...