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by Shuswaper
Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Specks of Tar.
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Canada

Re: Specks of Tar.

Varsol, works like a charm.
by Shuswaper
Wed Oct 09, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Bevel drive Crush washer vs O-Ring
Replies: 2
Views: 1211
Canada

Re: Bevel drive Crush washer vs O-Ring

Thanks for that David, haven't had to do the oil change yet, so I wasn't aware of the exact design difference in the parts !!

Cheers.
by Shuswaper
Wed Oct 09, 2024 2:12 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Bevel drive Crush washer vs O-Ring
Replies: 2
Views: 1211
Canada

Bevel drive Crush washer vs O-Ring

It has occurred to me that something might be ass backwards here. I have taken notice that in all the documents I have read so far, an O-Ring is specified for the drain plug on the Bevel housing while a crush washer is for the fill/level plug. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Every drain plug o...
by Shuswaper
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hill start control
Replies: 15
Views: 4752
Canada

Re: Hill start control

Rusty, it looks like the Hill Start control on your bike is set to automatic. Perhaps you might want to go into the TFT settings and change it to manual for better control ?!
by Shuswaper
Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Front left storage compartment. 2020 R1250RT
Replies: 11
Views: 2113
Canada

Re: Front left storage compartment. 2020 R1250RT

A little WD40 and push, assuming its the same design as the 21's and up.
by Shuswaper
Mon Jul 29, 2024 1:11 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: No anti-drain back valve !
Replies: 9
Views: 2191
Canada

Re: No anti-drain back valve !

Okay, I have since learned the oil filter doesn't need a backflow check valve, reason being, the oil level in the sump reservoir is higher than the bottom of the filter thus preventing oil from running out of the filter back into the crankcase. At least, that's what I have been led to believe....per...
by Shuswaper
Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: No anti-drain back valve !
Replies: 9
Views: 2191
Canada

Re: No anti-drain back valve !

Not yet, I do not have one loose to compare with.
by Shuswaper
Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: No anti-drain back valve !
Replies: 9
Views: 2191
Canada

No anti-drain back valve !

Ya gotta be kidding me...after doing much research on oil filters for my '23 RT, I purchased 2 Mahle OC 619s, "OEM" quality made in Austria oil filters from Amazon. How the hell is this filter suppose to be the correct replacement for the BMW filters, when there is no anti-drain valve for ...
by Shuswaper
Fri Jul 26, 2024 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: R1300RT Prototype
Replies: 25
Views: 5302
Canada

Re: R1300RT Prototype

Please believe me when I say : the final product will look nothing like those pictures, as many of the body plastics are mostly slapped on bits and pieces ...that thing is simply a rolling disguise and a test bed ! :roll:
by Shuswaper
Wed May 29, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Heightened seat & lowered pegs experiences?
Replies: 11
Views: 3721
Canada

Re: Heightened seat & lowered pegs experiences?

When I test drove the new RT, I immediately found my knees were uncomfortably high....in fact I found that on all the big Beemers. At 6' and 32" inseam, I knew what I had to do if I was gonna buy one. Soooo, I ordered the '23 RT with the high seat (its in the low position) and added the pegs lo...
by Shuswaper
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Water Running Down the Inside of Visor.
Replies: 11
Views: 2371
Canada

Re: Water Running Down the Inside of Visor.

Similar to Docter T, I used a thin strip of foam tape along the top edge where the visor intersects on closing. Its important to be using the right stuff. In my case, the closed cell type foam...its quite dense and will not let the water thru !
by Shuswaper
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Long post - Thinking about switching to Versys 1000 / R1250 RT ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1095
Canada

Re: Long post - Thinking about switching to Versys 1000 / R1250 RT ?

Spitchz , your questions are reasonable and warrant much response. I have had many bikes in my life, since 1969 in fact, so I just gotta say a few words. While I have enjoyed much in the way of Japanese reliability, there have been the occasional recalls, and minor issues nonetheless. All the brands...
by Shuswaper
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Pannier Handle fails to lock
Replies: 8
Views: 1937
Canada

Re: Pannier Handle fails to lock

On occasion, a handle will not fully close if my Pannier isn't fully seated properly and it just takes a bit of a jiggle and downward pressure in order for the bag to be in proper position, then the handle goes down real easy. My question is, why does anybody want the handles to close when the bags ...
by Shuswaper
Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:01 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Beemer in my future
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Canada

Beemer in my future

Hello everyone, I am currently riding a 2016 Goldwing and a Yamaha FJR1300ES. I plan on selling the Yammi and getting into a 2023 BMW 1250RT The info on this site is invaluable in so far as determining the reliability issues I have heard about in the past re BMWs. I truely hope the new RTs are as go...