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by Boxflyer
Thu Sep 18, 2025 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Start in gear
Replies: 8
Views: 1222
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Re: Start in gear

Hello,
There are 2 things to look for that are likely trouble spots.
1) There is a small wiring connector on the front side of the clutch handle bracket.
If you have added bar backs/bar risers, that can add undue strain on the little connector, causing it to not make good contact.
If you recently ...
by Boxflyer
Mon May 26, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Valve Check
Replies: 7
Views: 1982
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Re: Valve Check


I have done my own maintenance on every bike I have ever owned. A valve check on a Boxer is pretty easy. The newer ones are getting a little crazy with the need for special tools,. :o


The newer ones only need feeler gauges, a micrometer, a low range torque wrench and some basic hand tools for ...
by Boxflyer
Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:18 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: New to me R1200RT LC 2016 oil question
Replies: 7
Views: 4438
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Re: New to me R1200RT LC 2016 oil question

There’s a LOT to comment on here…
1. The 2018 WetHead has an integrated transmission with the crankcase and shares the engine oil for lubrication.
2. The plug on the left side of the engine is the 8mm hex cover used to access the TDC slot on the rotor of the alternator.
3. The plug you describe ...
by Boxflyer
Sat Mar 01, 2025 12:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Air Filter
Replies: 7
Views: 12640
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Re: Air Filter

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by Boxflyer
Fri Feb 28, 2025 12:30 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: R1250 Shiftcam Tools
Replies: 27
Views: 46437
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Re: R1250 Shiftcam Tools

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by Boxflyer
Thu Feb 27, 2025 5:55 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Torque Wrench
Replies: 5
Views: 15860
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Re: Torque Wrench

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by Boxflyer
Thu Feb 27, 2025 5:29 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Torque Wrench
Replies: 5
Views: 15860
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Re: Torque Wrench

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by Boxflyer
Wed Feb 26, 2025 8:12 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: R1250 Shiftcam Tools
Replies: 27
Views: 46437
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Re: R1250 Shiftcam Tools

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by Boxflyer
Wed Feb 26, 2025 11:59 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: O ring size
Replies: 2
Views: 11235
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Re: O ring size

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by Boxflyer
Tue Feb 25, 2025 1:52 am
Forum: Tools
Topic: R1250 Shiftcam Tools
Replies: 27
Views: 46437
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Re: R1250 Shiftcam Tools

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by Boxflyer
Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello from Cambridge
Replies: 5
Views: 3381
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Re: Hello from Cambridge

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by Boxflyer
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Which Fairing Bolts
Replies: 22
Views: 12065
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Re: Which Fairing Bolts

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by Boxflyer
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Brake Fluid
Replies: 6
Views: 2361
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Re: Brake Fluid

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by Boxflyer
Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Body panel screws
Replies: 7
Views: 2987
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Re: Body panel screws

Looks like a solution.