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by Valentino23
Sat Nov 15, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Down side to weight loss
Replies: 9
Views: 2612
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Re: Down side to weight loss

The weird part about losing weight on a bike is how suddenly the ergonomics stop matching your body. Your whole center of gravity shifts, so the bars, pegs, and seat all feel “off” at once.
Some riders raise the rear shock a touch to change how the bike sits under them, and it fixes half the ...
by Valentino23
Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Alarm Going Off At Random
Replies: 8
Views: 999
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Re: Alarm Going Off At Random

Sensor 1 is usually the tilt/movement sensor, so sometimes even small vibrations can set it off. A weak DWA battery can also cause random triggers even without a warning on the dash, so worth swapping it if it’s a few years old. They’re not too hard to change, just tucked inside the unit.
by Valentino23
Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:09 pm
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: Lobster Lunch
Replies: 6
Views: 25770
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Re: Lobster Lunch

If you want to try something equally good at home, I order from Maine Lobster Now. They have fast delivery and fresh lobsters straight from Maine, with easy cooking instructions.
by Valentino23
Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Headlight not turning off after powering down
Replies: 2
Views: 1058
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Re: Headlight not turning off after powering down

Oof. Reverse polarity strikes again. Sounds like you may’ve fried a relay or ZFE module.
by Valentino23
Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Just got here!
Replies: 17
Views: 5785
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Re: Just got here!

Six miles?? Damn, you basically built that thing yourself. Congrats!
by Valentino23
Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Knee replacement
Replies: 10
Views: 3572
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Re: Knee replacement

Hope it all goes smoothly, Panman. 56 isn’t old, but knees don’t always agree. If the surgery and rehab go well, there’s a real shot she’ll be back on the bike, maybe not straight away, but it’s not game over.

Out of interest, while reading up on knee replacements I ended up digging into knee ...
by Valentino23
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: First RT Ride
Replies: 2
Views: 2610
Canada

Re: First RT Ride

It's great to expose your opinion, but half of these I expected to be, they're a good manufacturer after all
by Valentino23
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW used approved warranty
Replies: 4
Views: 3055
Canada

Re: BMW used approved warranty

Sometimes, there's room for exceptions or special circumstances, especially if it's a known issue like the flapper valve problem.

I managed to haggle my way with the guys doing the warranty, you have to convice them it's gonna be fine
by Valentino23
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hey there
Replies: 5
Views: 2883
Canada

Hey there

I'm Valentino, thrilled to join the crew. Motorcycle enthusiast and adventurer, I'm diving into the world of the BMW R1200RT. Eager to share stories, tips, and embark on this two-wheeled journey together.