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Topic: FS:Various bits and pieces - UK |
Adrian
Replies: 2
Views: 4707
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:40 am Subject: FS:Various bits and pieces - UK |
Selling bits as the bike has gone.
BMW Multi vario tank bag. It's in very good condition, with zippy out middle bit and rain cover. Only used a handful of times, £50 plus p&p or collection ... |
Topic: K1100rs vs K1100lt |
Adrian
Replies: 13
Views: 12934
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 3:34 pm Subject: K1100rs vs K1100lt |
40lb weight difference (see http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/K1100RS.htm), hot in the summer, toasty in winter  |
Topic: stiff clutch |
Adrian
Replies: 6
Views: 8856
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 3:34 pm Subject: stiff clutch |
Thank you folks, I'll check the pivot arm first  |
Topic: UK Newbie |
Adrian
Replies: 12
Views: 13142
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:55 pm Subject: UK Newbie |
Welcome, there are a few Brits here  |
Topic: stiff clutch |
Adrian
Replies: 6
Views: 8856
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 5:43 pm Subject: stiff clutch |
Any received wisdom on what might have made my clutch stiff suddenly? The clutch was replaced about 3 years (15,000 miles) ago, I can move the cable about, so it appears to be free to move.
Can th ... |
Topic: How big a job is replacing the valve seals |
Adrian
Replies: 4
Views: 7656
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:11 pm Subject: How big a job is replacing the valve seals |
| As my 97 LT is burning oil, yes I know that lots do, I'm thinking it might be a good idea to investigate replacing the valve stem oil seals in case this makes a difference. The bike uses about 1ltr e ... |
Topic: Overseas/Off the Grid sticker folks report here! |
Adrian
Replies: 28
Views: 26278
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:38 pm Subject: Overseas/Off the Grid sticker folks report here! |
| Did you get my PM for a sticker? |
Topic: K11OG sticker |
Adrian
Replies: 117
Views: 74049
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:31 pm Subject: K11OG sticker |
| Just caught up with this thread, how/where/who do I email for a sticker and how much? Maybe worth organising a UK distribution to save post? |
Topic: Wider rear luggage rack for K1100LT |
Adrian
Replies: 7
Views: 12508
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:04 pm Subject: Wider rear luggage rack for K1100LT |
Or build your own, if all goes well there should be a picture of my camping rack based on an F650 topbox base and a piece of marine plywood
[img]http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/worlestone/K1100L ... |
Topic: Erratic fuel gauge |
Adrian
Replies: 27
Views: 22399
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 6:12 pm Subject: Erratic fuel gauge |
Sorted, it was a flaky earth, gave it a wiggle and now sorted, thanks.
I picked up a useful tip from Mike at Cardiff Motorrad today, he advised me to cover the electrical connections with Wurth dry ... |
Topic: Erratic fuel gauge |
Adrian
Replies: 27
Views: 22399
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 3:46 pm Subject: Erratic fuel gauge |
| Since the weekend the fuel gauge on my 96 KLT has become rather erratic. It's OK when the tank is full, but after 150 miles and the gauge usually just below half the needle swings down way past the re ... |
Topic: Autocom intercom power source |
Adrian
Replies: 5
Views: 7747
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 5:04 pm Subject: Autocom intercom power source |
Thanks all, I chose the tail light feed and all seems to be well.
Adrian |
Topic: Autocom intercom power source |
Adrian
Replies: 5
Views: 7747
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 1:22 pm Subject: Autocom intercom power source |
| I've just bought a 2nd hand autocom rider to pillion unit for out trip this summer. It needs to be powered from the bike's electrics, where would be the best place to connect so that it's only live w ... |
Topic: Mounting helmcam on K11LT/SE |
Adrian
Replies: 8
Views: 9680
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 6:41 pm Subject: Mounting helmcam on K11LT/SE |
Hi Svempa,
I didn't know you were on this list
EP approaching soon. The camera sounds fun
Adrian |
Topic: Does yours buzz? |
Adrian
Replies: 45
Views: 37199
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Forum: Tech Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 6:34 pm Subject: Does yours buzz? |
Buzz... only at 8,500 rpm  |
Topic: Front brake light switch |
Adrian
Replies: 24
Views: 21022
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 4:01 pm Subject: Front brake light switch |
This is sad, a reply to my own post!
Just come in from the garage -I've managed to get the rear light to go off - yay. Lots of WD40 into the micro switch to free it. Rather hampered as I cannot ... |
Topic: Front brake light switch |
Adrian
Replies: 24
Views: 21022
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 3:06 pm Subject: Front brake light switch |
| Thanks for this folks, just what I need. My rear brake light is permanently on. I don't think it's due to the rear brake switch as I can hear a click when it opens and closes, so think it must be th ... |
Topic: K1100LT 1998 Clutch Cable – Stiffness & Breakages |
Adrian
Replies: 7
Views: 10908
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Forum: Tech Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:33 pm Subject: K1100LT 1998 Clutch Cable – Stiffness & Breakages |
| Also check the routing of the cable. I found that just wiggling/moving the cable a CM or so made a big difference to the smoothnest of the 'pull', an amazing difference with just a little adjustment. ... |
Topic: Spare bulb and fuse container |
Adrian
Replies: 5
Views: 6614
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:16 pm Subject: Spare bulb and fuse container |
Yup, most any car parts store. In fact mine is a standard BMW box just the same, but with added BMW logo
Maybe we could ship some over if needed...
Adrian |
Topic: Givi rack mount |
Adrian
Replies: 21
Views: 23984
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:13 am Subject: Givi rack mount |
SWMBO wouldn't even consider getting on a bike without a top box to hide her ass.
... aren't the Givi boxes are wider than the BMW ones  |
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