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I am going to replace the inner seal I will examine the cover gasket and go from there.

Micky

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How many times can you reuse a value cover gasket or should you replace each time?

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Micky

You can order from these guys. they have many other parts as well.

http://www.beemerboneyard.com/7119963252.html


Micky

Matt

The manual even says that MAX oil consumption is like .85qt/500 miles. So that is about right guess.
I don't care it runs like stink and does not mark its turf so I am happy.


Micky

All I mean 100ml per 100miles . No smoke no leaks no drips runs good. The first owner drove it to work and back for 4years. He ddin't even use the front brake. There was NO wear on the front rotor. I am trying to run it in properly but so far no effect. Since there is no apparent loss of oil.(smoke ...

I bought one of those aluminum fuel bottles they use for camping stoves. That way it stays sealed and i don't have to carry a fully quart bottle

Micky

2004 rockster 29k miles 100ml per 100 miles. like the guy said i am the second owner and the first used it as a commuter so i don't know if it will ever stop.

Micky

They make them but they are like $30. I just got a piece of alumnum ground to shape so as not to hit anything when folded up. Drilled four holes used countersunk screws, washers and nylocks. Not pretty but paint it flat back you can't hardly see it. Put the screws up thru the bottom, use the washers...

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I am pretty sure that a "overdive" gear ration must be below 1 to 1.

My Guzzi has two ratios (4th&5th) that are below 1 to 1 .

Since our/my Rockster's ratios are over 1 to 1 there are no "overdrive" gears.

Micky

Yes I have the Rockster and it's touring shield and have found it to help alot but not a world changer. But every bit helps.

Micky

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Here is what i found. I have luggage and this way I can put the full size bag on and direct the exhaust away from the wheel or the bag.

Micky

Here is a pic of a SS tip being used with the shield (turn backwards).

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr40 ... CF0951.jpg


Micky

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I am told on the Guzzi site that BMW won't be an exhibitor.


Micky

I believe not much. Just make sure that the tires are up. All the brake switches works. If you really want to get into it. Push it around and work the brakes to get any surface rust off the rotor(oops thinking of my Guzzi ours are stainless I beleive), make sure the clutch is working and not stuck t...

Have you checked for broken or loose CAT mounts. I don't seem to feel much differnce or any at all. Is your exhaust tip nice and tight?

Micky

Thnaks GypsyRR I am new at this.

Micky

I had one of those too. It is nearly impossible to keep tight and was almost completly rusted in 2 months. I am not trying to sell these myself just telling you will you not be happy with the one you ordered unless you live in "0" % humidity and have no salt within a hundred miles of you. ...

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Take a look at this post over in the Rockster section if you might be interested in a SS tip as a muffler replacement.


Micky

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I finally found a place to make me 1 3/4" SS tips to replace muffler.

The company is http://www.stainlesssteelmufflers.com

They cost $60 a pair but now I have an extra or one to maybe sell.

I just ordered a pair of 1 3/4" polished stainless turn down tips from http://www.stainlesssteelmufflers.com

They are aliitle pricey $60 a pair but you will have them forever or split the cost with someone else who needs one.

Micky