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Traded the 1150 for a R1200GS. A little problem is I feel the TB could be better balanced for low speed work. The 1200s have not the bypass screws for idle balance, there is no manual fast idle control. How is the TB balance done for idle and other throttle settings for these engines? The 1200 is no...

Said goodbye to the R1150R thats been a pleasureable ride,traded in to a R1200GS. Its very much like the R but a few inches higher to ride. Still got that low end thump low down in the rev range, Its lighter than the 1150 and the motor is a bit smoother. So far so good. but I feel the TB could be be...

I've had this problem with CX500 and FJ1200, with both bikes it was due to short trips in very cold weather. Always worst if the oil had just been changed.
Make a long trip once a week of about 50 miles to heat up the oil and get rid of the water in oil.

Thanks for your replies, checking the cables I found a broken wire on right side throttle, tho not stopping the function of the throttles I see how it may give the symptoms when seen with the Twinmax on highest sencitivity. If the problem is due to worn/leaking throttle spindle, would a spot of oil ...

The above article is excellant. I had read this before which was very useful to me having never balance the BM type of carbs/TB. The responses 1,2 and 3 on page 16 do not fit what I saw on the Twinmax. When I open the throttle the indicator swings to the left momenterily, then when I close the throt...

There should be a thin crush washer pre-installed on the replacement oil pressure switch. If you use any sealant (and you should not need it because of the crush washer), use very little. Use something like Locktite 565. Sealant will affect the grounding path of the switch which will give you a fal...

Last year I found my left foot was getting covered in oil as was that side of the bike. Fortunately it was just a leaking oil pressure switch. Now the replacement switch has gone faulty by not lighting up when the main switch is turned on, then somtimes it does, then somtimes it comes on dim. The ne...

I have completed the service with new spark plugs, adjusted the valves, and checked the tube clips for tightness. Next, connect Twinmax to the throttles and mount the TM onto the tank so I can observe the balance while driving at speed. At idle the TB are perfect in sync, at any contant speed the TB...

Dallara wrote:You mean like this?





Dallara

Just to change tack slightly, What is the pipe or wire comeing away fro the oil drain screw for? Mine aint got one, or should it have one?

My 2001 UK bike does'nt have a plate attatched either,

but the link above works ok, decoded my bike as >>> Production date 2000 / 09

hrothgar02

What are your thoughts on the WET performance of your STs, They were good for me in the dry, but thier performance in the wet made me try Z6s and I think they are a better tyre in dry and the wet.

What was it like for you?

For what its worth....
My 2001 UK model runs 70mph at 4000rpm in 6th.

Looks as though this is the minority throughout the world. (this forum)

Mine is a 2001 single spark job and never surged in the 17,000 miles I have done of its 28,000 total miles.

Try before you buy. Go on urban and highway roads. If it feels ok, make sure if you buy the bike, it comes with a warrenty.

My Haynes manual is toooo old for my 2001 R

Would you like to post the method and readouts on this forum.

Thanks

Yes

And the dried up mark that it leave can be easy wiped clean.

Take off the light unit by looosening off the screw at the bottom
remove the bulb(s)
poke a clean cloth inside on the end of a stick/dowel that wont scratch,
you will find it reaches the tide mark.

Some of the things I take or have taken extra to the bikes toolkit.

1. Puncture repair kit
2. cable ties
3. roll of plastic tape
4. disposable camra
5. Clutch and break lever.
6. earplugs
7. Wiring diagram
8. tourch
9. side stand support for grass/gravel

I'm keeping mine a secret.

Does the K1200S come with a center stand, or could you have one fitted in OZ?

The ST is great bike to drive, but the negative reasons start to add up when you start to "spec it up" ABS, center stand, heated grips, chrome pipes, luggage. Here in the UK your over £10000. Then the waiting list. The price is very close to the RT that comes with more goodies as standa...

mine is same as jonothan's

see jonothan's post above and call that dealer you have just given a lot of your hard earned cash.