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I'm out of town now so I can't get the exact build date of my 04, but it is around 9/03. My bike did NOT exhibit this behaviour until the spring of last year when I had the dealer replace the brake fluild as recommended in the maint guide. I suspect I got a software "upgrade" as part of th...

Had the rear brake system checked - twice - under warranty. The rear brake still releases then grabs while holding on a hill. No fault codes on the BMW diagnostic computer. Finally got an answer from BMW Germany: My 2004 has the computer software formerly found only on the enforcement bikes. BMW say...

My right switches quit this past spring as well. My 04 is still under warranty so the dealer replaced the whole switch. Interesting about the broken wire. My zip-ties were very tight when new, but I have since cut and replaced most of them. Cheap insurance against hassles.

To get back to the original thread... My 2004 ABS model did not behave that way until I had the brakes bled (BMW dealer) about three months ago. Now about half the time the rear brake will release and re-engage after rolling backwards a few inches. The temporary fix is either pressing very firmly on...

Thanks for the show. I was there again this year and as you said, it was great. Highly recommended.

I used the smaller (forgot the model) Big Mak on my Roadster for a year. Good map case, waterproof, easy gas fill, no scratches. I removed it a few months ago after a fit of thinking about the platten catching me in a very sensitive spot in the event of a collision. Especially with the reinforcement...

I also have the Verholens and second what others have said. They look factory. Perfect fit and finish. The only issue I've noted is that sometimes on a tight parking lot left turn the horn button will contact my BMW brand tank bag. It is an attention-getter for sure. My 2004 ABS model did not requir...

Visited the dealer on Wednesday. Had the brake fluid changed and the right turn signal switch replaced (under warranty). About the paint, though... BMW has a one year warranty on non-mechanical items, such as paint. For some reason I had it in my head the warranty was "bumper-to-bumper" fo...

Hmm. I took some digital photos, but the paint problems do not show up well. Either my Canon 2 mp camera or my photographic skills are not up to the task. The photos are of a silver/grey painted hub with silver/grey cracks in the paint. There is little contrast to highlight the areas of concern. The...

Thanks guys.
I'll see if I can get a photo posted this evening, although it may be a challenge for me.

Anyone seen paint defects on the rear drive? This is a 2004 ABS model I bought new in Feb 2004. About 15k miles, always garaged. Mine looks like the paint is cracking, but not peeling. Since I have 11 months left on the waranty I'll be dicussing it with my dealer of course. However if this has happe...