BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Buckster wrote:You get what you pay for. I bought a craftsman mostly because of the warranty. My dad taught me that good tools will last and if you take care of them, they will take care of you.

I bought the Craftsman also but I don't think that the lifetime guarantee applies to their torque wrenches.

I agree....go for it!

My fuel warning light comes on like clockwork at about 160 miles. I consistently get 43-45 mpg in mixed driving using 93 octane.

I got this advice here and I don't get the smoke anymore. Park it on the center stand only...no more smokie okie dokie.

Both my grips are now dead. They died separately. The dealer said the grips themselves need to be replaced. Parts for both are about $250 and then add 2.5 hours of labor. Does this sound right?

Thanks.

I strongly suggest that you do wire your GPS unit. See link. This is the setup I use for my Zumo 660. The Zumo is water resistant so I did not need the cover for the GPS unit. It works great. Easy off/on. I have it wired to my Battery Tender lead. Also can charge cell phone on the go. This is not th...

Have you drained the airbox lately? If it gets filled with enough oil it will do exactly what you are describing. I just had my beakster in for its 24k service. Would they normally drain the airbox as part of this service? They did install a new air filter. And okay...I don't even know what an airb...

It seems like every fifth or sixth I start my beakster I get fairly good sized puff of smoke out the pipe. It may be happening more frequently lately. What could be causing this and is it anything to worry about?

Thanks for any help with this.

I went ahead and ordered a replacement mud flap from a local BMW dealer. Why? :smt017 Well I don't' really know why other than maybe I wanted to keep my beakster in stock condition. And I have heard that when riding in the rain without it the rooster tail will leave an oily streak down your back. O...

I went ahead and ordered a replacement mud flap from a local BMW dealer. It is going to cost about $21.

Thanks for the reassurance boxer and Taos. I wonder why BMW engineered this mud flap thing but not a 50 cent cap for the hole in the rear wheel to prevent the wheel bolts from rusting?

Sometime over the past few months my rear adjustable "mud flap" must have fallen off. I just noticed it today. Do I really need this thing anyway? I had the bike to the dealer this week just for its 24,000 mile check. Come to think about it, they did install new rear brake pads. Is there a...

How about adding a Bead Rider? Has anyone experienced a marked improvement in comfort after installing one of these?

My black BMW system cases have several scuff marks left by my boot heels. I have tried removing the scuffs with ArmourAll but this does not seem to work. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you.

duckdave wrote:The key to both of these releases is plenty of vigorous prying action in many directions, applied with some force, to loosen both the clamp and the hose.
-dd

DD...sounds like a joy. Maybe I'll double-up on my blood pressure meds before I try it.

Thanks everyone for the input.

PA Rider

I need to do this upgrade. Does anyone know how well the Smallparts disconnect units compare to the CPC chrome plated brass quick disconnects sold at Beemer Boneyard?

Thanks

This heated grip failure problem must be spreading like a virus. First my throttle side went out and now the other side stopped working too. I am not very skilled at troubleshooting electrical problems but I would love to avoid going to the dealership if I can. Where do these wires usually break? If...

Has anyone else had trouble getting a front Michelin Pilot Road 2 for their R1150R? I have been waiting over two months for the front while the rear tire was immediately available. Why do they advertise products that are not readily available?

I am a novice when it comes to working on bikes...especially electrical issues. My throttle side grip heat is not working either. What is the most common problem when this occurs? Must the engine be running when I try to test to see if power is making it to the grip?

Thanks

According to my local BMW dealer, many quality motorcycle tires are in very short supply. I have been waiting for over a month for a front Pilot Road 2.