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- Tue Oct 17, 2017 5:55 am
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: WONT START
- Replies: 33
- Views: 21549
Re: WONT START
My normal diagnosis procedure is to pull everything apart, breaking something in the process, and then find that the kill switch is engaged or the kickstand down.
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:44 am
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: Sight glass???
- Replies: 37
- Views: 23861
Re: Sight glass???
Near as dammit upright may not be close enough on a propped up sidestand.
The sightglass may be full of oil in this situation and hence not showing a line, while on your abba stand at true vertical it shows a line at the 3/4 position.
The sightglass may be full of oil in this situation and hence not showing a line, while on your abba stand at true vertical it shows a line at the 3/4 position.
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:23 pm
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: Sight glass???
- Replies: 37
- Views: 23861
Re: Sight glass???
Were you just trying to hold the bike upright before while checking the oil, rather than having it on a centrestand?
- Sun Oct 01, 2017 5:09 am
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: BMW Build Quality, has it improved?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7528
Re: BMW Build Quality, has it improved?
Absolutely
- Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:39 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: BMW Build Quality, has it improved?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7528
Re: BMW Build Quality, has it improved?
That's about the same level of corrosion as my '93 RS
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:04 pm
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: Oil changes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12887
Re: Oil changes
When it comes to oil changes, I do something quite radical. I read the manual and use the spec / grade (though not necessarily the brand) recommended by the manufacturer after thousands of hours of testing and development. Do this and you won't go far wrong. Alternately you could ask the opinion of...
- Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:20 pm
- Forum: Ride Reports
- Topic: FLASH broke my bike
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11504
Re: FLASH broke my bike
I can see a R1200RS in my future, but at the moment It's me broken not the bike (recovering from bypass a week ago)
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:43 pm
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: Sight glass???
- Replies: 37
- Views: 23861
Re: Sight glass???
Seems to be an issue even if you do a standard installation perfectly
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.ph ... l-fill-cap
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.ph ... l-fill-cap
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:17 am
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: Sight glass???
- Replies: 37
- Views: 23861
Re: Sight glass???
seems to be a common problem on oilheads, solved by aftermarket filler assembly, or by removing the valve cover, thouroughly degreasing and installing the insert with both a new o-ring and quality silicone sealant
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:31 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: Header cleaning ... result
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7568
Re: Header cleaning ... result
Yeah, it's the acid, which the lower grades don't have.
The Max 10 is probably not deemed safe for retail here.
The Max 10 is probably not deemed safe for retail here.
- Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:20 pm
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: Sight glass???
- Replies: 37
- Views: 23861
Re: Sight glass???
I think it is actually 3.75l required.(from fully empty including filter) If you have overfilled it with fresh oil it can be hard to tell, but if you start it on the centrestand you may see the level drop into the window. (I have done this overfill too) The procedure for checking is to leave it on t...
- Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:06 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: Header cleaning ... result
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7568
Re: Header cleaning ... result
Unfortunately they don't sell that version of Harpic here.......I guess Aussie sh.t is not as sticky.
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:11 am
- Forum: Boxertech
- Topic: System Pannier locks help - oops
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5555
Re: System Pannier locks help - oops
I'm sure I came across some tutorials for doing this on Youtube when I was rekeying my set. I had the key so was able to get it out easily but there is a way to remove it without.
I'll see if I can find it again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TEwD6nEpgk
I'll see if I can find it again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TEwD6nEpgk
- Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:07 pm
- Forum: Boxerbanter
- Topic: Fall from Grace
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5002
Re: Fall from Grace
Cool, a new treatment of a classic without losing the essence.
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:41 pm
- Forum: Bits'n'bobs for sale
- Topic: Wanted Ramstrut
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2414
Wanted Ramstrut
Anyone got one surplus to their needs?