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Fitted NGK spark plugs, air filter not needed as very clean, fitted new motorworks fuel filter, o ring and filter hose clips and replaced steering damper soft bushes for rubberised ones supplied again from motorworks, I am very impressed with the ultra fast service from motorworks phoned order in on...

Thank you for help with oil recommendations I have ordered 75w90 semi synthetic oil for winter use in my final drive unit and the five speed gearbox with intentions of changing it to 90 SAE oil for summer use and 20w50 mineral oil for my engine for winter and summer use.

Good idea! :lol: The aluminium gadget just slides over the coil end, so unless you're really hamfisted, it doesn't actually contact any paint - the end of it is easy to hold between thumb and forefinger, so there's more than enough purchase to pull the coil out. Pete Hi Pete, sounds the one to have...

milleplod wrote:I suppose, if you held it in one hand against a painted surface, then with your other hand wacked it with a hammer....it could mark the paint. But....using it as its meant to be used over the last 5 years....I've managed not to!

Pete

Ok Pete, won't use a hammer Regards Pete

No, they don't need to be. I've never had an original one - I think they're a metal spring thing that hooks round opposite sides of the coil end to give you the 'grip' needed to pull it off. They're very similar to the ones that come with cars to pull off wheelnut caps. The one in the link appealed...

Blackal wrote:I'd happily try the grades suggested here:

https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/ ... n-oil.html

Al

Wow not easy choosing oil grades is it.

I've got one of these, although from memory I only paid around £6/7 for it - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ALUMINIUM-COIL-PACK-REMOVAL-TOOL-PULLER-SPARK-PLUG-CAP-F800-R-ALL-YEARS-/131186393187?hash=item1e8b518063:g:NIoAAOxyeglTbMJE Pete Hi Pete, Do they need to be metal ? are they difficult to pull...

The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:

Tapio wrote:I'm sure there's a stick coil puller in the tool kit that comes with the bike. It's worthless. Two screwdrivers work much better.

Until you pierce the coil or put scratches on your head covers

That would be just my luck

Tapio wrote:I'm sure there's a stick coil puller in the tool kit that comes with the bike. It's worthless. Two screwdrivers work much better.

Hi works for most but don't really mind buying a tool if really necessary thanks Tapio

I found you really do need a Thin wall socket for the centre spark plug - I had a set of thin walled sockets but still ended up buying the one from MotorWorks and yes you do need the tool to pull out the stick coil. I have not looked in tool kit yet lets hope tools are still in their if not I will ...

also when I try to change into first gear from second gear moving along it grinds but stationary it goes in no problem, Do I change gearbox oil if so what oil grade??or is this normal and first gear has to be only used when stationary ?? 1st gear is way to low to need when going along or cornering ...

I think the 850 has a cable clutch (my 1150 is hydraulic), if so I would start here with re-adjustment before looking at more expensive options. Regards, Russ I have spoken to previous owners at my t bar and it looks as clunky gear changes are normal for these boxes so may it maybe normal thanks fo...

milleplod wrote:MotorWorks have got them all listed here -

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=30&Ct=VA&SbCt=BA_15_30_VA_65

Pete

Thanks Pete for link to motorworks do you really need all them tools just to remove plugs ?? regards also a Pete.

Hi can anyone confirm this is correct spark plugs for my engine please, NGK BKR7EKC Thanks.

Hi,So many questions to ask sorry, I have had a really good ride of my new investment today and I have found gear changes are a bit clunky also when I try to change into first gear from second gear moving along it grinds but stationary it goes in no problem, Do I change gearbox oil if so what oil gr...