www.boxertrix.com

ok - cheers guys.

Just booked it in for Tuesday...

I don't know how much oil there is between min and max on the sight-glass on BMW's (on Kwaks it's around 1/2 a litre), but my new Rockster has dropped from over max to half way down the sightglass in 300 miles.


to me this seems like HUGE oil usage - or is it normal for a BM to do this?? I was ...

Sorry - I've missed out on this discussion:

What's the problem and why are these better??

I believe it has been mentioned in the past that the top portion of the filler neck can be removed so you can drill it away from the tank.... best someone else confirms! :shock:

Would that apply to a Rockster (R1150R) as well??

interesting mod.

An FAQ is a good idea - an easy way to do it is to ...

Are there any good, trustworthy ones??

For example, I have had several dealing with Barton Motors in Bath for Kawasaki parts and they now know me and will send me good parts.

Are there any breakers of this kin around for BMW's?

stempy wrote:I'm sure it's a good idea, but what do you do if you get a txt to say your bikes being knicked, especially if you're not within shotgun range

run there with a camera?

anyone used one of these devices?? or got a link?

Considering one for the my new bike (to go with the alarm etc) as extra security for when it's parked up in London.

Gromit wrote:

RiceBurner wrote:hmmm - never tried Michelins....... maybe I will...

So who's been cropping images from BM ads then eh?????

<eager to know mode>:C'mon - when you getting the new beast then???

LOL -soon....

hair-dryer.....

less messy than boiling water and less likely to scald...

I'm interested in using the best oil for my type of riding - ie thrashing it mercilessly! (just ask Gromit - he's seen my on my ZXR400).


Well..I saw some bloke in my Buell's mirrors ;)

Seriously though - the general consensus with Boxers seems to be; get the bike serviced every 6k, change the ...

hmmm - never tried Michelins....... maybe I will...

I was told by Jim at cray engineering that mineral is fine for boxer engines(he's raced the S in battle of twins/Sound of thunder!)?
I went through a 6 month period using castrol R4.The bike ran super smooth but it used a lot more oil.
I do so many miles that it really doesn't warrant putting ...

Paul wrote:Easy. Don't buy them.


I guess you were expecting a little more than that tho'. Pirelli Diablos are what you want matey.

Paul

what's the life on them?

your recommendations for someone who HATES BT010's and BT020's please.

are these engines fitted with some sort of special plug or are there two small plugs sitted into that little gap somehow???