For the BMW fitted socket you need Canbus chargers to overide electronics, is this connected directly to battery, ie you can basically use any charger?
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Not realy Stevie. The only hard part was fitting the smal washer (5) and nut (11) behind the clamp (4). My hands are too big 🙃 But if you just glue (or kit) them on the back side of that clamp prior to attaching that clamp then you are able to hold the washer/nut in place with one finger while putting in the bolt (6). Oh, and fit the socket and socket nut (2 and 3) into the bracket (1) before you attach the connection cables (7). The rest is peanuts. You can just re-position the tie-wraps as needed.
Installed the koso multi function display. the end of my quick test ride of about 14miles, it started glich’in a little. The gear indicator rectangle area stared blurring with horizontal lines completely obscuring the gear indicator. Nothing else affected.
I‘ll take it out tomorrow and see if the problem returns.
Rode it! Afternoon coastal jaunt to Lyme Regis, West Bay dropping off at Weymouth Bike Night on the way home. 150 miles of smiles. Must be said, month in of ownership and first ever experience of a 'shafty' and it is the smoothest bike I have ever ridden for gear changes, surprisingly swift too!
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I love unboxing!!!. Easy way to generate expectation ...
Let me a second...I have to take a picture.
Last oil service I try new one. Then I realized I didn't have same oil to refill. I don't want mix with different oil until next oil service
So I need to buy spare oil 1L bottle. A Flexible funnel. Normal rigid funnel is a bit difficult to use for me. Not enough space to get in the filling oil hole. I expect new flexible one was easier. And a Mug for coffee time.
Rode it again.
Best part of 200 miles in lovely sunshine.
Blasted down for breakfast at the Lobster Pot Cafe at Bognor Regis about 75 miles eastward along the coast.
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Then rode to Whiteways which is simply a large car park/rest stop adjacent to the A27. It has a small kiosk cafe but is very busy with motorcycles during the riding season.
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Saw a nice earlier model R Nine t there.
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Finally decided to head to Loomies Moto Cafe another busy bikers cafe. To get there you have to go through Midhurst which had a large fire there recently and the main road is shut as a result. The detour is a nightmare. Nevertheless there is pedestrian thoroughfare. Simple solution: Get off the bikes, push them the 50 yards/metres through the pedestrian area and start them up the other side. Did give me the opportunity to photograph the remains of the 400 year old hotel. It was housing Ukranian refugees at the time of the fire.
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Loomies then struck for home. 1000 miles in three weeks on the BMW.
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Best part of 200 miles in lovely sunshine.
Blasted down for breakfast at the Lobster Pot Cafe at Bognor Regis about 75 miles eastward along the coast.
Then rode to Whiteways which is simply a large car park/rest stop adjacent to the A27. It has a small kiosk cafe but is very busy with motorcycles during the riding season.
Saw a nice earlier model R Nine t there.
Finally decided to head to Loomies Moto Cafe another busy bikers cafe. To get there you have to go through Midhurst which had a large fire there recently and the main road is shut as a result. The detour is a nightmare. Nevertheless there is pedestrian thoroughfare. Simple solution: Get off the bikes, push them the 50 yards/metres through the pedestrian area and start them up the other side. Did give me the opportunity to photograph the remains of the 400 year old hotel. It was housing Ukranian refugees at the time of the fire.
Loomies then struck for home. 1000 miles in three weeks on the BMW.
Nice job! I've been dreading changing the air filter, and I let the shop do it the first time. But after watching a how-to video on YouTube recently it doesn't seem as tough a task as I'd thought.
I have three questions, if you please:
- Approximately how many miles did you have on the old filter? I know everyone's riding environment is different, some dustier than others, but I'm wondering if I should change the air filter more often than the manual suggests.
- I see a wire mesh screen over the new filter, which I don't think is included on the OEM filters. Did you add that, and if so where did you get it? Looks like a great addition!
- One how-to video I watched on YouTube recently showed the owner removing the side pieces, but you've apparently just rotated them upward. Did you just loosen them slightly to do that? Like you I have a Hepco & Becker rack on my bike and I'm reluctant to remove those bolts. Not a big deal, really, but I like what you did here.
Hi Tim,Nice job! I've been dreading changing the air filter, and I let the shop do it the first time. But after watching a how-to video on YouTube recently it doesn't seem as tough a task as I'd thought.
I have three questions, if you please:
Thanks in advance for your answers, @Baloo !!
- Approximately how many miles did you have on the old filter? I know everyone's riding environment is different, some dustier than others, but I'm wondering if I should change the air filter more often than the manual suggests.
- I see a wire mesh screen over the new filter, which I don't think is included on the OEM filters. Did you add that, and if so where did you get it? Looks like a great addition!
- One how-to video I watched on YouTube recently showed the owner removing the side pieces, but you've apparently just rotated them upward. Did you just loosen them slightly to do that? Like you I have a Hepco & Becker rack on my bike and I'm reluctant to remove those bolts. Not a big deal, really, but I like what you did here.
1. Rule of thumb is every 12k but use your discretion. Dusty dirty riding change sooner. Change soon if you get it wet. I usually change mine whenever the tank has to come off whether needed or not because it is a PITA.
2. That's the way the filter was made. I have seen three different screen configurations and don't really have a preference. I had a K&N years ago it worked but I don't think it is a better choice unless filters are to come by.
3. yes I just loosen them enough to fold back and lightly secure as seen to hold in place. Be very careful when you are removing the air filter cover. You might have a main wiring harness could be in your way. I have to pull it down a little bit in order to clear. Best to snip the zip tie, holding the harness, then replace it Also, you can easily break the stub that runs through that rubber grommet. I like to spray a little plexus or apply a dab of silicone grease in the grommet hole, so it slips out easier.
Good luck
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