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by bfisher
Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:15 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: If there is one complaint I have re R11s
Replies: 12
Views: 8321

If there is one complaint I have re R11s

It's the useless side stand... my own fault today as I loaded a pannier on my far side, hopped off bike momentary only to turn around and see it lying on its side.....teach me for loading the wrong side...saved by both the guards on the heads & the very large rear end (aka touring panniers)....b...
by bfisher
Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: Bits'n'bobs for sale
Topic: R1100S front + rear 5.5" wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 5345

Re: R1100S front + rear 5.5" wheels

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by bfisher
Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: Over to you...
Topic: New site software
Replies: 17
Views: 23461

Re: New site software

Anyone having issues posting PMs after upgrade?
by bfisher
Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Rossi / Mercedes F1
Replies: 4
Views: 3987

ianbcr wrote:You have the wrong F1 team McLaren aint Mercedes. :wink: Rossi is no doubt a very fast driver but I think not quite F1 standard. if it did happen though as said viewing figures would sore. Rossi has just defended his 3 day Monza rally title by over 20 seconds.


Oops....amended accordingly!
by bfisher
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Rossi / Mercedes F1
Replies: 4
Views: 3987

by bfisher
Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Rossi / Mercedes F1
Replies: 4
Views: 3987

Rossi / Mercedes F1

Now this might make me watch the boring* parade of v. expensive cars go around a race track again (well at least for the first couple of races): http://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/motogp-star-valentino-rossi-throws-hat-mercedes-f1-seat-derby Nice thought, can't see it turning to reality! * - I ...
by bfisher
Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Ecu chip/tuning
Replies: 19
Views: 11311

Re ECU : i believe the early ones didn't have removable chips.

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by bfisher
Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Heated grips issue
Replies: 6
Views: 4428

While i haven't experienced this on the 11s, if its catching on the bar ends, just be a little careful attempting to push & twist the grip; when replacing my grips i applied too much pressure against the grip / plastic housing that connects the cable resulting in me needing to fix it (in essence...
by bfisher
Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:23 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Factory fitted alarm / heated grips
Replies: 6
Views: 5470

Grips: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-rubber-grips-f-handlebar-heating-BMW-R1150GS-Adv-R1100S-easy-to-fit-/231265170999?hash=item35d87a7637:m:mkE9tbp6jGQKjcSDsIKaUdQ Recommend you remove throttle grip completely so as not to risk damaging the plastics where cable loops in (I learnt hard way);...
by bfisher
Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Price of painting?
Replies: 6
Views: 5282

Been through all of this over past few months.... I opted to hammerite my forks, was happy with results (note used a etch primer as well). Failed miserably on parts like centre stand, rear sub-frame - i think its the tubular nature i kept getting runs.. Sent it to http://tpcs-magnesium-refurbs.co.uk...
by bfisher
Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:43 pm
Forum: Bits'n'bobs for sale
Topic: Brake pads FA407HH
Replies: 3
Views: 5018

Pete, if you bought these via the ebc online shop, they may take them back as they are pretty good with returns...just a thought. B
by bfisher
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Front forks R1100s
Replies: 14
Views: 12622

@R550S, If your still about... I just encountered your aptly named 'bugger' this evening; you didn't shout loud enough though as i did attempt to undo the screw & i'm confident its just turning within the plastic tube; i did attempt to heat it first to avoid loctite but no good... Anyhow, purpos...
by bfisher
Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Bits'n'bobs for sale
Topic: Wanted- gear box selector drum
Replies: 5
Views: 4760

There are a few bikes being broken on ebay at the moment; why not reach out to seller to see if they have what you require?

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by bfisher
Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: BCR SAGA TIME
Replies: 22
Views: 12263

Since we seem to have diverted attention somewhat to admiring new beemers, i just stumbled across this concept 90.. old so most of you might have seen this but now this is a nice looking bike:

http://www.rolandsands.com/blog/454/rsd-bmw-concept-90-

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