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by simon
Tue May 11, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: More evidence that rthe world has gone mad
Replies: 5
Views: 3782

Re: More evidence that rthe world has gone mad

For that price they should throw in a butler to carry them in :D
by simon
Mon May 10, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: New to Boxers, Hello!
Replies: 12
Views: 9310

Re: New to Boxers, Hello!

If I didn't have a yellow I'd have a blue one like that.. looks tidy..
Fyi check out motorworks for spark plug cover.. surprisingly not exhorbitent!
by simon
Sun May 02, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Has Covid restrictions stopped people posting?
Replies: 23
Views: 10767

Re: Has Covid restrictions stopped people posting?

Found a copy of my V5 on my phone and got the tax on it before heading home. Knowing my luck, would get pinged by plod on the A68 home without it.. Phew! Thought that's a good idea and put a copy on phone.. Fast forward to today.. Meant to do it before setting off.. got to Deadwater (above Kielder)...
by simon
Sun May 02, 2021 9:38 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Another 'old' boy returns
Replies: 7
Views: 4439

Re: Another 'old' boy returns

Those rocksters are good / unique looking .. me too wrt lime.
by simon
Sun May 02, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: I'm shocked !
Replies: 7
Views: 4555

Re: I'm shocked !

With a great lady by my side, I hope it carries on for many years ! Is that the one in red or blue? Sorry, but couldn't resist.. :lol: I think like the bikes a lot of us here are past their sell by dates on extended warranties :wink: I used to think if I make it to 30, then 40 then 50.. next immine...
by simon
Sun May 02, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Days Out
Topic: Actual Days out.
Replies: 9
Views: 14166

Re: Actual Days out.

jeznewsome wrote:Yup, I'd be game, just need some decent weather!

Ditto..
by simon
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: R1100s riser bars back to stock
Replies: 12
Views: 5826

Re: R1100s riser bars back to stock

Hello Karl, I'm in Northumberland near Hexham. I looked at flipping the standard bars left to right so that the lug with the bolt hole was flush with the top of the yoke but the angle of the bars was a bit odd.. I. E. uncomfortable left/right angle for wrists. Have you flipped your comfort bars so t...
by simon
Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:12 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: R1100s riser bars back to stock
Replies: 12
Views: 5826

Re: R1100s riser bars back to stock

Hello Karl, I have a pair of standard bars surplus to requirements and wouldn't mind a pair of comfort ones (a previous off broke both wrists)... If you want to do a swap? As they're not affixed I could send them to you and you could send yours by return when you've swapped, minimising your down tim...
by simon
Fri Feb 26, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Oil leak from rear axle housing
Replies: 5
Views: 3640

Re: Oil leak from rear axle housing

Hello Robin, .. That's a breather cap, yes? Have changed the oil in back axle.. Maybe too much? If not maybe gearbox output seal leaking, filling backend up somehow.. If you peel the back gaiter back is there oil there? Is it oil or maybe brake fluid? Possible leak from caliper or maybe rear brake r...
by simon
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Oil cooler protection
Replies: 3
Views: 2837

Re: Oil cooler protection

Al wrote:Got a piece of Ali mesh from B&Q, easy to cut and shape, used a bit of epoxy to bond it to fairing, £5.

Al.
me too.. Done on a couple.. I sprayed it black and rather than attach to fairing fixed to oil cooler with cable ties.
by simon
Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: Humour
Topic: ELECTRICAL THEORY
Replies: 1
Views: 4826

Re: ELECTRICAL THEORY

As Plato said.. ergo sum caveat habeus ex machina ... I don't think you'd have any disagreement from Spock..
Joe Lucas, Prince of Darkness has done to encourage other countries electrical engineering (apart from Veglia.. I lost track of the speedos my Bonneville went through).
by simon
Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Bike stopped dead - crank sensor failed.
Replies: 7
Views: 4218

Re: Bike stopped dead - crank sensor failed.

Hello Pete,
Appreciate the symptoms /diagnosis.. Will try and file just in case for future use..
Can anyone say why those Hall effect doohickies are that expensive? Are royalties due to Mr Hall?
by simon
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:04 pm
Forum: Humour
Topic: Outrageously Funny
Replies: 1
Views: 5001

Re: Outrageously Funny

That's absolutely disgusting..
I definitely don't think you'd see that sort of thing on TV these days!!
Shocking :shock:

... Turn ups on jeans.

It makes me shudder..
by simon
Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Hibernating
Replies: 32
Views: 14955

Re: Hibernating

dave the german wrote: I think I've already joined that club but I'm looking for the exit!!

Careful now.. There's only one door out of this clubhouse.. Just make sure you have a silly hat on and no trousers if you go to Switzerland...

... like no dignaty :geek:
by simon
Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: French S
Replies: 26
Views: 22937

Re: French S

Paul wrote:Ah, Mandarin. Arguably, the fastest colour of the original batch of R1100S's.

No argument from me.. Especially with those interesting looking end cans.. The outlets look a bit different.. what are they?
Welcome back Buzzz :D

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