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by andrwboul
Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Front brake hose - issue ? - barback length / supplier ?
Replies: 11
Views: 8488

Re: Front brake hose - issue ? - barback length / supplier ?

The reason I ask is 'motobins' show an original style - made by Venhill - original length - and wanted this to an increased length. I spoke with Venhills today and they only offered the twin line set up not seemingly aware of the other type ...
by andrwboul
Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Front brake hose - issue ? - barback length / supplier ?
Replies: 11
Views: 8488

Re: Front brake hose - issue ? - barback length / supplier ?

Thanks Paul/Bob, Bob would you recommend a twin line kit (from the master cylinder) ...race I think they call it ? Or something to replicate the original style ? Thanks Andrew
by andrwboul
Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Front brake hose - issue ? - barback length / supplier ?
Replies: 11
Views: 8488

Front brake hose - issue ? - barback length / supplier ?

Hi all, I trial fitted my barback. As suspected longer hose needed (built 2000, non ABS) bars fitted below yoke from factory. First issue when re assembling back to standard to enable use of bike I vacuum bled. Could then not get a good feel at lever - just felt odd. On very slow test on drive the b...
by andrwboul
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Brake caliper fixings
Replies: 10
Views: 7443

Re: Brake caliper fixings

Update - I decided to replace both front and rear caliper fixings - all from BMW. So new fronts all good - rears however supplied with allen head not torx as per original. Also they are an inferior quality (8.8 v 10.9). Anyone come across this before ?
by andrwboul
Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Brake caliper fixings
Replies: 10
Views: 7443

Re: Brake caliper fixings

That's interesting mine being 8mm - thanks
by andrwboul
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Brake caliper fixings
Replies: 10
Views: 7443

Re: Brake caliper fixings

Thanks all - 40 it is then
by andrwboul
Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Brake caliper fixings
Replies: 10
Views: 7443

Re: Brake caliper fixings

Original fixing - steel . I must double check the torque figure ...can anybody confirm ? Thanks
by andrwboul
Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Brake caliper fixings
Replies: 10
Views: 7443

Brake caliper fixings

Hi, just re torqued front caliper bolt (40 NM) it felt odd then sheared ! Now ordered a complete new set from dealer and I am going to replace them all. Any thoughts as to why it failed ? Is 40NM correct ? Doubt it has been over tightened in the past (first time been off the bike as far as I am awar...
by andrwboul
Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:51 pm
Forum: Over to you...
Topic: What about a 'spotted' section ?
Replies: 2
Views: 9470

What about a 'spotted' section ?

I see regularly see a red 1100S coming in the opposite direction to me and wonder is the owner a member. I think a 'spotted' section might a good idea...any thoughts ?
by andrwboul
Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Gearbox oil and FDU oil...Which ones ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5487

Re: Gearbox oil and FDU oil...Which ones ?

Ahh OK , Thankyou for taking the time to reply - Andrew
by andrwboul
Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Gearbox oil and FDU oil...Which ones ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5487

Re: Gearbox oil and FDU oil...Which ones ?

Just to be clear - do I need a straight oil or an EP ? Thanks again- Andrew
by andrwboul
Mon Jul 03, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Gearbox oil and FDU oil...Which ones ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5487

Gearbox oil and FDU oil...Which ones ?

Hi, another newbie question. I have searched previous questions...still unsure ...Advice please ! exact oil you guys recommend R1100S gearbox and diff. ? Thankyou - help much appreciated. Andrew
by andrwboul
Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Bits'n'bobs for sale
Topic: Bagstar BCR Tank Cover and Tank Bag - NOW SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 5241

Re: Bagstar BCR Tank Cover and Tank Bag

Sold - Thank you
by andrwboul
Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Gearbox oil breather question.
Replies: 2
Views: 4252

Re: Gearbox oil breather question.

Many thanks - ordered!
by andrwboul
Sun Jun 25, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Gearbox oil breather question.
Replies: 2
Views: 4252

Gearbox oil breather question.

Hi all, new owner here. Just going through recent purchase- low mileage (4000 mile) bike - however has been off the road 7 years. I have noticed gearbox oil breather (I presume) looks deteriorated ...do I need to replace ? Thank you

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