[Dave Ross]

in reply to: who’s going to the Cold kiwi #15572

I don't do cold. There is no way I'll ever go to a rally the has cold, or a synonym of cold, in its name. But hey, there is more for you to enjoy, then.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15544

Are you volunteering to hold the beer? 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15541

Looks like it's all go, I am now actually looking forward to doing the job. I've also just realized that I should have posted this in Tech Talk. 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15539

Alex buy your bearings from moto bins cheap as chips and easy to install. They will take about 6 days to get here and cost about $10 freight they just through them and an envelope. Not excessive packaging. If I remember rightly you tighten the inner pivot bolt to 4Nm then mark it and tighten the lock nut up I wouldn't worry about replacing the the pins unless they are showing real signs of wear just Loctite the bearings to the pins making sure they are fully seated on the pins. The standard bearings are easy as they can come out through the swingarm for removal when the need replacing. Heat will break the Loctite I have got a set of the Racing Chicken bush's in the Ruffy but would just use standard bearings in the future or make my own bush's.boGSer

Yep, Motobins is where I buy stuff as well. The manual mentions 7Nm, but that's neither here nor there. I think someone mentioned to tighten it to 9Nm and then back it off to 7. I guess that's hand tight at best. I have a couple of torque wrenches so I should be able to get into the ball park. So you would only loctite the bearings to the pins, but not loctite the thread. I suppose if they can't turn on the pins, they won't wear the pins.Thanks for your input, much appreciated

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15538

They wont show wear but replace em anyway Koko, Its cheaper in the long run  ;D

They often show wear, I've seen lots of them.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15535

Thanks, I'll take your advice. If the pivot pins show any wear I'll replace them as well. I don't know why mine keeps failing, this can't be normal. The bike should be able to handle a bit of gravel riding without thrashing a bearing every time.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15533

Thanks for the link Bwucie. Looks like he is using the rubber chicken bronze bushings. I've just ordered a set of bearings. Hopefully I can source the loctite and the moly grease locally. I like the idea of using a threaded rod to help seat the bearings. I should have one of those at work. I think I'll do this job sooner rather than later. On Monday the bike will tick over to 150000km. To be fair, it has had no major issues, apart from a dodgy exhaust valve. I think this will be the fifth or sixth pivot bearing. I have had to install a new starter motor and a secondhand alternator. Other than that just regular service items. The shocks are desperate for a service. Most people don't keep their bike for long enough to need these repairs. But if you work out the dollar per km ratio, I think I am still ahead of  guys who sell perfectly good bikes to get a new one. Depreciation is fierce on a new bike and BMWs are no exception. I think someone will buy my next bike fairly soon, so I can have a good deal in a couple of years time. Ideally and elderly gentlemen who has always wanted a 2012 R1200GS. I can live with a few scratches on the valve covers, saves me from adding them myself.  ;D

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: New From Rotorua #15524

Welcome to the forum Bruce. You should join the guys on a ride. I am currently concentrating on gravel rides, but I am sure we'll bump into each other one day.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: The Mid Winter Reinga Run #15505

Hi Loins,thanks for posting this fine report. Now I am all keen again to head further up north. It's been a while since the last trip.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wheels #15459

It doesn't just weave at 80, it also knits at 90, and will crochet if it gets going downhill above 100.

Well, if it can do all that now, it is definitely an improvement :-).

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wheels #15455

Would you like to be the first test pilot afterall its all number eight wire.

No thanks, I wouldn't want to steal your fun. Yes some things are overrated and things are not fully understood. But you are right, the chances that they'll screw up your bike in a workshop are probably higher. I wouldn't discourage people from having a go themselves. A lot of companies want to sell you the whole package and make you dependent on their services, it makes good business sense. Also, it wouldn't be the first times, especially not in the world of motorcycles, that companies have copied trends that individuals have started.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wheels #15453

Were they meant to turn them away and go broke because they didn't like the specs?

Yes, of course. It's called ethics and morals. If you know better, you've got to tell the client. But I suspect a hell of a lot of people who called themselves builders weren't really, more a case of the one-eyed leading the blind. I think BBS just doesn't want people to mess with their wheels and potentially get hurt. At the end of the day their name will be mud. It's probably fair to assume that the wheels can be rebuilt by a competent person, but they have no control over who does it. Wouldn't you do the same?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wheels #15450

as they have no control over the quality of workmanship.

If their workmanship was good there wouldn't be a problem Alex.

Yes, you'd expect the surface coating to stick better than it does. However, I've heard that some of these problems relate to their efforts of trying to use environmentally sound methods. Some of these just aren't up to it. The also seem to have or have had problems with the black dye used on jackets and pants, as that stuff fades. I guess you've seen some of the chromed wheels on the cruisers, they are even worse. They seem to be competing with $1500 Chinese scooters. Of course it's also possible that the company is now being run by accountants instead of engineers, like it used to be. I've been very happy with my 1150 and the only finish that's come of are the bits that where in occasional contact with the ground. I hope your wheels will turn out well, you seemed to have done all the sensible research. Getting second person to check everything is also a sensible decision. I guess seeing how true they'll run on the balancing machine will also be a good indication of how well everything went together. I guess you're not likely to hoon past the Autobahn.....Cafe doing a 180km/H :-).

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Wheels #15448

This is Germany you are talking about, they don't do No.8 wire. Maybe that's why the have fewer leaky buildings as well. But it's understandable that they don't want to be involved, as they have no control over the quality of workmanship. The TUV wouldn't even let you polish the wheels. But hey, you pays your money and you takes your chances.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Early warning, lads and ladesses. #15502

so did you get done what you wanted to get done?

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