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in reply to: Somebody doesn’t like his new ride…….. #16021

Rusty is not impressed, even though he can play with the maps now.

Should he  not be in a booster seat? you'll have Mr plod after you.

[honeybear.2399]

in reply to: Spam: They turn to BMW owners #16018

So when do you take delivery? ;D

Like you I am no longer a BMW owner so I will just have to let someone else take delivery. ::) ::)

[honeybear.2399]

in reply to: Spam: They turn to BMW owners #16016

Well don't BMW owners have heaps of cash? ??? ???

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in reply to: Recycled Waihi Run, Sun 27 Nov. #15722

Gee Bwucie.  Sounds like you really were the meat in the sandwich.  Also sounds like one less R1100S on the road, we always were a rare bunch.The V-Storm is a good machine, Go for it.

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in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15547

Having read all the above I had a check of mine on the R1100s with almost 80,000km on the clock.  I could find no movement at all.How come some pivot bearings  need replacing so often? I did however just have to fit new oil seals in the final drive. Oil was being thrown all over the back wheel. Really helps with grip on the corners ::)

Did you visually check the large bearing cage when you had the seal out? From all I have read thats the first sign of a bearing failure the oil leak.boGSer

No, thanks why did you not tell me before? "Only Kidding"  I should add the work was done in a BMW shop and they did also replace some other oil seals that are in there somewhere so I would hope they did.  Job cost was $375 Including the use of another bike so we could get home and back. I was happy. Phil

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in reply to: R1150XX pivot bearings #15545

Having read all the above I had a check of mine on the R1100s with almost 80,000km on the clock.  I could find no movement at all.How come some pivot bearings  need replacing so often? I did however just have to fit new oil seals in the final drive. Oil was being thrown all over the back wheel. Really helps with grip on the corners ::)

[honeybear.2399]

in reply to: Downloadable Newsletter #15117

Thanks guys, I didn't know and it is useful but I think a bigger screen will stay on my list of must haves  😀

Big is good

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in reply to: Downloadable Newsletter #15115

Most sensible reasons. Do you know a about using "control +" to increase the size of what is displayed on your screen? I use it more often these days.   

You need "control-" to decrease it afterwards. unless you want it to always open that size  Regards Phil

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in reply to: What’s the time? #15028

Today's best photo that got away unsnapped:Tony O' standing alongside his ST1300 with one hand holding the Honda's handbook, and the other one twiddling stuff on the dash to reset his clock.  I missed the shot by about two seconds. Damn!

Was that  Daylight Saving time two seconds.Or Standard Time two seconds?

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in reply to: Who ate all the pies?! #15016

Having travelled New Zealand for about 10 years in a bus( Motor home) and eaten more pies than I care to think about. I would have to pitch for the pie shop/café, at believe it or not “Ruatoria”  East cape their pies are A1+ Regards Phil

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in reply to: tank water pressure (not about the bike) #14791

At the end of the day ( if indeed it is) ??? how did this end up?  love to knowRegards Phil

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in reply to: R1100S Suspension #14878

Would you put more in with Her indoors on the back? Don't tell her I told you, but about 75KG :-X me 81KG And what about when you load up with luggage as well. If you check the pressure on a cold morning, it surely would increase as the day warms up. With that in mind I do not really see that a pound or two is so important.Regards Phil

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in reply to: Muddy River Cafe Turua #14840

Yeah, I know it comes highly recommended, Jim, and if they would only ever be OPEN when I go past I'd stop and try them out.Black pudding?  Yech!  Are you a Geordie or some strange kind of fish like that?

Bwucie if you are ever go past the MR when they are closed you are welcome to stop in to my place just down the road for a coffee and a bite "Flat Ridge Estate" 695 Hauraki Road. I promise you will NOT get black pudding We could also compare our r1100s's 😉 😉  Regards Phil

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in reply to: tank water pressure (not about the bike) #14787

The plumber and gas fitter have installed out Rinnay Infinity to a garage wall, about 8m away from where the plan shows it should be. The plan location would minimize the distance from the outlets and of course, save water and gas.The builder claims they did this to get more water pressure as the garage location is closer to the tank. I know stuff all about these things, but I have a suspicion that they're explanation is bs.Can anyone here who knows about these things give a second opinion?

He is trying to pull the wool over your eyes tell him to move it at his expense the water pump pressure is the same give or take one or two psi over 8mt length of pipe.  I would guess he is working to a quote, ame I right?

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in reply to: I just love German technology! ;) #14781

It's a spoof.

Yes I understand that but it is a good reminder to look right before you pull out on to the road. As like me I'm sure you do.

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