[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Wonder how much if this is produced? #18181

Just take a S1000 R  at 160 HP add a fairing ,raise suspension a few mm ,add  a comfy seat, Pannier racks, Higher bars and You have a Great Road Bike. Hope They put a few extra litres  into the Tank.That Bike is Comming!

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Wonder how much if this is produced? #18179

Try looking  up S1000 Adventure  on the net. Looks more like  a Multistrada

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Wonder how much if this is produced? #18177

Wonder how much the New S1000 GT or RS will be? Looks like a S1000R with a fairing and panniers.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Safety issues with tubed tyres #18106

I Always replace with heavy duty tubes like Michelin or other h/d tubes a lot thicker and less prone to punctures off road. No need to replace as often as std tubes which are very thin by comparison.A lot more expensive but great value in the long term. Cannot put a price on safety.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: new lowrider F800GS #18066

I heard they had steering head bearing problems but this must be the worst case yet.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: Bee-ems are hot #17897

And now Whe have in Canada and USA at least a major recall for fuel pump flange on at least 18 models RT-Ps included, I have 3 bikes on the list, looks like My old airhead is the only one that won't catch fire.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: BWM recalls 18 motorcycle models in Canada for fuel leak risk #18053

The 2007 1200RT that caught fire in Christchurch falls into that  range of bikes, although the cause of that fire was meant to be positive battery cable touching t frame.  Very hard to tell sometimes when they go up like that. Daffy should be getting a nice new one shortly.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: R1100S- Performance mods #18026

More Power-More speed- More Infringement Tickets -More points. Have You herd there's 4 KPH  Max  tolerance over Dec/Jan period. Watch out the driveline are expensive to fix on those models,  So souping it up would only bring those costs on sooner. Put the money towards a  R1200S/ S1000RR/K1200S if You You need more power. Doing Cams would give more power in the upper rev range and less down low, not ideal for a road bike. Try a K&N or BMC air filter they work well and save the money.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: TRade me #18024

This is what happens when I spend to much time on Trade Me and not riding the bike enough. That's My defence.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: TRade me #18022

Na It was a  German plug.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: R12ST final drive #17980

Not sure, it will pay to check with Darryl. The ABS I think uses the speedo sensor which slips into the diff. If the part number for ST/GS is the same there should not be a problem. You could always try it, will PM You.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: R12ST final drive #17977

Darryl from Mount M/Cs replaced main bearing in this one, every thing else seemed ok. Had traveled almost 80 Ks when rumble started, Stopped using bike and final drive was replaced.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: R12ST final drive #17974

Check out My add for GS final drive if Rays team cannot fix it. GS ratio a little lower,  top speed might drop but more get up and go.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: For those who know Greg Watts #17973

Still waiting for You to call around Alex. Must call and see Greg, do remember him from Rag Rallies, and I think I have met his Wife thru work.

[Mark Mackay]

in reply to: ABS unit repairs #17315

Hi Dave did You have brake on when starting? Check battery voltage,was it a bit low? Check brake fluid level. Check brake light switches.If it is ABS unit trade up for a new bike for Xmas. Regards Richard

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