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in reply to: Engine Number on a F650GS? Where is it? #8088
Yeah I thought it strange to ask for the engine number too, wouldn't it be more relevant to ask for the VIN, or frame number?Oh well 🙄
I don't think it really matters what number is provided, the point of supplying something for the register is that your bike is identifiable, but you ask a good question noooby.A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a unique, 17-character number, assigned and attached to a vehicle for its life. Using this one as an example: WB1 0182A 4 1 Z E450XX WB1 is the manufacturer code. Anything with a first digit of W is West Germany, J is Japan, 1 and 4 are the USA, 2 Canada, 3 Mexico, 6 Australia, and countless other countries. Second digit signifies Manufacturer. F=Ford, B=BMW, D=Daimler Benz, T=Toyota. The third character represents the vehicle type or manufacturing division. So in this instance you know it's a West Germand made BMW motorcycle.0182A designates the vehicle description, which identifes everything from the body style, engine type, and braking system to model, series, restraint system, and net brake horsepower. 4 is a check digit that is derived using an algorithm; it basically assures that the rest of the numbers are correct.1 is the model year.Z is the plant of manufacture.E450XX is a sequential number assigned by the manufacturer and is the actual serial number of the vehicle—these last 6 digits make the vehicle unique (think of DNA). It can also help to identify whether the vehicle was the first, the hundredth, or the last vehicle off the manufacturer’s assembly line. Good information for collectors.So, it would make sense for the Register to record the VIN as a rule. There's actually lots of interesting information in a VIN. Check out your own sometime.CheersGarry
in reply to: new membership card #8092Yep, it's flash alright and less likely to lose it amongst the other rubbish in my wallet now 😀
in reply to: Engine Number on a F650GS? Where is it? #8085Scott, I think your reference is to the VIN number. Have a look on the steering head.Some earlir F650 models had a sticker (white, with black letters on it) underneath the right engine cover with an engine number printed there. On others the engine number is visible when looking from the rear wheel past the mono-shock with bike on centre stand. Should be in the format of 123456789VA (9 numbers + 2 alphas).CheersGarry
in reply to: Sunday through Whitemans #8084Cheers Stephen. I saw the invite to do the Pram and would have taken you up on it had Jo not been keen to get out on Sunday. She almost took the TRX to join the Foxton run and, has she done so, I would have come over on the XT (even shod with dual purpose Vee Rubber). However, we don't get occassion to ride together as much as I'd like, although if the plan I'm hatching comes together we might see her on some of our adventures. She's keen and has the skills, just need the right bike for her. I saw the thread on KB and looks like you had a ball anyway. I've not heard from Pablo since he got the Dakar but by the sound of it he's using it as intended. When you see him next pass on my regards.CheersGarry
in reply to: Sunday through Whitemans #8082So how does the Hp2 compare to the 250? 😀
There's nothing to compare, everything just happens quicker on the HP 😀
Judging by the photos you can have just as much fun on the little bikes.
That was my point 😀
in reply to: Letterboxes, post them here #6806Looking through some older photos over the weekend and came across this. Excellent letter box (and it was sunny and warm) 😎
in reply to: Subs renewal #8024As a blind reader who can't see the wood for the trees just where is the subs renewal button??
Click "Membership or Event Payment" on the home page, it's the big arsed button in the middle with the title Member Renewal 😀
in reply to: Bad Boys Do Awakino #8039Thanks Alex, was really good. Want more pics, go here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242185&page=4&highlight=Awakino
in reply to: Fuel Cap Breather #8013Has anyone come across a breather cap for an 1150GS??
Assume you're asking due to the propensity for the 1150GS to spew petrol all over the place after you've filled it to the top then left it sitting somewhere warm for a while. You could have a look at discussion about this at http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126644 and do the modification these guys are talking about, or when you're filling up, don't top the tank all the way off.Garry.
this is a call from a new owner to an old K1200 LT, I have this machine and cannot find the fuse boxes , I have read there a two , at this stage I dont know where to look for any of them, I assume they are reasonably easy to get to if you know where they are. I received
How old is old? Early to mid-2000, lift the seat and you'll find 3 separate fuse boxes. Older than '99 I think there were two; one under the seat and one under right side fairing, access through panel compartment. BMW service techs are always helpful with questions like this, especially if you're looking for a particular fuse.Garry
in reply to: Tyres for the 650GS? #8006Scott, consider first what you want them for. Loads of gravel and plenty of mucky bits then the TKCs are brilliant. Yes, they are a bit more expensive than other tyres, what you've been quoted for the rear is pretty much right, but – you get what you pay for. Other than the set of Tourances I fitted for July/August each year (when I was mostly using the bike for commuting and doing the odd gravel bash over winter) I used the TKCs almost exclusivley on my Dakar. I found that if I ran pressures of around 28f/32r for the road and 20f/26r for the adventure stuff I'd probably only replace the TKCs twice in a year. I was averaging around 20,000 km per year. They stick well to the road, within reason, and if right pressure is maintained for road and off road (i.e. you don't finish an adventure ride and do 500k on the road home on low pressures) you'll get very good life from a set.I still use TKCs on the HP2 (the nice thing is having another set of rims fitted with Tourances that take about 5 minutes to change) only they last less than half the time they did on the Dakar 😀Cheers,Garry
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6133Are you coming to the ride. It's one of my planned rides for next year 😀
Wouldn't mind 😀 Ian S. has done a few and said it's huge, problem is I'm told they're quite hard to get on unless you book about 2 years in advance. I'm also told first prefernece is given to riders who have done previous events, then other Australian BMW owners before anyone else and they limit the number. It is however, on my "to do" list.You well and riding lots?Cheers,Garry
I note that in this months newsletter our AGM is to be held on Saturday 13 October. I was not away that there had been a change to Rule 5 (vii) in our Constitution to move it from the first Saturday in October in any given year. I have no issue with change, but it should be done through due process. Can someone point me to the appropriate issue of the Newsletter that shows this change to be legitimate. I had planned to attend the AGM this year and have kept the first weekend of October free, as you would.Garry
My mistake. I'm reliably informed that this change, requested by the previous Executive, was advertised and discussed as per the constitution and carried at the 2005 AGM. It will be promulgated in the new Rules sent to all new members from now on. Appears the latest rules amendment registered with the Companies Office May 2007, although somewhat late, relates to this change.CheersGarry
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6130Keep me posted about the 2008 !
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