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in reply to: Tyre pressure monitor #18596
Thanks for the pointer. Looks like the job is doable, but not easy. Just getting the tyres off and back on and then rebalanced is not easy without the right tools. The YouTube video referenced in one of the posts is a good help, although I wonder how long the connection to the battery will last without being soldered in place. Especially with the vibrations they must experience mounted at the perimeter of a wheel rim.It seems that the batteries in my units have lasted somewhat longer than others are experiencing. $600 for replacing them every 5 years or so seems rather excessive. Until recently they worked reliably and well, and were always active within a few hundred metres of starting out.I hadn't heard that the units are supposed to recharge, and don't think CR2032 batteries are suitable for recharging. Also I can't see any mechanism that would allow them to recharge without some external magnet or circuit to provide a charge current.
Bimota is not exactly a household name, even within motorcycling circles. But the manufacturer has been building motorcycles on and off for many years. Now they are working with BMW again, this time using the S1000RR engine to power their World Superbike racer and their BB3 road bike. At $US53500 it probably won't be a best seller, but apparently they are having problems supplying the orders they have. And which they require for homologation purposes. There's a short description and first ride report by Alan Cathcart on Motorcyclist Online at: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/bimota-motorcycles-bb3-first-ride-review
in reply to: How to make a BMW even more handsome #18527I was in Whakatane on 26th, afternoon. So it would have to be somewhere on direct route between Tauranga and Whakatane if it was you.
in reply to: How to make a BMW even more handsome #18525Many thanks for the update, Gremlin. You certainly keep a busy schedule during the season. I was wondering what the media racks looked like in their completed state. Now I have the answer. I might actually have caught a glimpse of you on your way to East Cape. It was definitely a 1200GS with an impressive luggage setup.
Thanks, Gremlin, that would be great. You could call 100,000km a long-term test.I've also been meaning to ask you how the triathlon went, with the rig set up for a cameraperson. But that would probably be best answered in the thread where you showed the rig on the bike.
in reply to: Sommet Sports #18550It is disappointing. Since it seems my pledge won't be needed, part of it has been used to buy a videopass to watch World Superbike. Unfortunately the races are delayed by one week, presumably since Sky has the broadcast rights here. And in a slightly stupid feature the subscription ends the day after the last race of the year. So I probably won't be able to watch that without taking out a sub for next year.If the WSBK videopass works well with our internet connection I'll sign up for a MotoGP videopass as well. I'd also like to find some way of recording the videos on the computer so there are no pauses in the video viewing.
Thanks, Aslan. It's good to know that someone is reading these and following the links. Anyone is welcome to add any other links to the thread, and to comment on any of the articles linked to. What did you think of the long-term review? I've looked at a few of the updates but haven't read all of them.I'm also hoping some of the forum members will provide reviews of their bikes. So far there's a promise of an S1000R review, but many more would be welcome.It's actually not a biggie finding these links. I subscribe to about 25 RSS feeds, and several of them are motorcycle related. Several other bike-related sites without RSS feeds are visited periodically. When something of interest crops up it's just a matter of copy and paste and adding a comment or two.
Even the Stuff website has a review of the S1000R, written by Paul Owen. It can be found at:http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bikes/66687429/superbike-roots-ensure-street-credThe positives: Multiple riding personalities permit BMW's first real sports- streetbike to be either fast and loose or tame and rider-friendly, best-equipped bike on NZ market at this money.The negatives: Drop-shadowed model graphics are so last century, false plastic bridgework linking the tank to the frame reminds of the old Suzuki GSX400 'Repulse'; over-firm saddle.I'm sure the main reasons for not buying the bike must be the drop-shadow graphics and the false plastic bridgework. I can't off-hand think of any more important factors in the decision to buy a bike or not.
Another article about RomeStant and the SpecialK Artisan BMWs, this time from Ultimate Motorcycling magazine. Read the article and see the photos at https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/02/27/teamwork-at-romestant-creator-of-specialk-artisan-bmws/
Aaron Frank of Motorcyclist Online has had a BMW R1200GS on long-term test, and has written a number of short articles or updates about the experience. Apparently the latest one is the last. He has now done almost 10,000 miles on it, and is considering actually buying it instead of returning it to BMW. The update ends with ” BMW’s latest R1200GS —the original and now the most-evolved ADV, developed by the most on-point manufacturer in the modern motorcycle industry—is one of the best there is out of the box, and it’s only better after 10,000 miles.”Read the long-term test update (number 14) at: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/long-term-motorcycle-test-bmw-r1200gs-doin-timePrevious updates can be found using the search function on the site.
in reply to: Sommet Sports #18548Sommet Sports, in their attempts to reestablish a free to air sports channel are now requesting pledges to support this effort. Unfortunately it seems to be getting off to a slow start, and is a long way from the minimum required. If you found the sports coverage on Sommet interesting and valuable, you can pledge your support, minimum $5, at https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/3149-sommet-strikes-backI certainly hope they manage to get back on air with MotoGP, Speedway World Cup, and World Rallycross coverage as a minimum.
BMWs on the grid for WSBK action in Phillip Island"The 2015 eni FIM Superbike World Championship is just days away from its first showing and the riders have already been testing in Australia in preparation for the opening round. Among them are BMW S 1000 RR riders Sylvain Barrier, Imre Toth Jr. and Gabor Rizmayer."Read the full story at: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/2011/motorsport.jsp?id=3749
in reply to: Sommet Sports #18547Sommet Sports is now going ahead with crowdfunding to raise the required capital to get back on air, or at least online. The following email was sent to those who registered an interest last month:
"SOMMET Strikes BackOn 12 December we thought the Sommet Sports dream to have free access to sports for kiwis was over. But thanks to the overwhelming support and determination from our viewers, this may not be the case. We're getting ready to strike back, better than ever, with the support of our crowd.Before we shut down, we had over 4% of the population watching us daily. Our monthly viewing was over 1.1 million, exceeding any other sports channel in New Zealand.We're looking to crowdfund $300,000 to get back up and running, and ensure that we have a sustainable model for the future. This includes setting ourselves back up on the internet, hiring part of our team back and working on our partnership model. If we raise $500,000 we'll go on all platforms (part time/ weekends), and at $1.2 million we'll be available 24/7.We would aim to bring back all of the sports that Sommet Sports had before as well as add new exciting sports never seen in NZ. When?We've teamed up with PledgeMe to create a crowdfunding a campaign to bring Sommet back into your home. We figured it was only fitting to launch at 6PM this Friday the 13th. But, before we go live we need your help: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to reach out to 10 of your friends who you think would back our campaign and get them to sign up to our newsletter. With your help, and their help, we'll make this campaign a success. The easiest way to do this is by sharing this link: http://eepurl.com/bc_Pc5 or by forwarding them this newsletter. If you live in Auckland, come launch this campaign with us in person at the Empire at 6pm on Friday, 13th February. There are more details here. If you can't come in person, come to the party online and pledge. We need to know you're ready to help us. Will you pledge? Let us know. Can you help make this happen? What will you get?Sport direct to your screenOnline or on your TVThe amount of money we raise will directly affect how we can get Sommet to you: $300,000 will enable us to get back online 24/7. $500,000 will get us back on Freeview TV (part time/ weekends) $1.2 million will get us back and on every TV An invite to our Launch PartyCome help us launch this campaign into the world! We'll be raising a pint to the sports channel from 6pm on Friday 13th February at the Empire. What a fitting way to set Sommet Strikes Back off into the night, with our lucky crowd on our side. RSVP Copyright © 2015 Sommet Digital Ltd, All rights reserved.Sommet Sports NewsletterOur mailing address is:info@sommetsports.co.nz
GS helmet – tested in the toughest terrain"At the autumn international motorcycle shows, BMW Motorrad introduced its new lightweight GS helmet, specifically designed for sports riding and featuring high-tech materials that make it extremely safe and robust, yet comfortable. Developed with off-road and adventure travel in mind, the helmet has already seen action in this year’s Dakar Rally, as it was the preferred choice of father and son pairing Simon and Llewelyn Pavey."That's the introduction to a BMW press release about the new GS adventure helmet. However, I haven't worked out how the article links work on the BMW news site, so to read the rest of the story go to http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html and then click on the News menu item. This should bring up the latest 5 news items, including, at least for the time being, the story about the GS helmet.OK, here's a direct link to the story which includes some dirty pictures: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp?id=3725
in reply to: whos,s running the BMWOR Now #18566I didn't attend the AGM, but looking at the front page of the web site (click on the club logo at the top of the forum pages), then select the menu About BMWOR, Contact Executive, you get a page where you can see the current executive mug shots and their contact details. The only change from previously is the inclusion of Garry Williams as Vice-President.
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