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in reply to: R1200GS Fuel Pump electronic #16811
That's the one. The cover is easily removable.If drying it out doesn't help there is actually a 'fix' used by a number of owners. A directly wired bypass or a bypass cable. Do a search for r1200gs fuel pump controller bypass and you'll get pointers to descriptions on how to do it yourself, or to someone selling cables with connectors. Including this DIY one from advrider:http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2768376Good luck.
in reply to: R1200GS Fuel Pump electronic #16809On early models the controller was a problem, but I don't know about later models. Fortunately it was easy to replace. On my 2004 GS the controller was replaced even though it was still working. I don't know if I've still got the original controller lying around somewhere, as I kept it as a spare in case the new one failed.I think the problem was that water could sit in the depression in the tank cover that had the controller mounted on it. Maybe you could dry it out and see if that helps?
in reply to: unusual side effects #16696So . . . . was this a standard seat? And, if not, where can I get one?
Since he's suing Corbin for the seat you could try contacting them to see if they can make a replica seat for you. But I'd suggest you take more notice of the other listed side-effects of "banana" style seats.
in reply to: Right hand drive headlight adjustment? #16664I seem to recall that some BMW bikes had a small lever to change from left to right asymmetry. Maybe the 1100GS or 1150GS? It just turned the reflector slightly so the horizontal part of the light beam was to the left or the right. Really neat and simple solution.
in reply to: NEW HOME PAGE #16432Opera, I think has a plugin.
In Opera the RSS reader is built-in, as part of the Mail package. It's not a plugin. I have mine set for 11 different RSS feeds, including BMWOR forums.There's still a link to RSS, at the bottom of the forums page. Together with XHTML and WAP2 links. The RSS link lets you subscribe to the RSS feed for forum posts.Unfortunately when there are long quotes at the start of postings you need to go to the forum to read the actual post, as all you'll see in the RSS feed are the quotes.
in reply to: solar charging #16287I haven't tried it on a K110RS, but did it for a few years on an R1100RT. No problems. A small solar panel on the roof, cable and plug hanging down from the ceiling ready to plug in when the bike was parked.Only later, CANbus models, present a problem with charging through the accessory socket. The socket switches off within a minute or so after the bike is switched off.Oh, and welcome to the forum.
in reply to: The S1000RR rocks! #16280Dick, it was fun watching an 'old' guy waiting to get the keys to the whole candy store. 🙂If you need more space than the bum pack provides, then Hepco & Becker make small soft side cases for the bike. Available from Wunderlich and probably several other places as well.Most important question - have you ridden the bike to Levin and back yet to visit your dear old Ma? If so, did you survive?
in reply to: Motu > Waioeka Gorge Ride October 1st #15746That's one of my favourite rides, especially when the sun is out. I am actually tempted to do it on a mountain bike. There are always cyclists on that road.
Apparently you're not the only one. This coming weekend there is what they claim to be the second-biggest multi-sport event in the country - The Motu Challenge."More than $50,000 is up for grabs in the Motu Challenge.The race - which starts and finishes in the town [Opotiki] - is made up of four stages.A 65km ride to Motu school has recently been voted the best mountain bike section of any race in New Zealand, in an internet poll.It's followed by a 17km run of Whinray track and 52km road cycle.Finally is the multisport section consisting of a 27km kayak down Motu river, 8km cycle and 3km run to Opotiki domain."
Some years ago I wrote a guide for visiting motorcyclists. In some areas it needs to be updated, but most of the advice is still valid. You can find it on the last link on the page http://www.softnz.com/links.html On that page there are also links to some accounts of rides around New Zealand. One or two of the links are no longer valid.Some of the best beaches are in the Bay of Plenty, and one of these is at Ohope, near Whakatane. It can be busy during summer, though. Other good ones are Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, and Waihi Beach.We have a spare room if you need a place to stay overnight near Tauranga/Papamoa/Mt Maunganui.
in reply to: Longish ride…. #15317For a while I almost felt bad about hijacking your plans for a direct route from Te Puke, Bruce. But the Old Coach Rd route only takes a few minutes longer, and is much more interesting than SH2. And everyone seemed to enjoy the diversion.Anyway, it was good to catch up with everyone again.
in reply to: Longish ride on shortish day. Whakatane, 26 Jun. #15207Any plans for which route you'll be taking to get there? And stops on the way? And where you'll be going for lunch? Assuming it's Whakatane and not Whakakatane you're going to. 🙂
in reply to: Can Am Spyder #14987Wallace and who? ???
see http://www.wallaceandgromit.com/Wallace is very inventive, and has the dog Gromit to help him in his adventures. Several clips are available on YouTube.
in reply to: Can Am Spyder #14986The bottom picture is a Davis, from about 1950. It was intended for seating 4 adults side by side, although I think they would have to be squeezed beforehand. There's a non-convertible one in the Southward car museum.
in reply to: Opinions Sought – 1150GS or 1150RT #14968If you're considering the F800ST, then I suggest you also try the F650GS. The twin-cylinder one, not the single. I tried riding the F800S, F800ST and F800GS before deciding on the F650GS, which I found more comfortable and more suited to my requirements. For a while I had TKC-80s on it for gravel road riding, but now it has dual-purpose or road tyres fitted. Not quite the weather protection of the ST, but larger, after-market windscreens are available for it. As are crash bars in case it wants to lie down for a rest some time. ;D
in reply to: Can Am Spyder #14975I think you mean one at the front and two at the rear. Which makes them want to tip over very easily on corner. I remember the Bond Bug from the 1970s, and saw one again recently at Southward's Motor Museum. Cute little thing, and very visible despite its diminutive size.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bond_Bug
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