MyBB Motorcycle Owners Thread

[Willy Strong]

Just signed my life away... Daytona 675. I can't stand the traffic anymore

Why your life away? You sound like those people.

Congrats though.

 

[Willy Strong]

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Just repaired a puncture for the first time. Found a nail in the tire. I assume I need to buy a new tire?

Nail inside the thread they said I must replace the tire.

 

[marcr007]

I was riding a Triumph Street Triple that was a major problem.

Now on a BMW R1200RS and it's a million miles better.

I do plan to raise the bars anyway.

I also put risers on my GS, helps a lot.

I test rode the RSA few weeks back, I thought it was fantastic, and very underrated by the riding community as a whole.

 

[UrBaN963]

Just signed my life away... Daytona 675. I can't stand the traffic anymore

Pics dammit. New or used? Also what kit do you have?

 

[UrBaN963]

Okay manne.

Tell me about the F650CS. I like the look but never seen one before, is there some issue that makes them unpopular?

EDIT:

https://www.olx.co.za/ad/bmw-f-650-cs-ID16bdjj.html#52b78c7964

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Apparently heated grips, ABS, tires still good.

2004 - 88000km.

 

[SauRoNZA]

Okay manne.

Tell me about the F650CS. I like the look but never seen one before, is there some issue that makes them unpopular?

EDIT:

https://www.olx.co.za/ad/bmw-f-650-cs-ID16bdjj.html#52b78c7964

View attachment 418876

Apparently heated grips, ABS, tires still good.

2004 - 88000km.

Besides our side line conversation the belt drive is also a major win.

 

[UrBaN963]

Besides our side line conversation the belt drive is also a major win.

Explain that to me?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Explain that to me?

No maintenance required. Lasts much longer. More direct throttle for a lack of chain slack.

Doesn't take engine with it should it snap.

Less frequent replacement.

 

[UrBaN963]

Well you've sold me.

 

[Archer]

Well I went back to the dealer on Saturday, and everyone seemed happy with the oil stating that on engines with some mileage/age the oil does go black quickly. Dealer principal was actually the first person who came to look, and he did top it up. I just don't know enough about engines, and the nuances of an air cooled boxer to compare what I know about 'normal' car engines. Worst case scenario I've got oil in there that is about 6000km old (since I haven't been able to ride much) so it should be alright. Will strongly consider going to CT next time, or perhaps one of several ex BMW mechanics close by.

 

[raind33r]

Nail inside the thread they said I must replace the tire.

Of course they will. It's another sale for them.
If it's not on the side-wall, no need to replace. You're not racing with it? or are you?

Normal commuting, no need to replace.

 

[McSack]

Going to be a very wet commute in Joburg this morning

 

[Hamster]

Going to be a very wet commute in Joburg this morning

Not really. Got out the car and was dry.

:twisted:

 

[McSack]

Not really. Got out the car and was dry.

:twisted:

Pfft ... fairweather bikers

 

[Zuner]

Pfft ... fairweather bikers

I'm one of those until I get a raincoat/suit. To date I haven't ridden in rain at all.

 

[Sinbad]

Pfft ... fairweather bikers

If there were no other traffic I wouldn't have a problem with the rain. I do have a problem with solar powered drivers.

 

[Hamster]

Pfft ... fairweather bikers

Hehe, too dangerous with traffic imo

 

[Sinbad]

@fanie - 280km, still two bars left.

Acar beta now syncs to Fuelly btw!

 

[SauRoNZA]

Made a separate thread if anyone is interested in a very good deal for a 2015 BMW R1200R.

https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/873476-For-Sale-2015-BMW-R1200R-Fully-Specced

 

[SauRoNZA]

@fanie - 280km, still two bars left.

Acar beta now syncs to Fuelly btw!

I literally had a petrol attendant tell me this morning "Safety First please" while putting my stats into Fuelly.

They honestly believe that a phone will spark the fumes while filling up.

This of course while wielding the card machine about...