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Shame Copacetic, you are really having a tough time.
This is the second time I have heard of a BMW having trouble when it's dropped, is this a common thing problem?
So much for "Loud pipes save lives" they should really investigate some kind of artificial noise for electric bikes, I know car makers have already been looking into it
This is the second time I have heard of a BMW having trouble when it's dropped, is this a common thing problem?
So much for "Loud pipes save lives" they should really investigate some kind of artificial noise for electric bikes, I know car makers have already been looking into it
Y'all Qaeda
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I don't know for sure whether they have problems, seeing as people traverse africa with them, but when I did my off road training their advise, should you ride with a mate that ride a 1200GS, and he falls over, is to switch off the engine to stop any potential damage -before checking if your mate is ok.
Whether factual or not, I don't know. Given that the instructor rides KTM should probably take it with a bit of salt.
What I do know for a fact from my broker, is that BMW's don't fall well. They rack up charges more quickly than other bikes.
MidnightWizard
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Sorry guys new to the thread here -- have not gone through all 493 posts
I am interested in guys that are "tourers" -- do long trips on their bikes
I am looking at the feasibility of a motor bike recovery / repair / storage ( for later collection ) facility in the deep interior of the Karoo ( actually it is close to the N1 ) for those guys that like touring the country back roads
No idea what you guys do -- that is why I am asking ...
Thanks
I am interested in guys that are "tourers" -- do long trips on their bikes
I am looking at the feasibility of a motor bike recovery / repair / storage ( for later collection ) facility in the deep interior of the Karoo ( actually it is close to the N1 ) for those guys that like touring the country back roads
No idea what you guys do -- that is why I am asking ...
Thanks
crysis
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Thats unlucky mate. First big bike I got I did a similar thing, luckily I cought it. You usually only make this mistake once. I would do a thourough inspection of all the engine casings and make sure you didnt put a hole through it (where the oil would be coming out from). I did this to one of my dirt bikes a while back, thin gauge clutch cover meets kerb and it knocked a pretty decent hole through it. Managed to sort out with JB weld, I wouldnt bother using anything else. They are too thin to weld properly.
Y'all Qaeda
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Often times there isn't coverage in those areas. And of course, that's where you'll break down. Do you have a way of getting contacted without cellphones? Are you looking at getting off road towing vehicles? Cause break downs likely won't happen on the road, whilst you're riding steadily.
Archer
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The bike will almost always stall if you fall off, I don't know why there is this weird rush to shut off the engine. And if the off is so minor then a few seconds of idling is not the end of the world. Oil will tend to go towards the half of the boxer on the ground and that's it. Unless you start hearing the chains inside the engine then all is well
As for BMWs not falling well, it's more a case of they are expensive since the policy at BMW is to fix/replace literally everything that got even the faintest of scratches. Otherwise they're typically no better or worse than most bikes.
SauRoNZA
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There are also those that believe (and I would imagine it’s circumstantially true) that the boxer is the best thing to fall over with off-road because of the engine cases keeping the bike virtually upright in most cases.
On road not so much as they are also easy to damage in that regard.
Then again, no fairings that cost money.
Archer
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All three times I've fallen off was in sand where the bike (R1200GSA) was horizontal anyway due to it sinking into the sand
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I dropped my GSA once on an angled bloody driveway, and the the peg "didn't reach" the ground.. had a good laugh tho. It did graze the crash bars which I had recently powder-coated which then ticked my OCD.. but, it started no issues.
Eventually sold the juggernaut as I called it, far too big and bulky for daily commuting. Now sizzle along on my 650 Burgman.. so much more comfortable and relaxing.
Eventually sold the juggernaut as I called it, far too big and bulky for daily commuting. Now sizzle along on my 650 Burgman.. so much more comfortable and relaxing.
ArmatageShanks
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ArmatageShanks
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I agree with the instructor, should do the same for all bikes especially if your mate is pinned underneath it.
If he is wearing a bluebulls jersy though you might want to give it a couple of revs first just to ensure the burns take effect nicely.
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Hi,
Long time lurker here.
Can any of you recommend a custom exhaust workshop for BMW r1200r exhaust system that you have maybe used before based in the west rand area?
Long time lurker here.
Can any of you recommend a custom exhaust workshop for BMW r1200r exhaust system that you have maybe used before based in the west rand area?
Both Clearwater & Sandton BMW used this guy for their R9T projects. He is in PE though.
http://www.fabman.co.za/
FiestaST
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kombi-man
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My cleaned up daily commuter. After 8 years on various bikes, 90% used to commute to work and back, I finally jumped into the Maxi scoot market with a Burgman 400, and for the past year and a half, the 650 executive. These are seriously nice scoots. You have plenty weather protection, great economy. two mode, standard and "clarkson POWER". Manual or auto gearbox mode, electric fold in mirrors while on the move, to make it even narrower between traffic, electric up and down windscreen, heated grips, heated front and\pillion seat, plenty liters of storage under the seat, and I fitted a 52 L top box, and a custom backrest. Its really a great all-rounder, capable of 180, or to filter through traffic at 40. it's narrower than most bikes, and honestly just gets you to your destination with very little exertion or fuss. Also gets 320 km's to a 15 L tank. This one I'll be keeping for a good number of years.
And strangely, the maxi scoot market is almost completely dead in this Country. BMW, Yamaha, and apparently Suzuki are no longer bringing in the 650's, but only small, 150, or 300's.
And strangely, the maxi scoot market is almost completely dead in this Country. BMW, Yamaha, and apparently Suzuki are no longer bringing in the 650's, but only small, 150, or 300's.
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they just feel so weird to drive no?
kombi-man
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possibly, initially, but like anything, after half an hour it's all good.. It's really nice to not have to think about, or worry about gearing and clutching, it's simply twist and go. It still requires counter steering to corner hard, and it still leans as much as possible until you start dragging the center stand legs.. lol.. Its good fun, and really comfortable. Just takes away the heavy over-concentration needed during peak hour commuting. Now I just need to keep my eyes scanning the traffic and being patient with car drivers..
I enjoyed my weekend rides and brekkie runs to franchoek with a few mates back in the day, but, honestly speaking, if I had 150 K new and | went bike shopping, I'd buy the same scoot again and again.. It just ticks all my boxes these days.
I enjoyed my weekend rides and brekkie runs to franchoek with a few mates back in the day, but, honestly speaking, if I had 150 K new and | went bike shopping, I'd buy the same scoot again and again.. It just ticks all my boxes these days.
SauRoNZA
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Don’t do custom exhaust workshop at all and use a proper engineering company who has made it their life’s work.
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SauRoNZA
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I always knew Keyless was going to piss me off at some point.
My key has been moaning ever since I’ve been on sick leave and off bike for a week.
No longer works from my bag in the Topbox and needed to put it down on the backseat before it would start.
No biggie, changed the battery with what I found on YouTube and at the time I thought the battery in there seemed pretty damn snug compared to the one that I put on after, but didn’t bother checking if the code is different and simply assumed it’s because it has been in there for a few years already.
Got down to bike after work and she just said no. Pulled the seat off to be closer to the transponder and it started fortunately but moaned about lack of key all the way home.
Now I’ve double checked the internet and the battery I got is correct, but I hope and pray the one i popped out is still in the bin at the office next week so I compare them side by side.
Had it not been for fact that it went from half working to basically not working at all I would think maybe it’s the bike’s own battery being the culprit since it did stand for a week before this started...but then surely it would have crap starting and turning the lights on if it was that flat and the transponder would be the very last issue.
My key has been moaning ever since I’ve been on sick leave and off bike for a week.
No longer works from my bag in the Topbox and needed to put it down on the backseat before it would start.
No biggie, changed the battery with what I found on YouTube and at the time I thought the battery in there seemed pretty damn snug compared to the one that I put on after, but didn’t bother checking if the code is different and simply assumed it’s because it has been in there for a few years already.
Got down to bike after work and she just said no. Pulled the seat off to be closer to the transponder and it started fortunately but moaned about lack of key all the way home.
Now I’ve double checked the internet and the battery I got is correct, but I hope and pray the one i popped out is still in the bin at the office next week so I compare them side by side.
Had it not been for fact that it went from half working to basically not working at all I would think maybe it’s the bike’s own battery being the culprit since it did stand for a week before this started...but then surely it would have crap starting and turning the lights on if it was that flat and the transponder would be the very last issue.
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