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Site: BMW MOA - Oilheads (site profile, domain info bmwmoa.org)
Title: Oilheads
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Users activity: 29 posts per thread
Forum activity: 77 active threads during last week
 

Posting activity on Oilheads:

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Threads: 77 307 872
Post: 273 1,011 2,492
 

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PGlaves
22
user's latest post:
Changing Spark Plugs? - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-12 20:29:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by beemermyke I remember seeing that post about having the valve covers off in the past (maybe Paul mentioned it?) Didn't work on my bike the last time I did my valves, that's why I ground down my socket like I did. It was a Craftsman. Was the wall thickness thicker than other brands? Dunno... but the ID of the cylinder head hole was still a bit too small for my R1150RS. Probably a thicker walled socket than...
jingdog
14
user's latest post:
Gas smell
Published (2009-11-14 14:42:00)
Hmm you think like me! Actually if they made good ones that didnt fail Id be all for them. Im not sure theyre even suitable for the GS and R. If they leak and the bike catches fire (while you're riding it) it could prove very embarassing.
MotorradMike
12
user's latest post:
Changing Spark Plugs? - Page 3 -...
Published (2009-11-13 20:27:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by PETDOC I find some of the posts on this thread somewhat illogical. If you were shopping for a brand new BMW and had the choice (same price) of a bike assembled with the use of torque wrenches or one done without torque wrenches but by skilled mechanics, which would you buy? If the former, why would you not continue to use a torque wrench? I have no doubt people who make a living spinning wrenches can probably get...
bikerfish1100
11
user's latest post:
Changing Spark Plugs? - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 17:52:00)
had a friend of mine's bike self-eject a spark plug once, following a dealer performed valve adjustment/service. wonder if that tech used a torque wrench or just his hand? (with some ingenious craftwork alongside an Iowa cornfield, we were able to ride/limp his bike into Ft Collins CO, where a full-on thread repair could be performed)
PETDOC
10
user's latest post:
Changing Spark Plugs? - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 18:40:00)
I find some of the posts on this thread somewhat illogical. If you were shopping for a brand new BMW and had the choice (same price) of a bike assembled with the use of torque wrenches or one done without torque wrenches but by skilled mechanics, which would you buy? If the former, why would you not continue to use a torque wrench? I have no doubt people who make a living spinning wrenches can probably get very close to the proper torque by...
ragtoplvr
9
user's latest post:
Changing Spark Plugs? - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 15:44:00)
This all comes down to if you are maintenance pragmatist, perfectionist,always take it to the dealer, or if it starts I will ride it type of person. Same as any discussion of religion or politics. We can fight it out forever, or agree to disagree. Lets just go ride, it is beautiful here. Rod
Andy VH
9
user's latest post:
Front end noise /
Published (2009-11-12 20:59:00)
I have greased that lower shock bushing on the Telelever on my 94 RS at least four times. I do it about every 30,000 miles. Very easy to do. If you let it go too long, the bolt will gall the bushing surface and you may have to replace it.
ultracyclist
7
user's latest post:
R1100R with Spokes?
Published (2009-11-10 15:33:00)
Where did you get the black valve covers? What kind of 308 do you have?
breyfogle
6
user's latest post:
Changing Spark Plugs? - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 14:15:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by JimMoore For you guys who are afraid to tighten a spark plug without a torque werench, .... . If you tighten it hand tight, then 1/8 of a turn to crush the crush washer a little bit, it will stay forever. It's the "Then" that causes me a problem. Nothing ruins my day quite like ... then a little more, a little more, a little more, whoa - why did the torque just go to 0 ?
kgadley01
6
user's latest post:
Changing Spark Plugs? - Page 2 -...
Published (2009-11-13 16:53:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by JimMoore For you guys who are afraid to tighten a spark plug without a torque werench, here's something to consider. The plug is being held in place by the rubber boot. If you tightened it hand-tight, it would probably stay forever. If you tighten it hand tight, then 1/8 of a turn to crush the crush washer a little bit, it will stay forever. I agree with you. I've never had one fall out. the only thing I...
 

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Started 1 day, 15 hours ago (2009-11-14 12:50:00)  by MCMXCIVRS
Check that the throttle cable is not pulled up out of the ferrules. This is pretty common after a fuel tank R&R and throws the TBs way off balance creating exactly the kind of condition you describe.
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Started 1 year, 2 months ago (2008-09-10 05:36:00)  by jfremder
I diagnosed my bad coil by pulling the secondary plug wire at idle. If it get REALLY erratic after pulling the secondary, that's the stick coil thats bad. FWIW Chicago BMW sells them for $75
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Started 1 day, 9 hours ago (2009-11-14 18:06:00)  by boxerr
Remus make a good sounding system, and Staintune as well. I have had both on my 2 R1150R bikes. Have ridden with a bloke with an R1150RT, and it sounded good with a Staintune.
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Started 3 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-12 18:11:00)  by PGlaves
The fuel lines connect to the tank on the right. There are quick disconnects with little O rings on the right. There are two connections to the fuel distributor assembly on the right. The fuel tank vent line and overflow line are also on the right side of the frame. All generally above the right cylinder or just forward of there. And some of this is disturbed when the ABS is worked on. So ...
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Started 2 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-13 12:34:00)  by r11rs94
I have one on my 04 R-1150-RT going on 3 years now, and have nothing bad to say about it.
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Started 1 day, 19 hours ago (2009-11-14 08:49:00)  by kenk
Quote: Originally Posted by abe456 The original w/s on my 99 RT has got to go. It measures 14 5/8" at the center. Called my BMW dealer, they want $400+ for a new one. So I'm going with a Cee Bailey. Here's the problem, I get head buffeting with the stock shield, I want to reduce that effect. I'm 5ft 9", and using the BMW comfort ...
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Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago (2009-09-21 05:54:00)  by MotorradMike
You need a thin wall deeeep socket. If you have the tool kit that came with the bike, it's in there.
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Started 2 months ago (2009-09-10 04:58:00)  by JimMoore
Mobil 1 15-50.
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Started 3 weeks ago (2009-10-25 14:44:00)  by jingdog
My battery tender says no AGM batteries. __________________ BMWMOA 132064 I can screw it up as good as anyone. Maybe even better...
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Started 3 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-12 13:28:00)  by bikerfish1100
sounds more like a bad ground connection than a bad battery. however, if you're on the original issue battery, it is likely due for replacement.
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Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago (2009-09-21 05:54:00)  by MotorradMike
You need a thin wall deeeep socket. If you have the tool kit that came with the bike, it's in there.
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Started 1 week ago (2009-11-08 18:14:00)  by ragtoplvr
There are 2 common failures that cause play in the rear wheel. I should know, I have had them both. On the C stand, put your finger between the disk brake caliper and the brake rotor, grap wheel at 12:00 oclock and move back and forth, if you feel the rotor move relative to the caliper, you need to replace the Big Ball Bearing. If no movement, then move hand to 3:00 or 9:00 oclock ...
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Started 3 weeks ago (2009-10-25 14:44:00)  by jingdog
My battery tender says no AGM batteries. __________________ BMWMOA 132064 I can screw it up as good as anyone. Maybe even better...
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Started 1 week ago (2009-11-08 19:18:00)  by NavyDad
I have an 04 1150RT. I change oil and filter every 4000 miles. I adjust valves, throttle bodies, and change the brake, clutch, transmission, and rear drive fluids every spring. I usually end up with about 10,000 miles per year so I guess my valves get adjusted around the 10K mark. I usually have to tweak one or two of the valves a bit, but never anything major. Air filters and fuel filters get ...
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Started 5 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-10 18:49:00)  by jingdog
Hmmm make sure you charge the battery using the manufacturers recommended charging proceedure. Do you know what kind it is ie glass mat, conventional etc?
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Started 1 week ago (2009-11-08 15:56:00)  by boxerr
I would try and get hold of a standard seat, and see how that fits. I dont think you will be able to lower the seat. You can raise them thru spacers etc. The other option would be to get a lower rear shocker fitted, if the bike is what you want.
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Started 4 days, 22 hours ago (2009-11-11 05:32:00)  by jingdog
Who knows? Yours might last 100k miles and mine might go 200k. The only way to really know is to take it out and look at it. Maybe you dont even have to take it out. Anyway personally in my experience people worry about proactive maintenance too much. Just fix it when it breaks. Itll last longer that way and cost less $$$.
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RE: My bit... - 11 new posts
Started 3 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-07-24 09:41:00)  by MEM0317
I would do an abs bleed first (front and rear), then the rear caliper, then left side, then right. since you have the tank off, unplug the ground on the battery for a few minutes then reinstall. Then perform an abs reset. Then test ride. Maybe half hour of work. If you don't know your bike well, you will be a little more confident when you are done........especially if this works for you. ...
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RE: Gas smell - 11 new posts
Started 3 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-12 18:11:00)  by PGlaves
The fuel lines connect to the tank on the right. There are quick disconnects with little O rings on the right. There are two connections to the fuel distributor assembly on the right. The fuel tank vent line and overflow line are also on the right side of the frame. All generally above the right cylinder or just forward of there. And some of this is disturbed when the ABS is worked on. So ...
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Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-06 16:55:00)  by SIBUD
Maybe wheels off of a GS?
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