The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

Jimmy Bottlehead · 26-07-2016 10:27AM

Got new handlebars for the bike. Fit them only to discover the cables seem *just* too short.

Bah.

stewygriffin · 26-07-2016 05:49PM

Had to throw in the towel and book her in with Joe Duffy BMW to sort this horn issue out.

It has to be a fooked switch,because the fuse is good and the actual horn works,tested it.
Made up a usb sat nav charger lead to suit the BMW today.:)

Wossack · 26-07-2016 06:11PM

gb racing stuff is top class - have same on my street triple

stewygriffin · 26-07-2016 08:15PM

Wossack wrote: »

gb racing stuff is top class - have same on my street triple

Yep,its good stuff,precise fit,and its worth the money.Have the GB Racing covers on the R1 aswell

two wheels good · 26-07-2016 09:59PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Had to throw in the towel and book her in with Joe Duffy BMW to sort this horn issue out.

It has to be a fooked switch,because the fuse is good and the actual horn works,tested it.

Many BM horns are powered via a relay. Probably the RR too. Swop with one of the other identical relays to test.

stewygriffin · 26-07-2016 11:24PM

two wheels good wrote: »

Many BM horns are powered via a relay. Probably the RR too. Swop with one of the other identical relays to test.

Tried that about an hour ago,no joy.:(

D3V!L · 27-07-2016 08:47AM

Just fitted the following to the battle tank this week in prep for a trip abroad

BMW luggage with wrap kit from SignatureCD in Greece.
BMW GS tank bag
Wunderlich GPS sun visor.
Fenda Extenda
Grip puppies (squeeze those puppies :pac:)
Puig rear hugger
Wunderlich rear mudslinger
Little Irish flag from Lidl

I have a wrap kit for the bike (clear), a headlight visor and some other stuff that has to wait until I get back. This bike is so easy to stick stuff onto. Can't wait to hit the road:D

Cienciano · 27-07-2016 09:49AM

Some touring machine there. I'd get rid of the flag, its a bit goldwingy for my liking.

D3V!L · 27-07-2016 10:17AM

Cienciano wrote: »

I'd get rid of the flag, its a bit goldwingy for my liking.

Ah no, its there to wined up the Brits

stewygriffin · 27-07-2016 11:33AM

Some carbon fibre arrived this morning for the S1000RR.:)

D3V!L · 27-07-2016 12:12PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Some carbon fibre arrived this morning for the S1000RR.:)

Aaah Jaysus !! :eek:

stewygriffin · 27-07-2016 12:41PM

D3V!L wrote: »

Aaah Jaysus !! :eek:

Aaah Here................:pac:

Jimmy Bottlehead · 27-07-2016 02:15PM

I'm dreaming of the day when I can afford bikes like some of you boys have!

I fit new handlebars to the Super Four, but ran into bother fitting the new switches (as detailed in another thread!). Accidentally ran down the battery yesterday, so had to jump start it this morning. Left it running with the choke on while it built up charge. Came out 20 minutes later and it was super hot. Looks like coolant on the ground. Sigh.

Gotta get coolant today or tomorrow so I can check if the battery is okay again, so I can then try to sort out the switches or else fit the old ones back.

Christ.

stewygriffin · 27-07-2016 06:29PM

Bike had to go to Joe Duffy BMW today,looks like a fubared horn,abs and traction control switch module.

This is gonna cost me...........:o:pac:

stewygriffin · 27-07-2016 06:32PM

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

I'm dreaming of the day when I can afford bikes like some of you boys have!

I fit new handlebars to the Super Four, but ran into bother fitting the new switches (as detailed in another thread!). Accidentally ran down the battery yesterday, so had to jump start it this morning. Left it running with the choke on while it built up charge. Came out 20 minutes later and it was super hot. Looks like coolant on the ground. Sigh.

Gotta get coolant today or tomorrow so I can check if the battery is okay again, so I can then try to sort out the switches or else fit the old ones back.

Christ.

I hear and feel your pain.

I think this says it rather well for you and I today.:pac::D

blade1 · 27-07-2016 07:02PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Bike had to go to Joe Duffy BMW today,looks like a fubared horn,abs and traction control switch module.

This is gonna cost me...........:o:pac:

One of the joys of being a BMW owner!:(

Give your bike a good going over before leaving Duffy's!!!!

Skill Magill · 27-07-2016 08:06PM

Over to Mak :0

goodlad · 27-07-2016 08:25PM

Why would that getting fixed cost you a cent?

Gumbo · 27-07-2016 11:05PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Bike had to go to Joe Duffy BMW today,looks like a fubared horn,abs and traction control switch module.

This is gonna cost me...........:o:pac:

The same unit goes in their 1 and 3 series cars!

stewygriffin · 28-07-2016 12:50PM

Gonna have a chat with Joe Duffs today.

gerrowadat · 28-07-2016 01:17PM

stewygriffin wrote: »

Gonna have a chat with Joe Duffs today.

Didn't you just buy it? No warranty?

Mr Sheen! · 28-07-2016 06:24PM

gerrowadat wrote: »

Didn't you just buy it? No warranty?

He may not have bought it from a garage.

stewygriffin · 28-07-2016 06:44PM

I took an S1000rr for a test ride with Joe Duffys.
But that bike i bought came up for sale privately. 300 euro for a new switch control unit from BMW Germany. Seems to be a common fault on the S1000RR's.

gerrowadat · 29-07-2016 12:40AM

stewygriffin wrote: »

I took an S1000rr for a test ride with Joe Duffys.
But that bike i bought came up for sale privately. 300 euro for a new switch control unit from BMW Germany. Seems to be a common fault on the S1000RR's.

Ah, my mistake. Yeah, going dealer is a recipe for wallet pain. I got quoted 800 quid (not from Joe Duffy's) to fit the mount and twiddly wheel for the satnav. I was all like 'lol'.

blade1 · 29-07-2016 11:12AM

gerrowadat wrote: »

I got quoted 800 quid (not from Joe Duffy's) to fit the mount and twiddly wheel for the satnav. I was all like 'lol'.

I'll fit it for you for a paltry €500!!!
Thats me saving you €300 :eek:
No No, there's no need to thank me!!!:pac:

gerrowadat · 29-07-2016 12:37PM

blade1 wrote: »

I'll fit it for you for a paltry €500!!!
Thats me saving you €300 :eek:
No No, there's no need to thank me!!!:pac:

For that kinda wedge I'd want Joe Duffy's personal phone number so I can ring him and ask for directions.

stewygriffin · 29-07-2016 06:59PM

Got my brake and clutch lever guards today,along with the lower frame crash protectors for the S1000RR.:)

New front n rear tyres on the R1 from Cotters,as the rear Pirelli Corsa was well chewed up.:pac:

Richard tea · 31-07-2016 03:29PM

I gave the bike another proper clean. I bought more ACF50. It comes in a bottle with a spray bottle ( not the pump pressure type ). I sat the bottle in hot water before use. It sprayed a lovely fine mist for about 2 minutes. Then it just squirted out blobs of acf50. I went back to the old mini paint brush method. Its much cleaner this way and I can dab it into the nooks and crannies.

pudzey101 · 31-07-2016 07:13PM

Picked up this stuff in dealz today , cant really go wrong for 1.49 ,

just gave a really quick rinse down , sprayed the solution and let it sit for 5mins , scrubbed + brushed the really mucky areas and rinsed off

As good or if not better than muc-off IMO

Just to add the bike was destroyed in sh!te before i washed it i never took before pics

frozenfrozen · 31-07-2016 08:20PM

Took the grab bar off today. the previous owner used a hack saw to remove the mounting points for the blanking plates, probably to fit a tail bag so I had to do a bit of messing.

Got a stud remover (rugby boots yoke) cut it in half, hammered it into shape, used a bit of mechano to connect the blanking plates to it and it's done. Not the cleanest bit of work ever but I'm happy enough. (I added zip ties after just to be sure if they got loose they wouldn't go flying)

much better than before I think.

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