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Topic: Rear drive paint and pivot bearings |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 16
Views: 10876
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:20 am Subject: Rear drive paint and pivot bearings |
#6,
Have been looking at these for quite a while. Look like the way to go. Think they are worth a try.
Lots of chatter on Adv rider-GS guys don't like 'em, BMWOA jury is out.
However, bottom line ... |
Topic: DOES NO ONE HAVE A KEY CODE ON THIS BOARD-see my post below |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 1
Views: 3367
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:36 am Subject: DOES NO ONE HAVE A KEY CODE ON THIS BOARD-see my post below |
Sorry, senior moment. Went to the garage Sunday to find the tags and then......forgot.
What I assume are key codes on tiny black tags:
AA 12241
E 242421
Bags are different from ign. Not sure ... |
Topic: Noob - introduction & possible major electrical FUBAR |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 55
Views: 31195
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Forum: Tech Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:32 am Subject: Noob - introduction & possible major electrical FUBAR |
Hey Scot,
I agree 100% with Scott_ --coming from an Airhead you won't know the difference. ABS would be nice, especially on the rear, occassionally but we all road for years without it, right?
Min ... |
Topic: "K" bike winter layup ?? |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 21
Views: 15894
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Forum: Tech Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:06 am Subject: "K" bike winter layup ?? |
Hi Ernie,
Will be holding off final storage mode here on the tundra for a while yet hoping for one more "nice" day. Plus this year's over-winter project is the dreaded spline lube!!
Only ... |
Topic: A very sad day for Moto gp |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 3
Views: 4339
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:43 am Subject: A very sad day for Moto gp |
Painful to see. He certainly brought a non-standard character to the sport. I had actually gotten his autograph at Indy in '09, so followed his exploits.
No offense intended, but wondered how he co ... |
Topic: Surgery is imminent |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 27
Views: 14795
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:58 am Subject: Surgery is imminent |
Good luck Phil
You are an inspiration. Keep up the positive attitude.
Mike |
Topic: Odds and Ends while riding ??? |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 16
Views: 9094
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:09 am Subject: Odds and Ends while riding ??? |
Blimey, can't top that Drikko!
Last year on a 2 lane in South Dakota headed for the Badlands there was 50 miles I couldn't figure out why the front wheel was kicking up so many stones. My toes and s ... |
Topic: Fuel tank capacity |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 35
Views: 29130
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:42 am Subject: Fuel tank capacity |
Hi Drikko,
My 2c:
Just made an 800 mi round trip to see relatives. Refilled right about 160 mi each time. I fill on the side usually also--when there are a lot of gas stations. Pretty much 3.3/3. ... |
Topic: AUDIOVOX CRUISE CONTROL |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 5
Views: 5010
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 3:15 pm Subject: AUDIOVOX CRUISE CONTROL |
I installed the old kind 2 yrs ago. Not $85 anymore, of course.
the 1316 "looks" the same except for the vacuum line.
Couldn't find any info - Does it use the speed sensor instead of vac ... |
Topic: Newby's guide to driveshaft R&R |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 3
Views: 13558
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Forum: Tech Resources & Stickies Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:06 am Subject: Newby's guide to driveshaft R&R |
Excellent John, Thank you.
Never seen the swingarm pics before.
Do the pivot bearings stay in place when the pivot bolts are pulled??
Still have a phobia about replacing the pivot bolts/adjusting ... |
Topic: Lube-ing Drive Shaft rear spline ?? |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 23
Views: 15518
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:50 am Subject: Lube-ing Drive Shaft rear spline ?? |
Thanks Scott and John
Ya, I are confused. Pics I've seen are a bit muddled. Too much info.
Will take more thinking to work up the courage. The big spline lube is coming so going to wait. Everyth ... |
Topic: Lube-ing Drive Shaft rear spline ?? |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 23
Views: 15518
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:06 am Subject: Lube-ing Drive Shaft rear spline ?? |
Ernie,
I've been contemplating this for winter but finding too much conflicting info. Always seems to be gaps in the photos. As Scott says, very little sliding at the joints. For me, the issue is ... |
Topic: Riding skills |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 6
Views: 6557
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Forum: Campfire Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:00 am Subject: Riding skills |
If I could figure out the maze=
wouldn't be many cones standing, that's for sure. |
Topic: Audiovox cruise install - 1996 K1100RS |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 39
Views: 24029
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:08 am Subject: Audiovox cruise install - 1996 K1100RS |
Mine is velcroed in the tool box behind the seat. Shamelessly copied from someone else. I can't remember his name--but he is in Calif.
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu18/mklink1100/BMW%20Mod ... |
Topic: K1100LT running rich |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 18
Views: 17258
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:25 pm Subject: K1100LT running rich |
Merry Christmas wotan--
in re the floppy instruments (I think that's what you're talking about :-))
Make sure the front fairing bracket isn't broken. The one that attaches to the upper fork. My ... |
Topic: K11OG reflective stickers! |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 84
Views: 153163
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:58 am Subject: K11OG reflective stickers! |
Under the top case location (second from left, next to the duck) is reserved for "the Doctor" --Valentino Rossi |
Topic: Be afraid, be VERY afraid |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 7
Views: 6825
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Forum: Pictures Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:52 am Subject: Be afraid, be VERY afraid |
Diet? JO don't need no steengking diet... |
Topic: DENSO Iridium plugs. |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 9
Views: 8561
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:48 am Subject: DENSO Iridium plugs. |
Palle,
24 pounds for ONE plug?
Even at 8 pds, may be cheaper to buy them from someone in the US and ship to you! Not sure of the exchange now but sounds like about $11UK to $30DEN each.
I though ... |
Topic: Clymer question.... |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 11
Views: 7983
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Forum: Tech Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 7:54 am Subject: Clymer question.... |
Rafal beat me to it.
Yup, the green switch for your thumb just above the horn button---if you have the correct switch module for the adjustable screen. Has a graphic on the switch of a helmet with ... |
Topic: Locks and keys--and my fantasy life. |
miKeinWIs
Replies: 2
Views: 3096
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Forum: Tech Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:52 am Subject: Locks and keys--and my fantasy life. |
Larry,
Yes, they are "easy" to change, supposedly.
Check this out:
http://skylands.ibmwr.org/tom/tech/re-key/re-key.html
and this one:
http://www.ibmwr.org/ktech/re-key.shtml
I have ... |
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