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Steven B
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 Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:42 pm Post subject: Temp fix for missing oil level window |
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This is the part the service manager, Andy Carroll, from Birmingham BMW, came up with as a temp fix when my oil level window disappeared (see trip report - Las Vegas to Bloomsburg. I think he got it at a Home Depot.
Fits in where the window goes, just make sure and check the tightness while the bike is on the kickstand - so oil doesn't leak out if it pops off. I just kept it hand tight, it did come off once (didn't check it after a cool night) but it did get us from Birmingham to Las Vegas.
I did get a replacement window from Phil Marvin, so I have this part off the bike. But I will keep it in my parts stash on future trips just in case.
On the bike
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hfxrzw
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| Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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Good one, thanks for posting that!
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SugarHillCTD
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Steven,
Good temp fix to keep in mind.
BUT.... Phil comes to the rescue...again. He had a couple extra bag hinges for me at HM IV when I christened the new-to-me K-RS.
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice....right click....save. 
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drikko
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Good call, pity we don't have them here..
BTW why on earth does it say "stand clear when in use"? Is that paranoia???
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whyoldbill
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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| drikko wrote: | Good call, pity we don't have them here..
BTW why on earth does it say "stand clear when in use"? Is that paranoia??? |
Standard disclaimer. Results from too many ambulance-chasers in the US.
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Jim
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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| drikko wrote: | Good call, pity we don't have them here..
BTW why on earth does it say "stand clear when in use"? Is that paranoia??? |
The device is a temporary plug for pressure testing plumbing - so there is some pressure behind it when it's in use. I suppose with enough pressure behind the plug, it could blow out and put an eye out - or something...
What do you use there to pressure test plumbing?
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drikko
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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No eyed dear, I don't do plumbing  It stinks......
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