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by cycleman
Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: TB Rattling
Replies: 8
Views: 5781

Re: TB Rattling

These are fairly easy to diagnos. With the bike running, put your finger on the TB wheel the throttle cable attaches to. You don't need much pressure. You'll find that you can stop the rattle easily just by touching the wheel. With the engine off, you can move the wheel back & forth a little bit...
by cycleman
Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Tank bag advice
Replies: 7
Views: 3157

Re: Tank bag advice

I use the Bagster system. Consists of a tank cover & then an attachable tank bag that easily lifts up for fuel. Its not a cheap alternative but does work well and are well made.

Just query Bagster and you'll find them. They are made in England and very poplular in Europe.
by cycleman
Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Dead battery
Replies: 8
Views: 3682

Re: Dead battery

It's never a good idea to run a battery completely flat because once the volatage gets below 11 Volts or so, they don't always come back to full charge. Put the battery tender on the bike & let it sit charging for a day until the tender cycles off. Disconnect the charger, turn the ignition on, h...
by cycleman
Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: oil loss out vent hose??
Replies: 3
Views: 1686

Re: oil loss out vent hose??

All that ever should come out of this hose on any engine is vapour. It is part of the polution system. If it is pumping oil you've got a serious pressure issue inside the engine caused by blow by of gases ie: bad rings/engine shot etc. Was the air filter wet with oil when you checked prior to unhook...