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by Steve H.
Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Driveline Problem
Replies: 23
Views: 12870

Re: Driveline Problem

If there is no other option for greasing than splin lube,how can we avoid similar problems on our R12R driveshaft? :?: :shock:
by Steve H.
Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:35 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Wheel Flange recall
Replies: 28
Views: 16923

Re: Wheel Flange recall

BMW revoked those engines made in China and returned them to be made in Austria.
by Steve H.
Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Wheel Flange recall
Replies: 28
Views: 16923

Re: Wheel Flange recall

As I remember....F800 Rotax engines were bilt/and/or/manufactured in China a while ago.Than cancelled manufacturing ower there....Now the wet clutch......Well something should be learned from history.I know cheep labour....NO POLITICS!!!!!!!!!!!The quality of parts ?????Who give a damn,when it is ch...
by Steve H.
Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Wheel Flange recall
Replies: 28
Views: 16923

Re: Wheel Flange recall

NO POLITICS!!!! [-X [-( 8-[
by Steve H.
Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Wheel Flange recall
Replies: 28
Views: 16923

Re: Wheel Flange recall

Wet clutch made in China??...So,most of our underwears are made in China as well :lol: :roll: [-o<
by Steve H.
Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Wheel Flange recall
Replies: 28
Views: 16923

Re: Wheel Flange recall

I received my bike on 23.apr.2012.It has been manufactured/essemled/in Berlin 2012 march.If there is any recall,I should be notified.
by Steve H.
Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

+1 abouth moisture through breater plug.So...I can change diffy oil at least once ayear or more often /180ml/=5 oil changes=1liter,cca 1quart of oil -just peace of mind.Not a big expence to save a big expences for myself.Peace of minde.
by Steve H.
Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: BMW Triple
Replies: 3
Views: 3568

Re: BMW Triple

BMW did"some " radial engines for aircrafts looong time ago with a more than good success./Fokerwolf f-190/a nightmear even for P51 mustangs.....so, a modified star engine segment coul work.Definitly need a mods,but it is apsolutly immeginebel.And BMW is capable to do it,period.A good mone...
by Steve H.
Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Adventure riding on a R12R?
Replies: 14
Views: 8195

Re: Adventure riding on a R12R?

I would try Scrambler Ducati's rear tire - Pirelli MT60RS 180/55ZR17.
For the front tire I don't know.
by Steve H.
Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

Thanks,David!
I will go with 180ml to. :)
by Steve H.
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

"As more I know,Irealised how little I know".Some one a lot smarter thanI am said that a long time ago.
by Steve H.
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

One more think...think. In the past few monts there have not to much posts on this forum,except few of us,including moderators.Other members got silent,or just left.I think this forum is slowing down. :-k Oil-no oil I don't really care.I will solw my problem on my own,as ollways did.To poke each oth...
by Steve H.
Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

I do not "winging"my "own"specifications.I do understand the foaming effect of the oil when it loosing the lubricating ability cosed by air bubles in it.Nobody wants to see air bubles in the oil.Air does not lubricate anything. And as last,I am not the one who is "winging&qu...
by Steve H.
Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

Hi,Don! 1. I do not want to make up my own specs. 2. I changed diffy oil first time at 6000mls the original factory oil come out gray (darkish).Is that meaning a bearing problem at the very new bike?? :-k Or...BMW using molybdenum disulfide additive in the factory fill? 8-[ ....Why? :? If they do us...
by Steve H.
Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

BTW,I heard from Don E.and now from you Kevin,abouthTrany and FD SEALD bearings.I never had achance to take them a part,but in engineering sence does not make any senc to have seald bearings where lub oil is present.The same oil lubing gears should lube the bearings too.That is simple.
by Steve H.
Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

It does say nothing.All it say is"shaft drive with bevel gears".I did not got smarter of it.No oil quantity at all.It is like a"secret"BMW does not want to releise for us,or simply BMW does NOT KNOWING.They are in doubth,I assume.That why they are silent,if giving an instruction ...
by Steve H.
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:20 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

Re: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

I am just wondering...there is a vent plug ...OK!Why should we stick with 180ml of oil -recommended for non went diffies-.My best guess is to go back to original 200 or 220 ml of diffiy lube to make shure there is a sufficient amont of lube for f.drive.Knowing from other forums,180ml of lube might b...
by Steve H.
Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???
Replies: 21
Views: 10907

2011 and on R1200R has a breather plug on FD???

I find a rubber plug on the differential of my 2012 R.What is that?Did not have it on my previous 2010 R.Is this a breather plug?If it is,than 180ml of diffy oil quantity has been changed to a higher amount of oil.Logically it will not blow the seal,scince there is a breather plug/if it is a breathe...
by Steve H.
Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:42 pm
Forum: R1250R + RS (2015+)
Topic: R1200 Water Cooled
Replies: 105
Views: 44562

Re: R1200 Water Cooled

Like I said classic BMW roadster or Japanies bike.Period.
by Steve H.
Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Tell me I'm crazy.....or not!
Replies: 12
Views: 7617

Re: Tell me I'm crazy.....or not!

I have BMW original side cases,no top case.Looks bulky?May be.I do not bother with looks,It is very practical.That is what I need.With a top case-loaded-easier to wheely the bike [-( :badgrin: