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by winkeldc
Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Strip
Replies: 12
Views: 3193

Re: Fuel Strip

Oh I hear you. If and when mine goes, even though the bike is 15 years old, I will bite the bullet and replace the strip. Seems that's the least of my issues at the moment.
by winkeldc
Sat Nov 19, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Brake noise
Replies: 0
Views: 966

Brake noise

I know this forum doesn't see much traffic anymore, but thought I'd try. '08 R1200R. I have this intermittent brake noise I believe is related to the front calipers, sounds like the pad is shifting and rubbing on something. I don't use grease on the back of the pads. It happens only at slow speeds w...
by winkeldc
Sat Nov 19, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Strip
Replies: 12
Views: 3193

Re: Fuel Strip

Did you ever find an answer?
by winkeldc
Thu Jul 23, 2020 6:43 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: New Clutch feels different / sensitive , normal?
Replies: 3
Views: 1634

Re: New Clutch feels different / sensitive , normal?

Nice, glad that worked out. That makes sense. It's amazing how used to degrading performance I get used to on things that wears so slowly. Every time I change a clutch or even tires, I notice how bad I let let the quality of the ride go before addressing it--- and without fail, every time I replace ...
by winkeldc
Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: New Clutch feels different / sensitive , normal?
Replies: 3
Views: 1634

Re: New Clutch feels different / sensitive , normal?

Not really sure, but maybe they messed with the clutch lever adjuster on the handlebar? Is the setting different than when you took the bike in? I noticed riding my brother's r12r that he had his lever set on the shortest setting, so the clutch engagement difference between the shortest on his, and ...
by winkeldc
Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Strip
Replies: 12
Views: 3193

Re: Fuel Strip

On the fuel strip subject. I am preparing for the 4th one on my 2008 R1200R. The first one lasted 6 years, second 4 years, third less than a year. Has anyone else seen this trend? This will jinx me, but (knock on wood) I am still on my first replacement strip on my 08. I think someone placed a bit ...
by winkeldc
Thu Feb 20, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Noise from Michelin Road 5
Replies: 15
Views: 6090

Re: Noise from Michelin Road 5

mogu83 wrote:The Dunlop guy also said they were going to have a sale on them sometime in February.
Thanks for the heads up, I just saw the rebate was posted: https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/o ... aler-2128/
by winkeldc
Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Noise from Michelin Road 5
Replies: 15
Views: 6090

Re: Noise from Michelin Road 5

Oh geez, thanks for the heads up on the discount. I'll look for that!
by winkeldc
Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Noise from Michelin Road 5
Replies: 15
Views: 6090

Re: Noise from Michelin Road 5

I think the Pilot Road 4's are all GT tires (for the heaver bikes). There might be some regular ones left out there but they would be older tires and i don't need them on my bike. I made the mistake of getting a GT tire once, it was a bear to get on the rim as the side walls are a lot stiffer than ...
by winkeldc
Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Noise from Michelin Road 5
Replies: 15
Views: 6090

Re: Noise from Michelin Road 5

Ok I'm kind of done with the Michleins, funny wear pattern even though everything is the same as when I ran PR-III and PR-IV. In the spring I'll need new tires, thinking of Dunlop Roadsmart III. Comments, thoughts or hopefully a review from someone that ran Dunlops. Just remembered this thread. I w...
by winkeldc
Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Directional Signal cancellation.
Replies: 3
Views: 2151

Re: Directional Signal cancellation.

There is a way to reset the length of delay of the self cancellation gs911, maybe it got reset to no delay when the repair was completed or the sensor was damaged?

If I remember correctly, it was under special functions section, if that's what it is even called.
by winkeldc
Fri Jul 19, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Battery Test
Replies: 12
Views: 5642

Re: Battery Test

So if the battery is not bad, do you think your starter is going?
by winkeldc
Sat Jun 29, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Battery Test
Replies: 12
Views: 5642

Re: Battery Test

Did you try disconnecting the leads to the injectors? Curious and too lazy to try that myself to see the outcome. How far you are from a BMW dealer. My local one will always let me drop in and load test the batter with the BMW battery tester and I do put some faith in that one. If pulling the leads ...
by winkeldc
Tue May 14, 2019 3:26 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Front wheel bearing
Replies: 4
Views: 3392

Re: Front wheel bearing

mogu83 wrote:Has anyone used other than the OEM bearing in the front wheel. OEM is around $25 but a 6205 bearing usually goes for less than $10.
Just out of curiosity, what did you end up with?
by winkeldc
Tue May 14, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Engine Running Hot Post Oil Change.
Replies: 3
Views: 2397

Re: Engine Running Hot Post Oil Change.

Did you ever track this down?

Along with the above suggestions, do you have a gs911 or similar device to see what the engine temp actually is?
by winkeldc
Sat May 04, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 - R1200r - K27 - Rear Main Seal or Counter Balance Leak
Replies: 16
Views: 7697

Re: 2011 - R1200r - K27 - Rear Main Seal or Counter Balance Leak

No worries at all! I had about 45,000 on it. I really am hoping I got the seal in correctly, always worries me. I think the next time through I could do it much faster. Read after the fact somewhere that one guy doesn't split the bike completely. He loosesns the top mount and just pivots the rear as...
by winkeldc
Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:19 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 - R1200r - K27 - Rear Main Seal or Counter Balance Leak
Replies: 16
Views: 7697

Re: 2011 - R1200r - K27 - Rear Main Seal or Counter Balance Leak

Well that was a job. I get why the shop just replaces everything in there along the way. Unfortunately, I did not and will likely be redoing this in the near future.
by winkeldc
Sat Mar 02, 2019 3:40 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 - R1200r - K27 - Rear Main Seal or Counter Balance Leak
Replies: 16
Views: 7697

Re: 2011 - R1200r - K27 - Rear Main Seal or Counter Balance Leak

I know this is an old thread, but I just noticed a leak in that same area on my 08 and was wondering how the repair turned out in the long run? Still leak free with replacing those two seals?
by winkeldc
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:20 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Final drive oil amount
Replies: 2
Views: 2635

Re: Final drive oil amount

Thanks! I appreciate it. Makes me feel better that I am not throwing away good oil for no reason.
by winkeldc
Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Head Lamp cracked-Alternatives?
Replies: 8
Views: 5104

Re: Head Lamp cracked-Alternatives?

GTS29640 wrote:Yes, they're around $300 with the tax now. Max BMW has them for $276.

It looks like there was a design change in 2015. When this was no longer a regular production item the price probably went up.
Hmm, that's concerning. I thought the $180 was bad enough. Thanks for the info!