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throttle heated grip just went out yesterday on my 04 Blackster. Still under warranty. So sh-it happens

The Aeroflow wings are nice idea but will not work well with hand guards. That is, you'll have rotate your handlebars to gain enough clearance lock to lock. I wasn't willing to rotate my handlebars or remove my handguards (in cold weather) for it was less comfortable. I sent the wings back but Aerof...

Yes, there are aftermarket oil plugs. I had a similar experience, but with the more massive oil blow through, splattering all along to the back wheel. The first step is to ensure the oil ring, oil plug and engine seat is good n' dry before reinserting anything. If that doesn't help, it may be the se...

Of course BMW NA seems snotty, there owned by Germans. German culture doesn't value warm fuzzy feelings. They tend to believe if the product works, the economics will follow. An 'It's my way or the highway' mentality. A rigid way of business, to be sure. In my dealings with german suppliers, they do...

Here's my short story of similar events. After my 6000mi service, the oil fill plug would leak (splatter onto my boot, pants and bike). I've read about this being a not uncommon phenomenon, so I tried in earnest to thoroughly clean/dry the o-ring seal many times, with no success. I finally go back t...

You should get some kick-back from Pirates Lair for your work. I'm going there now to purchase my upgrade.

Depending on your needs and desires, I recommend the Givi rear mount as seen in the recent post by xaque "BRAKE! light install". The Givi mounts nicely to the BMW luggage rails, is fairly large on it's own and fits many Givi rear luggage cases that match well with the BMW side luggage. The...

The Moto plug won't likely do much good if the inner seal is causing your leak. Go to your dealer for a 5 min fix. I learned this the hard way after 1000mi of leaking oil all over my boots and bike, buying the Moto plug (very nice as it is) and drying/redrying the plug o-ring numerous times with no ...

Mr. Renegade is definitely the outcast he feels he is. As a relatively new motorcycle enthusiast (14 months), and frequent reader of this fine forum, I never found the rampant elitism renegade complained of. I've found this place most accomodating, helpful, friendly and courteous. Yes, there are the...

Reliability BMW vs Japan is a wash but durability still isn't. I don't doubt that the FJR would provide a couple years (10-20k) of trouble free riding, but after that I've got doubts. And there is where the value of BMW pulls ahead. IMHO. Maybe the jap bikes do last longer these days, but I'm not aw...

My handle, Variance (aka Jay), as some of you may know, is a descriptive statistical term. Just my way of saying I'm unique just like you!

After a year of reading, learning and enjoying everything this community has to offer, I'm finally signing up. After hearing my whining for a year, my wife finally broke down and I bought a new 04 Blackster in July 04. My very first bike. I'd ridden a little before but never had a license. Buying my...