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in reply to: Pre-pay at fuel pumps #9359
Bloody foreigners!
Exactly, where do they all come from and what do they want? 😀
in reply to: Pre-pay at fuel pumps #9357I said give me $20 and I won't be back again, about five minutes ago. The idjits didn't even have a sign out. Just some guy talking on the intercom in a language he thought was English. Turn out they change to prepay at ten. It was just before ten. He said it's a shift change and they still have to put the sign out. Peanuts and monkeys.
I have a tendency to panic about these things. While I am commuting I don't have the opportunity to ride like an idiot, so no pinging.I'll make sure I'll have a fresh tank for the ride to Whangarei, just to compare results. I am sorry to hear about your knees, I hope you'll get that fixed to your satisfaction. I suppose the warranty has run out by now.What was wrong with your swing arm, or rather what were the symptoms that caused you to become suspicious? No, I am not looking for another problem to worry about.Cheers,Alex
I have heard different theories on the cause of the noise. Some say it can be cured with an updated left side cam tensioner, while other reckon it can be a vibrating throttle body. I am pretty sure it's pinging, because I was testing out all sorts of situations. when forcing it the temperature gage went up one bar and the engine bogged down briefly. I know that's not good. I am not sure what's changed, because it is more severe than it used to be. Could it be a change of additives to the fuel? Are they already adding bio-fuel components to the mix?I like to accelerate hard out of corners. The bike has loads of torque and I am not lugging it. The knock sensor was introduced with the 1200GS, I suppose they've must have raised compression to squeeze out a bit more top end.Maybe it's just general wear and tear, the bike has 81000 kms on the clock and it could just be that some vital components no longer cooperate like they used to. However, like I've mentioned before, they bike runs really well and has plenty of power (well, has all the power it came with).If I can't find the cause I'll have to retire it from sportsbike duty and use it for touring and general sightseeing duty :-).Bing offers rebuilt kits for the throttle bodies, but I'll only go down that track if it's related to the pinging.
Yes, I am concerned about it. Maybe this load of fuel was a particularly bad lot of 95. It happens when I aggressively open the throttle, even at higher revs. I shouldn't do it, but it's a bit like picking on a scab. I will take it easy until the next petrol stop and I will avoid 95 like the plague. I suppose you never know what's in those tanks, for all I know the tanker put the wrong fuel in. I don't know how to check the ignition timing, maybe I'll have to take it in to Experience. Thanks for all the feedback. Oh, I suppose some injection cleaner won't hurt.
The bike has never seen any 91. I only use 95 if I can't get 98. I get pinging from first right through to fifth gear, this is rather annoying. The bike has new plugs and filter, the valves have been adjusted and the throttle bodies have been synced. It is running very well apart form the pinging issue. With a near empty tank the front wheel will come up on acceleration, and that's the best it's ever done. The only issues I can think of is the end-float of the rocker assembly, though it's still within spec and the fact that the right trottlebody shaft has a little bit of movement. The bike idles well, runs smoothly with only the slightest hint of a surge, more imagined than actual.Can I check for carbon deposits through the spark plug hole? Is there a method to get rid of it without pulling the head? I like to use all the numbers on the tachometer, that aren't red, but most of the time I'll sit on 3-4000 rpm when cruising.
Looking forward to the report, I am glad you guys had fine weather.
in reply to: Returning after 20yr lay-off…. #9331Welcome to the forum, John. I could imagine that a 2nd hand tool kit would be hard to find. It's probably cheaper just to assemble your own tools for a tool kit. The new bikes don't even seem to have one. Try BMW for a handbook. Alternatively, you may be able to get someone to photocopy you theirs. A Haynes manual is probably more useful anyway.
in reply to: Suspension Setup #9025The standard suspension is set up for a 75kg rider. How many k's on your bike? Keep in mind that the original shocks are ok until about 40000km. They gradually get worse and can't soak up the small bumps any more, resulting in a jarring ride. This will affect the cornering on bad roads. Setting up a suspension involves a bit of measuring and a bit of trial an error. I have never bothered myself, because I am pretty close to standard weight. I adjust the preload while riding to suit the extra weight with luggage. I just reach down and turn the knob until it feels right. I suspect you won't get the result you want without new shocks.
You certainly have the right attitude Hentie, make sure you take a camera. Have you also considered the Capital Coast Adventure ride in Wellington on Anzac weekend?Alex
in reply to: Metzeler Elephant Run #9313I hadn't realized there were still doing it, thought it was a one of, after that performance.
Am I missing something or my eyesight must be getting real bad cos they both look the same to me only that the second one works !!!!!!!!!
The text has been edited, but the URL has not. It points to a non-existent cost 2 coast, not coast 2 coast. Let your cursor hover over the link, and it should show you what the URL contains.
Thanks, I missed that. Still have a lot to learn. Also thanks to Neko for pointing out the security issue.
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