Recent content by Noelpolar

Just bought a exhaust flapper flapper module that has a 3 way switch to operate the exhaust flap from the handle bars... open/closed/normal...... https://mototrack.com.au/exhaust-servo-eliminator-switchable-bmw-ese-sw-bm1.html These seem new to the market,,,,, maybe nice for comimg and going...

Fwiw.... you can now buy a exhaust flapper flapper module that has a 3 way switch to operate the exhaust flap from the handle bars... open/closed/normal...... https://mototrack.com.au/exhaust-servo-eliminator-switchable-bmw-ese-sw-bm1.html

When replacing the rear brake pads.... does one go and do several hard "rear brake only" stops to bake/cure the new pads?

Simple rear preload...... way too complex for the average youtuber though.....

With the two models you are interested in.... the major issues most come up against is the suspension (harsh) and seat comfort/position. Both these things can be sorted if needed, if one has the will/$. In some markets (I'm Australian based) the early models did not come with cruise...

I have them... no scraping issues (best photo I have showing peg/bar height) ..... I run a +20mm wilbers rear shock and rarely scrape pegs these days.... only occasionally when doing a tight U turn where you "put the bike down" leaving your body more upright..... normally I lean in leaving...

I "trust" the tax office to find me..... that's about it.... oh, and I'll leave my armour in my jacket (Fortnine reference)

Mmm.... I wouldn't stand near any open windows from, say the 2nd floor or higher, just in case you forget to use the stairs.... and stay off any roofs.

Welcome to the forum. Keep in mind this forum can be quite USA focussed.... the riding conditions/practises can be quite different in different places and most of us are living our own personal experience which can be miss leading to others. I'd also consider taking 2 test rides. After the...

Maybe when I'm 85.... and almost given up. (Real men ride 18's)

When stuck with something like this.... my "craft" brain goes to a piece of thick waxed leather in the appropiate color. Leather takes glue, velcro, punched holes etc.

Euro emissions and/or noise approvals..... or to put it another way.... the cheapest way to meet regulatory requirements.

You'll be amazed how much stronger you are when you stuff up in front of people..... especially attractive women. Knowing my luck I'll probally drop mine in front of a crowd of uglies... fingers crossed they'll strong ones.

I must live a boring life.... almost 12 months in and I can't recall ever using the horn. However, I recenty ran over a snake.... felt a bit bad about that.... but it was a pretty scary snake.

My annual service was 2 months out and my bike had clocked over 5,000km.... I change the oil anyhow.... and will probally just push the annual service an extra month or two out... so a 14 month annual service. I did not bother with the filter though...