Recent content by Joost R1200CL to R18TC

The set of functions for the K35 appear to be pretty limited with the MotoScan. Not all menu items really light up. But the key ones, the service reset and the tire pressure sensors coding do work. (Which is what I really needed)

Thanks, yes, I can see how those would be useful for a jump start. Still, odd they were placed there. Must be something the dealer back in Boston did when prepping the bike.

Maps are powered by the BMW app. In the Map Settings you can set under 'Map Labels' if you want to use the language set on the phone or the language of the 'current country'. You may want to experiment with that. But note, I would highly recommend to not use the navigation that BMW chose...

Thanks for description Mike. Helped a lot. Went through the process of changing the lower two spark plugs the weekend before last. First, remove the bolt (#9) which will allow the plastic cover to drop down, revealing the sparkplug boot. The plastic cover just slides off from a rubber slot...

Has anyone changed the lower set of plugs, the secondary ones? There appears to a single bolt holding the cover in place. However, once you have that out the cover still does not move. Any ideas or suggestions as to how to gain access?

Look at Ravenol 70W-80. It is in spec, hypoid. BMW gets their own from FUCHS

Got it, No 3 (as in your picture, essentially a cover facing forward) is just held by three clips and will just pull off. Will advise as to results!

I need to change my right hand crash bar due to an unfortunate interaction with a tiny red car. (Which came off the worse for wear) The bar itself is easy to unbolt, however, does anybody know how to remove the legshield without doing damage? There is only one visible bolt at the bottom.

So far the 888s are doing just fine. No weird road noises and predictable handling. (They are working as expected, meaning, I kind of get to forget about them). Air loss when parked is about the same as the Michelins, a decimal point (BAR) a month. Meanwhile, the next long trip is out to...

That grinding noise from the Michelin front tire almost stopped me from buying the TC. Very odd to get that from such a top tire brand and on this premium bike. The dealer did not really have an explanation for it. Indeed, changing brand made the difference.

Very pretty!!

O It is the same wiring, so BMW is just making their own life more difficult. The module did not work (be careful, it blows up, they now provide an extra resistor). Resolved by wiring the rear blinkers to the front.

I was also tempted by the 'White Wall' option.... would have been lovely. But yes, the Michelins have not done particularly well. Perhaps it is the same scenario as with the car tires..... new cars are delivered with lower quality rubber formulations to save costs for the vendors...

You may be right…. But BMW beware (if you read this)…… those stock Michelin tires make this super-premium machine feel and sound like a low grade copy-clone. If indeed you (BMW) are saving money on those delivery tires… they are no doubt costing you a fortune in lost sales. Never had a bike...