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I've had one warning for pressures being out of spec, after tyres being replaced by a BMW dealership, sorted by inflating to correct pressures. Also one after a rear puncture, a piece of copper tube through the rear tyre.

I live in Havant, Hampshire.

When my TC was recovered after a rear puncture I removed the side panels to give access to the frame

A quick check on the internet produced this bit of info. It also confirms what I was told when I started doing my own servicing. Most Oil Experts Say It's Better To Drain The Oil When It's Hot Instead Of When It's Cold, For Several Reasons: Oil viscosity is thinner when it's hot, so it...

Just a word of caution. If the screw did not penetrate the tyre at 90 degrees, it may have damage the sidewall of the tyre on the inside. I had this happen on a 500 shadow with a nail in the centre of the tread, it had worn part way through the sidewall of the tyre & meant the tyre was scrap.

My one cost £18-00 from Bahnstormers at Farringdon

When they make one that does what I need I might look into it. Until then my R18 TC & Kwak VN1600 outfit are here to stay. ( & the BMW CE04 doesn't come anywhere near what i need )

I use an ABUS 8077 disc lock, which lives on the bike, & at home I pass a 12mm chain through the front wheel & engine bars, this is then linked to a similar chain which is concreted into the floor. It may not stop the determined thief, but the are going to have to work to get it. Plus...

I doubt if the bags will cause a problem, I have a Kawasaki VN 1600 classic tour with a Watsonian Monaco chair fitted. It has the side bags & crash bars on it, & I can still access the bag between the chair & bike.

I use a small mirror on a telescopic rod, the mirror has 2 led's so I can use it in poor light as well.

I have looked at the solutions & suggestions in the forum, but my engineering skills & tools are rather limited.

I have been in contact with On Bike UK ltd who make the big blue bike lift. They have asked me to supply photo's of the underside of my R18, as they haven't been able to have a look at on in the flesh yet. I am asking 2 things 1 is that anyone with one of their bike lifts contact them about...

I use a mirror with a telescopic handle, it also has 2 led's in the mirror surround for use in poor light.

According to the handbook you take the padded back rests off, they unbolt from inside the top case, you should then be able to get at the seat bolt.

Current, R18 TC. Past, 3 x R1100RT of different ages. The following all fitted to sidecars, K100RS with Watsonian Monaco, R100RS with Watsonian Oxford, R75/6 originally fitted with a homemade copy of a Gemini sidecar, & later fitted to a Watsonian Oxford Other bikes, Current, Kawasakin...

Product description below, it's long enough to see the oil level window when sat on the bike. 2 LED Telescopic Inspection Mirror Inspection mirror size 42 x 65mm, which can be positioned to any angle. Cushion grip telescopic shaft extends from 290 to 870mm. Two LED's are operated by a simple...

On ebay £5-99 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233872035205

I picked up a small telescopic mirror with 2 LED lights to check the oil with. I can check the oil level while I'm sat on the bike without leaning down to try to get a photo on my phone.

RIP HM Queen Elizabeth the Second

Full range range of movement lock to lock, & full travel on forks, no binding anywhere. I had the the sidecar fitted by Watsonian as I wanted the job done properly. The damper was fitted by them at the same time. I doubt they would fit something that would cause problems, even in the UK that...